IT Business Analyst
Lanes Group · Leeds, England, United Kingdom · £40K–£45K/yr
Utilities · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The role involves engaging with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements and analyzing processes to identify efficiency gaps. The analyst will design future-state solutions and collaborate with IT teams to implement technology-enabled changes.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have proven experience as a Business Analyst with strong skills in process mapping and stakeholder management. A professional qualification in Business Analysis or Project Management is desirable.
Benefits
Full description
IT Business Analyst
As the UK's largest independent drainage and wastewater specialist, Lanes Group is committed to improving today for a better tomorrow. As we continue to grow and transform our business, we're looking for a talented Business Analyst to join our expanding IT team.
About the role
Location: Leeds / Manchester region, hybrid arrangement with travel required
Department: IT
Reporting to: Head of Enterprise Change
This is an exciting opportunity for an analytical and solutions-focused professional who enjoys working with stakeholders across a business, improving processes, and delivering technology-enabled change. You'll play a key role in identifying business needs, analysing requirements, and helping deliver innovative solutions that drive efficiency and support our strategic goals.
Key responsibilities include:
- Engaging with stakeholders to gather, analyse and document business requirements.
- Analysing data and business processes to identify trends, gaps and opportunities.
- Creating and maintaining business process maps and future-state solutions.
- Working with IT teams to design and implement systems and process improvements.
- Supporting business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Producing clear recommendations and communicating project updates to stakeholders.
- Collaborating with reporting and MI teams to develop meaningful business insights.
- Supporting testing, validation and successful implementation of new systems and processes.
- Delivering user training, workshops and supporting documentation.
- Keeping up to date with emerging technologies and best practice to help drive innovation across the business.
What we need from you:
Essential
- Proven experience as a Business Analyst.
- Strong understanding of business processes and IT systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience in process mapping and business modelling.
- The ability to translate complex technical concepts into simple, practical solutions.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Desirable
- Business Analysis or Project Management qualification.
- Experience supporting transformation, change, or systems implementation projects.
What you’ll get in return:
- 24 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Life assurance
- Auto enrollment pension scheme
- Free on site parking
- Career development opportunities within a growing national business
Apply today and help us improve today for a better tomorrow.
