Business Analyst

Business Analyst – National Company (Hybrid – Birmingham)
Salary: Up to £45,000 + benefits

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About the Role

Stratospherec is recruiting a Business Analyst for a leading Family‑Centred Services organisation in Birmingham. You’ll join a dynamic Programme & Project Management team that drives digital transformation, improves services for families and young people, and delivers real social impact.

The role is hybrid – 2‑3 days a week in the client’s centrally‑located Birmingham office (excellent rail and transport links).

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What You’ll Do

• Elicit & Analyse Requirements – run workshops, interviews and prototyping sessions across the full project lifecycle.
• Document Solutions – produce functional & non‑functional specs, user stories, epics, acceptance criteria and other artefacts.
• Support Delivery – work hand‑in‑hand with Agile/Scrum teams, PMs and developers; maintain product backlogs and help manage scope changes.
• Testing & Readiness – assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), business readiness activities and post‑go‑live support.
• Process Improvement – map, model and optimise business processes (Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io, BPMN).
• Compliance – ensure all work meets regulatory conduct rules and internal governance standards.
• Stakeholder Management – build strong relationships, influence decisions and keep all parties informed.

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Who You Are

Requirement	Details
Experience	3‑5+ years as a Business Analyst (commercial environment).
Education	Degree‑level or equivalent; strong maths & English skills.
Methodologies	Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery experience.
Tools	O365 (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook); process‑mapping tools (Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io); familiar with BPMN.
Documentation	Proven ability to write clear functional specs, user stories, and test artefacts.
Stakeholder Skills	Excellent communication, influencing and relationship‑building abilities.
Qualifications	BA/BSc in a relevant field; industry‑recognised BA certifications (e.g., IIBA ECBA/CCBA, BCS) are a plus.
Personal Traits	Self‑starter, collaborative, thrives in fast‑paced project environments.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to £45k plus a comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working – flexibility to work from home and the office.
• Professional development – training, certifications and clear career progression.
• Supportive culture – a forward‑thinking digital team that values innovation, efficiency and social impact.
• Convenient location – central Birmingham, close to rail and major transport links.

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How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a tangible difference for families while advancing your BA career, send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining:

1. Your most relevant Business Analyst experience.
2. A recent example of a successful requirement‑gathering workshop or user‑story creation.
3. Why you’re excited about this hybrid Birmingham role.

Apply now and join a purpose‑driven organisation where your analytical expertise drives real change.

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Stratospherec is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.