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Collaborative, entrepreneurial and problem-solving by nature, we build high-performing teams that drive sustainable digital transformation.\nWhy Work with Us: 3 Ways We're Different\nWe're not just a consultancy; we're a community, with a strong culture of learning, knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.\n\nOur consultants are highly experienced, typically bringing 10+ years of expertise in solving complex problems.\n\nWe build handpicked, high-performing teams with strong empathy, trust and a user-first mindset.\n\nThe Role\nWe're looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join an agile delivery team building digital services for UK government clients.\nYou'll act as the link between stakeholders and technical teams, making sure business needs are understood, clarified and turned into clear requirements.\nKey Responsibilities\nWork with stakeholders to understand and clarify what needs to be done, and tie it to business priorities.\n\nGather, analyse and document requirements as user stories, acceptance criteria, use cases and process flows.\n\nAnalyse current (\"as-is\") processes and systems, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and design the future (\"to-be\") state.\n\nRun workshops, interviews and discovery sessions with business and technical stakeholders.\n\nWork with the Product Owner to prioritise and refine the backlog.\n\nSupport testing and user acceptance, and check that what is delivered meets the need.\n\nTurn findings into clear documentation that supports decisions, delivery and governance.\n\nKeep requirements in line with data protection, governance and security standards, such as GDPR.\n\nWhat We're Looking For\nEssential:\nBPSS clearance (or the ability to obtain it).\n\nProven experience as a Business Analyst in an agile environment, writing user stories and acceptance criteria.\n\nExperience documenting as-is and to-be processes and data flows.\n\nStrong analytical and investigative skills.\n\nStrong stakeholder management and workshop facilitation skills.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex findings clearly.\n\nExperience with Jira and Confluence or similar tools.\n\nDesirable:\nExperience in UK government or public sector digital delivery, and knowledge of the GDS Service Standard.\n\nExperience on data-related projects, working with data engineering and analytics teams.\n\nProcess modelling skills (for example, BPMN).\n\nBusiness analysis certification (for example, BCS or IIBA).\n\nWhy Join Scrumconnect Ltd?\nAs part of our team, you will benefit from:\nExposure to major public sector digital transformation programmes.\n\nA collaborative and inclusive working culture, with a strong focus on learning and knowledge-sharing.\n\nOpportunities for learning, development and certification.\n\nWork-life balance and flexible working.\n\nApplication Process\nSubmit your CV to .\n\nIf shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview.\n\nDiversity and Inclusion\nAt Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. 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