Details:
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: East Midlands
- Date: 23 hours ago
Description:
Your new company
East Midlands | Large Complex Local Authority
Your new role
Business Analyst (Children's Services Transformation)East Midlands | Large Complex Local Authority | Interim Contract
Inside IR35
A large and complex Local Authority in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to support the implementation of a new operating model across its Children's Services directorate.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a major transformation programme, helping to review, redesign and improve operational processes that support frontline services. The focus is on business change and service improvement, rather than IT systems implementation.
The RoleWorking closely with service managers, operational teams and senior stakeholders, you will map current processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and help design future-state operating models that enhance efficiency, consistency and service delivery.
Areas of focus are likely to include referral pathways, operational procedures, case management processes and business support functions across Children's Services.
Key Responsibilities
Lead business analysis activities to support service transformation initiatives
Map and document end-to-end operational processes and workflows
Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions
Conduct gap analysis to identify inefficiencies, duplication and improvement opportunities
Develop future-state process maps and operating procedures
Provide recommendations that support service improvement and organisational objectives
Support implementation of new ways of working across service areas
Produce high-quality documentation and reporting for programme stakeholders
Understanding of frontline service delivery environments
What you'll need to succeed
About You
You will be an experienced Business Analyst with a strong track record of process mapping, service redesign and operational improvement within large organisations.
You will possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across a range of teams and services.
Essential Experience
Proven Business Analysis experience
Strong process mapping and process improvement capability
Experience facilitating stakeholder workshops and requirements gathering sessions
Service redesign and operational change experience
Ability to analyse complex processes and translate findings into practical recommendations
Knowledge of methodologies such as Lean, Service Design, Agile or Continuous Improvement frameworksDesirable Experience
Children's Services, Social Care or SEND experience
Local Government or wider Public Sector background
Experience supporting transformation programmes and operating model reviews
What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
Contract Details
Immediate start available
Initial 2-3-month contract
Potential for extension
Hybrid working arrangement
Competitive daily rate
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