Senior Business Analyst
(Target Operating Model)
One of our public sector clients is seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst to support two major strategic workstreams: development of a future Target Operating Model (2030) and a comprehensive review of corporate services. This role sits within a high-performing Business Analysis and Product function, working closely with service design, multi-disciplinary delivery teams, and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
*Gather, analyse and present data to inform the 2027 interim and 2030 Target Operating Models
*Identify gaps in information and recommend effective solutions
*Support corporate service improvement activities (e.g., finance) through process mapping, problem-solving, data analysis and stakeholder engagement
*Maintain clear audit trails of decisions, assumptions and outstanding actions
*Identify, evaluate and track business benefits
*Recommend new or improved processes and opportunities
*Support leaders on both tactical and strategic initiatives
*Contribute to Business Analysis practice development and mentor junior team members
*Work with communications and organisational design specialists to reduce change impacts
*Engage confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including governance boards
*Collaborate with Business Analysts across overlapping workstreams
*Work autonomously and effectively within multi-disciplinary teams
*Provide additional support as requested by the Lead Business Analyst
Essential Skills & Experience
*Experience designing Target Operating Models (TOM)
*Strong Agile delivery skills, including MVP, prioritisation and outcome visualisation
*Advanced business analysis, modelling and improvement capability
*Ability to analyse complex information and produce clear, actionable recommendations
*Experience in enterprise/business architecture and operating model development
*Skilled in requirements definition, stakeholder management and business process testing
*Strong user-focused mindset and familiarity with digital approaches
Desirable
*Experience delivering corporate service reform
*Experience working with senior executives
This is a contract until end of March 2026. Immediate start.
You will be required in Edinburgh or Glasgow 2 days per week, therefore you must be based locally in central belt of Scotland.
Day rate on offer of £400 (outside ir35)
Apply today to be considered
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.