Business Analyst
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 (67% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Most likely code | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Also possible | £35,100 | £40,200 | £45,200 | £50,200 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
About Scrumconnect
Scrumconnect Consulting is a UK digital and technology consultancy delivering impactful digital transformation programmes and user-centred services. Our multidisciplinary teams bring together business analysis, product, design, delivery and engineering expertise to solve complex challenges and improve services for users.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to bridge the gap between business stakeholders and delivery teams, ensuring business needs are translated into clear, actionable requirements and effective digital solutions.
You will work closely with Product Managers, Developers, Architects, Designers, Testers and other stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. You will play a key role in understanding user needs, analysing business processes, defining requirements and supporting the delivery of high-quality outcomes within an Agile environment.
The ideal candidate will be analytical, collaborative and an excellent communicator, with strong requirements-gathering and stakeholder-management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements Gathering and Analysis
- Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, objectives and user requirements.
- Elicit, analyse, document and validate business and functional requirements.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews and requirements-gathering sessions.
- Translate complex business problems into clear, actionable requirements.
- Identify gaps, dependencies, risks and opportunities for improvement.
Process Mapping and Documentation
- Analyse existing business processes and recommend improvements to efficiency and service delivery.
- Create and maintain documentation, including:
- Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
- Functional specifications
- Business Requirements Documents (BRDs)
Agile Delivery and Collaboration
- Work closely with Product Owners and delivery teams to refine and prioritise requirements.
- Support backlog management, sprint planning and Agile delivery activities.
- Collaborate with Developers, Architects, Designers and Testers to ensure solutions meet business and user needs.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.
Testing and Business Readiness
- Support testing activities by defining acceptance criteria and clarifying requirements.
- Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including test scenario preparation, issue investigation and validation of outcomes.
- Support change management, stakeholder communication and business readiness activities where required.
- Monitor requirements throughout delivery to ensure alignment with agreed objectives.
Stakeholder Management
- Build effective working relationships with business and technical stakeholders.
- Manage stakeholder expectations and communicate requirements, decisions and progress clearly.
- Facilitate shared understanding across multidisciplinary teams.
- Help resolve conflicting requirements and support informed decision-making.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience working as a Business Analyst within Agile delivery teams.
- Strong requirements elicitation, analysis, validation and documentation skills.
- Experience facilitating workshops and engaging with diverse stakeholder groups.
- Ability to translate complex business needs into clear, actionable requirements.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience working in the UK public sector or other regulated environments.
- Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) principles and standards.
- Experience using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Miro or Visio.
- Knowledge of data analysis, reporting and business intelligence tools.
- Experience supporting digital transformation, service improvement or business change initiatives.
- Relevant Business Analysis certifications, such as BCS, CBAP or Agile Business Analysis qualifications.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- The opportunity to contribute to impactful digital transformation programmes.
- A flexible, collaborative and supportive working environment.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Access to a community of experienced delivery, design and technology professionals.
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing consultancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe diverse teams help us understand users better and build more effective services for our clients and communities.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers (SOC 2133) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~187k in sample- Middle half £45,136–79,976
- Median £60,216
- Going rate £54,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,400–49,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. SCRUMCONNECT LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.