Average Business Analyst salary in Leeds

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Business Analyst Leeds (Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week)Client: Leading Global IT & Consulting OrganisationWe are hiring an experienced Business Analyst to support a large-scale change and transformation programme for a leading global IT, consulting, and business process services organisation. This role involves working across multiple initiatives to deliver high-quality business and IT requirements for bespoke, third-party, and cloud-based solutions.Role ResponsibilitiesLead Business Analysis activities across multiple change initiativesTranslate business needs into detailed requirements including UI designs, data models, interface specifications, and business process changesApply the full requirements engineering lifecycle: elicitation, analysis, validation, documentation, and traceabilityConduct stakeholder interviews, workshops, and requirement-gathering sessionsDevelop AS-IS and TO-BE process models, perform gap analysis, and support transition planningManage stakeholder communication across all organisational levelsCoordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and related testing activitiesEnsure solutions delivered meet agreed business and user requirementsEssential Skills & ExperienceStrong experience as a Business Analyst on change or transformation programmesExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsProven stakeholder management experience across technical and business teamsAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environmentHighly organised, proactive, and delivery-focusedDesirable SkillsExperience within utilities, water, or wastewater sectorsBusiness Analysis certification (e.g. BCS BA, Lean Six Sigma)Agile certification, ideally SAFeMandatory SkillBusiness AnalysisInterested?Share your CV for immediate consideration.

Business Analyst | Defence Consultancy Client | 5 Month Contract (Inside IR35) | Up to £650 per day | Hybrid - 2 Days Per Week in London | SC Clearance Required MERITUS are excited to be working with a large scale technical consultancy looking for an experienced Business Analyst Contractor to join on a contract basis working with a UK Government Client. It is essential that candidates hold an active SC Clearance & have previous experience working as a Business Analyst within Government / Financial Services. The role is Hybrid with 2 days per week on client site in London. Main Responsibilities: Elicit, analyse, and document business, functional, and regulatory requirements for critical financial services initiatives.Lead stakeholder workshops across policy, operations, and technology teams to define target-state processes and business outcomes.Produce high-quality artefacts including process maps, user stories, acceptance criteria, and traceability matrices.Support solution validation, UAT, and implementation planning while ensuring alignment to compliance, risk, and governance frameworks. Required Skills: Strong requirements engineering skills, including user stories, acceptance criteria, process modelling, and data analysis.Experience working within highly regulated financial environments, with knowledge of risk, compliance, and governance frameworks.Excellent stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills across technology, operations, and policy functions.Proficient in BA tooling such as JIRA, Confluence, BPMN/UML, SQL, and MS Office, with the ability to translate complex problems into clear, structured artefacts. Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Business Analyst role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS.