Senior Consultant Business Analyst

Herd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Senior Consultant to drive business analysis and foster client relationships. This hybrid role emphasizes impactful results and encourages continuous learning. Candidates should possess experience in business analysis and be adaptable to various industries. A supportive team environment with numerous benefits is offered, including a personal development fund.

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays

One day off to celebrate your birthday

£1,000 annual personal development fund

Employee perks programme

Dog-friendly office

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business analysis and delivering results.
• Experience engaging with clients at various project stages.
• Desirable experience in Central Government or Local Authorities.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all aspects of business analysis delivery.
• Lead engagements with customers independently.
• Contribute to promotional materials showcasing capabilities.

Skills

Business analysis

Relationship building

Analytical and problem-solving

Communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Who is this great for?

Our Senior Consultants are experienced practitioners with hard‑won expertise who can apply their know‑how to provide tailored, pragmatic, high‑impact analysis inspired by best practice. You’ll be a people person motivated by building long‑lasting relationships and improving outcomes for our clients and their teams and customers.

As a Senior Consultant You’ll Be

• A passionate business analysis practitioner with significant experience beyond process modelling and requirements engineering, who then gets results in a pragmatic, impactful way.
• Experienced in business analysis across small improvement initiatives, user‑centred product‑led delivery, and large‑scale transformation throughout an organisation.
• A relationship builder who fosters long‑term client relationships, helping to position Herd’s brand as a trusted partner while embracing non‑consultancy vibes.
• A team player who shares knowledge and expertise, enhancing the overall client experience.
• A self‑motivated lifelong learner, continuously improving knowledge, toolkit, and craft.
• A commercially aware individual who supports proposals that are viable for Herd and deliver value for money for clients.
• An all‑rounder willing to tackle challenges, adapt to any industry or sector, and stay motivated to drive successful outcomes.
• A people‑focused team member who creates a positive, inclusive working environment for all Herd staff and clients.
• A compelling storyteller who influences stakeholders on the best way forward.
• A flexible practitioner who adjusts approach and delivery to suit each customer and situation.

Key Elements of the Role

• Accountable for all aspects of business analysis delivery within a project, product, or programme; escalating issues, proposing solutions, and ensuring outcomes.
• Primarily a billable consulting role, working independently or as part of blended client teams.
• Lead engagements with customers at all stages, working independently to make decisions and gain consensus.
• Engage early on (e.g., discovery stage) or later in the delivery lifecycle as required.
• Encouraged to engage in professional communities and share experiences internally and externally through blogs, podcasts, and speaking.
• Contribute to case studies, articles, and promotional materials to showcase capabilities.
• Support sales activities, including bids, tenders, pre‑sales work, and Statements of Work.
• Future responsibility may include line‑managing mid‑level and junior BAs, supporting their growth and performance.
• Assist hiring activities: CV screening, assessment development, interview panel participation, and recruitment recommendations.
• Work within a small, growing scale‑up environment, embracing flexibility and initiative.

Core Skills and Characteristics

• Drive tangible outcomes and get things done.
• Collaborate with people at all levels, building rapport and influencing when necessary.
• Synthesise complex information and communicate simply and effectively.
• Own key deliverables and outcomes, showing accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Self‑starter who prioritises opportunities.
• Persuasive to encourage task completion.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Quick to learn new concepts and tools.
• Confident and approach matters with poise.
• Comfortable working at pace and under pressure.
• Present opinions clearly, defend approaches, and remain open to change.
• Assess work independently and choose the best approach for high standards.
• Deliver work visually appealing to stand out.
• Challenge customers and colleagues constructively when better alternatives exist.

Desirable Experience

• Experience in Central Government, Local Authorities, Higher Education, or Charities.
• First‑hand experience of the GOV.UK Service Standard.
• Data analysis using Power BI, SQL, or Python.

Right to Work

You must have the right to work in the UK. Applicants without this will not be progressed. Herd Consulting does not currently offer sponsorship.

Security Clearance

Due to client confidentiality, you may be expected to undergo security vetting up to Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). If you may not pass such vetting, declare this as soon as possible, and before any job offer is accepted.

How to Apply

Please send your CV/profile with a short statement (500 words or less) on why you’d like to work for Herd and showcase your suitability. Also tell us in 50 words or less what working for a start‑up is like. We’ll then invite a small number of the most suitable candidates to interview.

Closing Date

We’ll review applications as they come in and may withdraw the advert at any time if we receive too many applications or fill the role. Apply quickly!

Benefits

• Hybrid location; expected to travel to client sites as needed.
• Annual leave: 25 days + Bank Holidays.
• One day off to celebrate your birthday.
• £1,000 annual personal development fund.
• Employee perks programme – exclusive discounts & savings.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice programme (available after probation).
• 3 x Salary – life assurance cover.
• 24/7 virtual GP access.
• Dog‑friendly office – bring your dog.
• Pet bereavement leave for cats or dogs.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts at retailers in Leah’s Yard.
• Regular Herd socials (virtual & physical), including lunches, beer tasting, award nights, and more.

Package

£58,000‑£62,000 (dependent upon experience) plus the following perks.