Senior Business Analyst - GDS & Public Sector

Company Description Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award‑winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do: * UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner * 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business * 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK * Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW * Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you! Job Description We are seeking multiple Senior Business Analyst with strong GDS (Government Digital Service) experience to join our expanding Transformation Design Group practice within Version 1. You will play a key role in delivering user‑centred, high‑quality digital services across complex public sector programmes, working closely with multidisciplinary user centred design teams in Agile environments. This role is ideal for a consultant who thrives in client‑facing settings, can confidently lead discovery and delivery activities, and has a proven track record of working to the GDS Digital Service Standard. Responsibilities * Lead and facilitate workshops, meetings and presentations with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior client representatives * Elicit, analyse and document business and user requirements using appropriate techniques and tools * Map and improve complex business processes, identifying opportunities for optimisation and value creation * Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary Agile teams, including Product Managers, Designers, Developers and User Researchers * Support delivery across Discovery, Alpha and Beta, contributing to GDS assessments and service assurance activities * Analyse solution options, make evidence‑based recommendations and support decision‑making * Mentor and support junior Business Analysts, contributing to capability growth and best practice * Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping shape delivery approaches and outcomes Qualifications * Proven experience working as a Senior Business Analyst on digital transformation programmes * Strong GDS experience, including delivery aligned to the Digital Service Standard * Hands‑on experience working in Agile / Scrum environments * Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills * Experience documenting and improving end‑to‑end business processes * Experience in reviewing Functional Specification Documents produced by peers (Peer Review) to ensure they align with Business Requirements Specification documents * Has worked on both large-scale and smaller projects and has been responsible for defining and designing business solutions * Consultancy or client‑facing delivery experience Additional Information Why Version 1? At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. Benefits * Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits * Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme * Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance * Financial Wellbeing initiatives including: Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme * Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies * Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat * Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform * Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. #J-18808-Ljbffr