Business Analyst (UK Central Government Projects)

Business Analyst

Location: Remote

Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – with potential to extend

Clearance Requirement: BPSS Eligible

Amber Labs is seeking an experienced Business Analyst to join our growing team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, with strong potential for extension. This is a fully remote position based in the UK.

In this role, you will work closely with multidisciplinary project teams to define business needs, shape requirements, and support delivery across UK Central Government and public sector initiatives. You will play a key role in leading the requirements lifecycle, ensuring clarity, alignment, and traceability from discovery through delivery. This position is ideal for a Business Analyst with strong analytical capability, excellent stakeholder engagement skills, and proven experience within government environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end requirements gathering, including functional requirements, non-functional requirements (NFRs), and acceptance criteria
• Conduct as-is and to-be business process mapping, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
• Manage and prioritise the Agile product backlog, collaborating with Product Owners and delivery teams
• Work with stakeholders to translate business needs into clear, concise user stories
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and discovery sessions with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Use JIRA (or similar tools) to manage requirements, track progress, and support Agile ceremonies
• Ensure alignment with government standards, governance frameworks, and assurance processes
• Support risk identification, impact analysis, and change request assessment
• Collaborate with delivery, architecture, QA, and user research teams to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented correctly
• Produce documentation such as process flows, requirement catalogues, service specifications, and decision logs

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Essential Skills & Experience

• BPSS eligibility is essential
• Strong experience as a Business Analyst on UK Central Government or wider public sector projects
• Demonstrable experience leading structured requirements gathering phases
• Strong capability in defining NFRs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Hands-on experience with as-is / to-be business process mapping
• Solid understanding of Agile delivery frameworks and backlog management
• Experience using JIRA (or similar tools) to manage requirements and workflows
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including Product, Development, Architecture, and QA
• Strong analytical mindset and the ability to translate complex problems into clear, actionable solutions

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing consultancy where innovation and personal development are key priorities
• Private Medical Insurance (Aviva)
• Company Pension Plan (Nest)
• 25 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
• Access to Perkbox – global employee rewards and wellness platform

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• Generous employee referral scheme
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment that encourages experimentation and bold ideas
• Choose your preferred device – Mac or PC

Diversity & Inclusion at Amber Labs

At Amber Labs, we believe diversity drives innovation and creativity. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcomed and valued.

We:

• Embrace a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives
• Actively promote equality and inclusion across all levels of the company
• Create a respectful workplace free from discrimination, bullying, and harassment

Important Information

• We are unable to consider candidates who require sponsorship or hold a visa of any type
• BPSS clearance eligibility is required prior to starting the role

What Happens Next?

Once your application is reviewed, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to outline the next steps. The selection process typically includes two interview stages, with a potential third involving our company Partners if required.