Business Analyst

Job Description

Can you analyse options, design and build new processes, whilst supporting stakeholders through the changes? If so, join us!

Children’s Services are recruiting a part-time (20 hours) Business Analyst to join the Shared Care Information Systems (SCIS) Team, which delivers system developments for Early Help and Social Care. The role will predominantly develop and support the Liquidlogic EHM and LCS systems working in a team implementing Family First Partnership Programme changes.

As a SCIS Business Analyst you will be responsible for researching best practice, analysing system options, mapping current and designing new processes, directly build the changes in the systems and testing. You will evidence your activity by writing business cases, process maps, options appraisals, reports and testing scripts.

This role requires you to attend the office a minimum of one day per week in Eastbourne or Lewes, as well as some home working.

You Must Be Able To

• Communicate clearly with people such as senior leaders, front line staff, software suppliers and IT colleagues
• Write and communicate complexity in plain English for everyone to understand

Develop processes to bring efficiencies to find simple solutions to big issues

Work on your own initiative and as part of a team asking questions from your peers.

Previous experience in similar role

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will use your Supporting Statement to shortlist so you must address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. You must also address that you can attend the office in person on a weekly basis.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI .

Interviews will take place virtually using Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

Working as a SCIS Business Analyst offers you the chance to use analytical skills to positively impact real people, enabling easier access to services to make a difference to people’s lives.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page .

Please contact Carol McTear (Senior Business Analyst) on carol.mctear@eastsussex.gov.uk if you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion.

For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!

“It [is] so rewarding to be a part of an organisation where everyone is working towards the same shared goals of providing the best possible services to residents. This, alongside supportive managers, flexible working, personal development, and career progression opportunities, make it a really great place to work”. -

Claire – Business Analyst

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.