Principal Business Analyst
<p><b>Salary: £78,237 - 78,237 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience working as a Principal or Lead Business Analyst with responsibility for a substantial BA practice/domain area, leading a team of circa 10+ people.</li><li>Significant BA experience of shaping and leading large complex projects/programmes covering IT/Tech, Process and Business Change initiatives from concept to operational acceptance.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering high-quality business solutions across Agile and Waterfall environments, balancing time, cost, and quality.</li><li>Strong analytical background with experience developing robust business cases, including fit-gap analysis and cost-benefit assessments.</li><li>Proficient in the use of software delivery, collaboration, and business process management tools e.g., Lucid Chart, Azure Dev Ops (ADO), MS Teams, and Asana.</li><li>Ability to lead, develop, engage, and influence stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.</li><li>Strong knowledge and practical use of Microsoft 365 tools.</li><li>Experience of Cloud Adoption projects and programmes is desirable.</li><li>Professional qualification i.e. BCS Diploma in Business Analysis is essential.</li><li>Process re-engineering/improvement or EA accreditations such as Lean Six Sigma or TOGAF are desirable.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Lead and develop the Business Analysis practice, ensuring consistent, high-quality standards and championing best-practice methodologies.</li><li>Collaborate with Operational Leads, Architecture, and Product Owners to analyse business functions and shape capability models that inform the Digital, Data & Technology Strategy and roadmap.</li><li>Oversee pre-project scoping activities, including feasibility studies and the creation of business cases to support informed decision-making.</li><li>Establish and maintain a robust configuration management framework for Business Analysis artefacts across the change portfolio.</li><li>Create and maintain enterprise-level process architecture, ensuring alignment with ongoing project and continuous improvement activities.</li><li>Provide leadership, direction, and quality oversight to Business Analysts, ensuring adherence to BA methodology and consistent delivery across all projects.</li><li>Promote the use of technology and collaborative tools to manage requirements and process change throughout the software delivery lifecycle.</li><li>Maintain strong awareness of leading business practices and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for improved business efficiency.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Azure</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Support</li><li>Microsoft 365</li><li>MS Teams</li><li>TOGAF</li><li>Office 365</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are The Guinness Partnership, one of the largest affordable housing providers in the country, owning and managing nearly 70,000 homes for around 160,000 residents. With over 2500 employees across the UK, we are proud to be an accredited Gold Investors in People. In this role, we offer a competitive salary of approximately £78,237 (depending on experience) along with a benefits package that includes private healthcare membership, contributory pension, flexible working options, 25 days of holiday (plus an option to purchase up to 5 additional days), and a hybrid working model of 2 to 3 days a week in our Oldham office.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Experience working as a Principal or Lead Business Analyst with responsibility for a substantial BA practice/domain area, leading a team of circa 10+ people.</li><li>Significant BA experience of shaping and leading large complex projects/programmes covering IT/Tech, Process and Business Change initiatives from concept to operational acceptance.</li><li>Proven track record of delivering high-quality business solutions across Agile and Waterfall environments, balancing time, cost, and quality.</li><li>Strong analytical background with experience developing robust business cases, including fit-gap analysis and cost-benefit assessments.</li><li>Proficient in the use of software delivery, collaboration, and business process management tools e.g., Lucid Chart, Azure Dev Ops (ADO), MS Teams, and Asana.</li><li>Ability to lead, develop, engage, and influence stakeholders at all levels across the organisation.</li><li>Strong knowledge and practical use of Microsoft 365 tools.</li><li>Experience of Cloud Adoption projects and programmes is desirable.</li><li>Professional qualification i.e. BCS Diploma in Business Analysis is essential.</li><li>Process re-engineering/improvement or EA accreditations such as Lean Six Sigma or TOGAF are desirable.</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Lead and develop the Business Analysis practice, ensuring consistent, high-quality standards and championing best-practice methodologies.</li><li>Collaborate with Operational Leads, Architecture, and Product Owners to analyse business functions and shape capability models that inform the Digital, Data & Technology Strategy and roadmap.</li><li>Oversee pre-project scoping activities, including feasibility studies and the creation of business cases to support informed decision-making.</li><li>Establish and maintain a robust configuration management framework for Business Analysis artefacts across the change portfolio.</li><li>Create and maintain enterprise-level process architecture, ensuring alignment with ongoing project and continuous improvement activities.</li><li>Provide leadership, direction, and quality oversight to Business Analysts, ensuring adherence to BA methodology and consistent delivery across all projects.</li><li>Promote the use of technology and collaborative tools to manage requirements and process change throughout the software delivery lifecycle.</li><li>Maintain strong awareness of leading business practices and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for improved business efficiency.</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Azure</li><li>Cloud</li><li>Support</li><li>Microsoft 365</li><li>MS Teams</li><li>TOGAF</li><li>Office 365</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are The Guinness Partnership, one of the largest affordable housing providers in the country, owning and managing nearly 70,000 homes for around 160,000 residents. With over 2500 employees across the UK, we are proud to be an accredited Gold Investors in People. In this role, we offer a competitive salary of approximately £78,237 (depending on experience) along with a benefits package that includes private healthcare membership, contributory pension, flexible working options, 25 days of holiday (plus an option to purchase up to 5 additional days), and a hybrid working model of 2 to 3 days a week in our Oldham office.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>