Junior Business Analyst (IT)

Job title: Junior Business Analyst Contract: 12 Months Location: London (Hybrid) Sector: Public Sector Overview We are seeking a motivated and proactive Junior Business Analyst to join a large-scale transformation programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their business analysis career while contributing to projects that deliver meaningful improvements to public services. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support the gathering, analysis, and documentation of business requirements, helping to ensure that solutions meet both operational and user needs. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organisation and contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis practices. Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business requirements.
• Work independently on agreed tasks and deliverables, managing priorities effectively.
• Assist in identifying business problems and opportunities for process improvement.
• Contribute to workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Produce high-quality business analysis documentation, including process maps, requirements, user stories, and business cases.
• Support the delivery of products and services using a range of delivery methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall approaches.
• Adapt your working practices and deliverables to align with the delivery methodology used by the team.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, including project managers, delivery managers, developers, testers, and subject matter experts.
• Share knowledge, lessons learned, and emerging best practices with colleagues.
• Contribute to the development of the wider business analysis community through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mentoring where appropriate.
• Ensure that all analysis activities focus on delivering value for stakeholders, service users, and the wider organisation.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting business analysis activities within a project, programme, or change environment.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to gather, analyse, and document business requirements.
• Understanding of business analysis techniques, tools, and methodologies.
• Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery environments.
• Strong problem-solving, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within Public Sector.
• Understanding of healthcare systems, clinical workflows, or digital transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of process mapping and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Exposure to user-centred design and service improvement initiatives.

Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will be a collaborative and detail-oriented Business Analyst with a passion for driving positive change within healthcare services. You will be comfortable working with a variety of stakeholders, adapting to different delivery methodologies, and supporting projects that deliver tangible benefits to both patients and healthcare professionals. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.