Lead Business Analyst

Ktpws; Haddington; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to manage stakeholder engagement and oversee the replacement and upgrade of various information systems. The ideal candidate must have a degree-level qualification and experience in business process review and change management. The role offers a hybrid working option and requires excellent consultative skills to ensure successful project outcomes. Competitive salary and flexible working hours available.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work options

Comprehensive training programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing stakeholder engagement and change processes.
• Ability to conduct business process reviews and consult across departments.
• Demonstrated capability in embedding changes and realizing benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder engagement and ensure project focus on business needs.
• Conduct business process reviews consultatively with colleagues.
• Document handover to ensure effective transition to business as usual.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Business process review

Change management

Consultative analysis

Education

Degree level qualification

Job description

# Lead Business AnalystRef no:: EAL12231Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 22/02/2026Location:: Council HQ, John Muir House, Brewery Park, Haddington, EH41 3HASalary:: £46,006 - £51,371 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per weekWork From Home:: Hybrid## Vacancy InformationHourly rate of pay: £25.21 - £28.15Temporary for 18 months. Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00 Days of working are negotiable, starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable. To start asap.***Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.*****Home / Hybrid Working Consideration** Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found . Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.**Please Note:** All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.## Job DetailsEast Lothian Council has a pipeline of information systems to be replaced or upgraded spanning several years. Many of the current systems are embedded in multiple processes across several service areas and their replacement will be a significant change for the organisation. It is intended that any new system will be implemented alongside service and process improvements in order to enable the Council to provide a more efficient and effective service to residents while supporting the Council’s aim of rationalising existing systems to reduce cost, risk and complexity.The purpose of this role is to:• Manage stakeholder engagement and change processes, ensuring appropriate levels of consultation and engagement are undertaken, any barriers are identified and removed/reduced, and changes will be embedded.• Ensure that the focus of the project remains on the resolution of the business challenge/need delivered through enhancement and changes to key enablers including business processes, systems, data, and staff training.• Undertake business process reviews in a consultative manner with colleagues across the business, and process reviews, process analysis and re-design is undertaken to a high level and in a consultative manner.• Focus on the activity that is required to embed the change and realise the benefits, working with colleagues to ensure these are delivered in line with the project plan.• Ensure handover to business as usual is clearly documented and appropriate training, communication and engagement takes place to ensure outcomes are achieved.• Ensure standards are maintained by working to agreed processes and procedures within the Transformation Programme.• Maintain awareness of sector wide initiatives / best practice in Business Analysis.**Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.**The ‘– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.## Job Requirements**Relevant Qualifications** Degree level qualification or equivalent and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.**Driving Licence** A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.**Level 1 Disclosure Clearance** This role requires **Level 1 Disclosure Clearance** to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be **required prior to commencement**.**Please note:** If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the website.## Additional InformationFor additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link .If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on [e-mail]**Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.**## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement