Business Analyst - #1723866

Full Time, Fixed Tern until 31st December 2026

The Portfolios, Programmes and Projects (PPP) Service supports the council to deliver its strategic priorities through transformation, change and capital construction projects and programmes.

The work we do is determined and prioritised by the council’s senior management team and extends across the whole organisation, providing a challenging, varied and rewarding range of opportunities.

We are an established and experienced team of Portfolio Management and programme and project delivery professionals.

This BUSINESS ANALYST role works as part of the PPP service’s management team and supports the CHANGE & TRANSFORMATION PORTFOLIO.

During assignments you will be expected to:

• Work closely with the Project Manager and Subject Matter Experts from the service areas concerned, to determine and execute a suitable approach to achieving Project goals.


• Identify and undertake all necessary Business Analysis tasks including gaining a solid understanding of current processes and pain points, developing ‘to be’ processes, eliciting requirements and carrying out user needs analysis.


• Carry out research as to how comparable authorities, companies and suppliers deliver relevant services.


• Shape and evaluate options to support Business Case development.


• Document and communicate your findings and ideas to the project team, service, and other stakeholders.


• Work on your own initiative and as part of a team - maximising delivery and associated benefits.

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with a range of skills of expertise including:

• A high level of facilitation and communication skills


• Process design & redesign experience


• Requirements elicitation and development experience


• Experience of developing new and existing processes, ideally in a local authority context.


• The drive to proactively and continuously problem-solve and work creatively to maximise the effectiveness of the Services we deliver.


• The ability to contribute to and thrive in a collaborative, evolving work environment.


• Our expectation is that you will have adapted your BA practice to working remotely via Teams.

This is a dynamic role, in a fast-paced delivery environment you will have the opportunity to contribute and make a tangible difference through supporting and enabling the organisation to deliver real and impactful outcomes.

The role is currently hybrid with flexibility to work regularly from home, however candidates should note that their contractual place of work will be City Hall in Bristol and they might be expected to attend this location in-person for up to five working days each week depending on the demands of the service we provide.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.

For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.

If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Enquiries about the role should be directed to our Senior Business Analysts ***************@bristol.gov.uk or ***************@bristol.gov.uk

At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.