Business Analysis Lead

WHAT IS ON OFFER Alfred H Knight has a rewarding opportunity for a Business Analysis Lead to join our Technology department at our global Head Office in Prescot, Liverpool. We are looking for a versatile and grounded leader who is motivated by the satisfaction of fixing problems and delivering meaningful business outcomes. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys the balance of leading and coaching a team while remaining hands-on with key projects. You will be a champion of best practices, empowering your team by providing the space they need to grow while setting a high standard through your own delivery. Why join our team? Flexibility that works for you: We offer a balanced hybrid working model, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Close-Knit Collaboration: Our Development and IT teams are based on-site, enabling strong, face-to-face working relationships and a truly collaborative atmosphere. Exciting Pipeline: You will lead the way on high-impact initiatives, including our Quote-to-Cash programme, the modernisation of our in-house applications, and several innovative data and platform projects. ABOUT US Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? To be successful at Alfred H Knight, you will be a motivated professional with the ability to act as a "translator" between business needs and technical solutions. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE Essential Empowering Leadership: Ability to lead the Business Analysis "Chapter," providing mentorship, coaching, and career development to a team of BAs. Analytical Excellence: A strong, evidence-based approach to understanding problem domains and creating clear recommendations for change. Methodology & Standards: A deep understanding of the BA role in both Agile and Waterfall environments, with experience using modelling languages like UML and BPMN. Project Lifecycle: Experience leading workshops, capturing user stories/use cases, and managing the UAT phase to ensure solutions meet agreed outcomes. Required Competencies Maturity & Motivation: A positive attitude toward change and a passion for creating practical, effective solutions. Collaborative Communicator: Ability to engage with everyone from senior management to technical developers, addressing concerns and building agreement. Resilience: Comfortable working under pressure across multiple projects within agreed timeframes. Required Work Experience Demonstrable experience in a business analysis role or carrying out related activities. Proven experience working alongside stakeholders to shape business cases and feasibility studies. Demonstrable experience managing a team of BAs while simultaneously delivering on high-impact projects Experience in an Agile environment and familiarity with tools such as Asana or Jira is highly desirable. Required Qualifications Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience. BCS certifications are preferred. BENEFITS We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability. Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.