Lead Business Analyst

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Lead Business Analyst

Reading

6-Month Contract

Paying up to £108p/h (Inside IR35)


Please note – Due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a High level of UK security clearance


Overview

Step into a role where your expertise doesn’t just guide a project — it builds a brand‑new organisation. We’re partnering with a cutting‑edge start‑up in the Aerospace & Defence sector, driving a major digital transformation that will define how this organisation operates for years to come.


Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead a new Business Analysis team, setting standards and best practice.
  • Define and manage requirements across multiple digital workstreams.
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders (including CxOs) to shape product vision and priorities.
  • Oversee supplier outputs and ensure alignment with business and architectural needs.
  • Support delivery across ERP (SAP S/4HANA), HR systems and Microsoft tools.
  • Drive Agile requirements processes, ensuring high‑quality user stories and acceptance criteria.


Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven leadership of BA teams on digital transformation programmes.
  • Hold Active SC Clearance and strong Aerospace/Defence experience.
  • Experience setting up a BA function from scratch.
  • Strong Agile background and familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a start‑up or evolving organisation.

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Lead Business Analyst

Reading

6-Month Contract

Paying up to £108p/h (Inside IR35)

Please note – Due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold a High level of UK security clearance

Overview

Step into a role where your expertise doesn’t just guide a project — it builds a brand‑new organisation. We’re partnering with a cutting‑edge start‑up in the Aerospace & Defence sector, driving a major digital transformation that will define how this organisation operates for years to come.

Key Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead a new Business Analysis team, setting standards and best practice.
  • Define and manage requirements across multiple digital workstreams.
  • Work closely with senior stakeholders (including CxOs) to shape product vision and priorities.
  • Oversee supplier outputs and ensure alignment with business and architectural needs.
  • Support delivery across ERP (SAP S/4HANA), HR systems and Microsoft tools.
  • Drive Agile requirements processes, ensuring high‑quality user stories and acceptance criteria.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Proven leadership of BA teams on digital transformation programmes.
  • Hold Active SC Clearance and strong Aerospace/Defence experience.
  • Experience setting up a BA function from scratch.
  • Strong Agile background and familiarity with tools like Azure DevOps.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a start‑up or evolving organisation.

Posted: May 1st, 2026