Business Analyst - Inside IR35, SC Clearance

Keystone Recruitment Partners are delighted to be working with one of our high-growth European-wide clients as they work on major client projects and contract wins. A major transformation initiative is seeking multiple Business Analysts to help shape and deliver complex, business‑critical change for a major public sector client. This role suits someone who thrives in fast‑moving environments, brings structure to ambiguity, and can translate strategic goals into clear, actionable requirements. You will play a central role in defining how services operate, ensuring they are robust, validated, and aligned to organisational objectives. About the role * Leading requirements engineering - driving discovery from a blank sheet through to high‑quality Requirements, Acceptance Criteria, and detailed Gap Analysis. * Maintaining full traceability - ensuring every solution aligns to business needs and strategic intent. * Designing services and processes - analysing current As‑Is operations and creating optimised To‑Be models that support scalable, efficient delivery. * Conducting maturity assessments - applying structured frameworks to evaluate capability and produce evidence‑based recommendations. * Facilitating strategic workshops - guiding diverse stakeholder groups to clear outcomes, managing expectations, and building consensus across multiple workstreams. * Owning backlog health - maintaining a prioritised, well‑structured backlog that enables smooth delivery flow. The successful Business Analysts will bring the following skills and experience: * A proven track record of Business Analysis work in public, private and technical sectors * Confidence working in ambiguity, progressing work at pace while safeguarding quality. * Strong business‑focused analysis skills, with experience shaping services, processes, and operational models. * Expert facilitation, able to navigate challenging conversations and ensure all voices are heard. * Exceptional communication, producing clear, concise documentation for senior audiences and governance forums. * Active SC Clearance * Familiarity with process mapping and Agile delivery tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Visio, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Trello). * Technical literacy, with a basic understanding of how digital services are delivered. In return our client are offering a strong day-rate range as well as fully remote working. This role is an initial 3 month engagement with strong potential for further extension. Please note this role is fully remote (within the United Kingdom), inside IR35 and MUST have active SC Clearance