Senior Business Analyst
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The Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) administers pensions for Scottish Teachers, Police, Firefighters' and National Health Service employees on behalf of the Scottish Government.
We're responsible for protecting the financial futures of over half a million people , that’s around 1 in 10 people in Scotland.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive environment and a career with purpose, you’ll find it at the SPPA.
Our office is based in Tweedbank in the Scottish Borders, the train station is a short two minute walk away and offers regular services to and from Edinburgh Waverley, making it a convenient and well connected location for commuters.
The surrounding area offers access to green space, walking routes and a strong sense of local community, supporting wellbeing both in and outside of work.
Our modern office building is designed to support flexible and collaborative working, with spaces for teamwork, quiet focus and hybrid working. Colleagues benefit from a comfortable, welcoming environment that reflects our commitment to wellbeing and inclusion.
As Lead Business Analyst, you will provide strategic leadership for business analysis across SPPA, shaping the delivery of business and digital transformation that supports Scotland's public service pension schemes. Working with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will drive the identification of opportunities, influence strategic decision-making, and ensure that change initiatives deliver measurable benefits. Your leadership will help shape services, systems and operating models that enhance outcomes for hundreds of thousands of members while supporting SPPA's long-term transformation ambitions.
- Leads by example in the application of a range of analysis techniques to analyse the current state, of people, processes, data and technology with our stakeholders.
- Facilitates collaboration and leads effective communication with all stakeholders, both business and technical, to support design, build and delivery to meet the user needs.
- Drive improvements to the overall quality of the analysis service through close collaboration with Head of Programme Delivery and other team members.
- Provide leadership and management to a team of Business Analysts, giving direction and advice where necessary and balancing their workloads.
- Providing effective consultancy and advice to customers and stakeholders.
- Develop an understanding of the organisation's strategic goals, ensuring this is recognised through solutions and performance improvement.
- Build capability within own team, implementing best practice and enhancing skills capability through coaching and mentoring.
- Lead your team and ensure all analytical design work is in line with the Digital and Data standards in the Scottish Government, including the Scottish Digital Scotland Service Standards and the Scottish Approach to Service Design.
Demonstrable experience of leading business analysis capabilities across a variety of large and complex projects, working across different stages of the delivery lifecycle, to deliver solutions within digital initiatives or programmes which support organisational objectives.
Broad experience in designing stakeholder management strategies that engage stakeholders, build relationships, and resolve conflict where required.
Evidence of providing effective advice, guidance and recommendations to senior leaders across a wide range of digital projects enabling the successful resolution of business problems.
- Changing & Improving – Level 4
- Leadership – Level 4
Stage one (CV & Supporting Statement review):
An initial review will be conducted using the CV and Supporting Statement on the above experience and behaviours in the Success Profile.
Stage two (interview and assessment):
If successful at application review, you will be invited for assessment which will consist of an in-person interview and GDD Technical Assessment at the SPPA office in Tweedbank, where we will test the majority of the Technical / Professional Skills listed in the GDD role and capability information.
The interview will also test the Experience and Behaviours in the above success profile.
If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation.
Sifting will commence from 10 November 2026
Assessments are scheduled for w/c 23 November 2026 , however this may be subject to change. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an in-person interview and presentation at the SPPA office in Tweedbank.
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.
At the SPPA, we are committed to The Fair Work Framework
This means offering:
- Security and stability
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Opportunities to learn and develop
A respectful and inclusive working environment
At SPPA we want our workforce to be representative of Scottish society and we strive to be a workplace where people are welcomed and valued for the contribution they make.
We support flexible working and encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, including those starting their careers, changing careers, or returning to work.
We are committed to removing any barriers to applying for our jobs and aim to offer support and make reasonable adjustments to allow full participation in the recruitment process.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service observing the Civil Service Code and working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
You can also find out more about careers at the SPPA here - SPPA Careers | SPPA (pensions.gov.scot)
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options, with two days minimum working on site at SPPA. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
We will hold a reserve list for this post for 12 months.
Apply Before: 10 November 2026 (23:59) - This role is open to internal candidates, OGD and Common Citizenship organisations only.
