DV Business Anaylst

Job Title: Business Analyst (HR Experience) Location: Cheltenham (4-5 days onsite) Rate: Inside IR35 Clearance: Active DV clearance required due to programme timelines Contract Duration: 12 months We are seeking an experienced Business Analyst with a strong HR background to support the delivery of key workforce initiatives. This role will play a central part in translating strategic objectives into practical, data-driven workforce solutions. Overview An experienced Business Analyst with a strong background in Human Resources is required to support the delivery of key workforce transformation initiatives within a high-profile, public sector-focused programme. This role is ideally suited to someone who combines strong analytical capability with a deep understanding of HR processes and workforce planning within complex or regulated environments. You will act as a critical link between strategic objectives and operational delivery, ensuring that workforce decisions are informed by high-quality data, structured analysis, and well-defined requirements. The position will sit within a collaborative environment alongside senior HR professionals and delivery leads, where you will play a central role in driving forward workforce planning and operating model design activity. Role Purpose The Business Analyst will act as the analytical "engine room" of the programme, focusing on gathering requirements, interpreting workforce data, identifying gaps, and producing actionable insights that shape workforce strategy and future operating models. You will translate complex organisational strategies into clear, evidence-based workforce solutions, enabling improved decision-making around workforce capability, capacity, and structure within a public sector context. Key Deliverables Workforce Strategy Plan You will be responsible for developing the analytical foundation that underpins the workforce strategy. This will involve: Translating organisational strategy, business plans, and future demand into meaningful workforce insights Conducting detailed analysis of current workforce capabilities and capacity Identifying Skills Gaps, Risks, And Future Workforce Requirements Supporting strategic decision-making through data-driven recommendations Producing clear, structured outputs that enable leadership to make informed workforce planning decisions Developing metrics, reporting frameworks, and analytical models to support ongoing workforce planning Reserve Workforce Model Development You will lead the analysis and design required to establish a new reserve workforce capability. This will include: Eliciting, capturing, and documenting detailed business requirements from stakeholders Identifying and defining data requirements to support workforce modelling Analysing workforce and operational data to identify trends, constraints, and opportunities Designing the structure and operating model for a scalable reserve workforce Defining end-to-end processes, governance, and operational workflows Ensuring the proposed solution is compliant, efficient, and aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements Supporting implementation planning by producing clear documentation and process designs Responsibilities Engage with stakeholders across HR, operations, and programme delivery teams Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to gather requirements Analyse qualitative and quantitative workforce data Produce high-quality documentation, including business requirements, process maps, and analytical reports Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies across workforce plans Support the translation of strategic goals into practical, deliverable plans Collaborate closely with senior HR leaders and subject matter experts Ensure all outputs are aligned to programme objectives, timelines, and governance requirements, particularly within a public sector framework Key Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Business Analyst within HR or workforce-related programmes Demonstrable experience working within the public sector or on public sector programmes is essential Strong understanding of workforce planning, organisational design, or HR transformation Experience operating within regulated, governed, or security-sensitive environments Demonstrated ability to analyse complex data sets and translate findings into actionable insights Experience In Requirements Gathering, Process Mapping, And Stakeholder Management Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Ability to work in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments Experience working within structured delivery frameworks and governance models Highly organised with strong attention to detail Programme Context The initial deliverables will be completed within the first 12 months The outcomes of this work will have a lasting impact, shaping workforce strategy and delivery over a multi-year horizon (years 2-4) The role is therefore critical in establishing a strong foundation for long-term success Working Environment Onsite presence required 4-5 days per week in Cheltenham Collaborative, delivery-focused team environment Close interaction with senior HR leadership and programme stakeholders If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.