Systems Business Analyst

Systems Business Analyst (Bus Franchising Programme) — Outside IR35

Want to help shape how a major public transport programme is delivered, from discovery through to Day 1 mobilisation? This contract role sits at the heart of a Bus Franchising Programme, translating complex operational needs into clear processes, system requirements, and practical delivery plans.

Overview

You’ll analyse, document, and coordinate business, operational, and technical requirements across multiple stakeholders and workstreams. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll support operating model development, systems and data discovery, and readiness activity to keep delivery aligned to programme milestones.

Working style: HybridContract: 6 months, starting ASAP (extensions likely)IR35: Outside IR35Rate: £450–£550/day

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business analysis activity across the programme (requirements gathering through to traceability).
• Run workshops and engage stakeholders to define current-state and future-state needs.
• Produce clear documentation: process maps, functional/non-functional requirements, and supporting materials.
• Define system, interface, and data requirements, including dependencies and integration points.
• Support implementation activity (testing, migration, and readiness planning).
• Maintain and report on risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies; support governance and assurance.

Must-have

• Strong business analysis capability (process mapping, documentation, requirements management).
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders and workstreams in a delivery environment.
• Ability to work independently and keep structured outputs moving at pace.

Nice-to-have

• Delivery Manager experience.
• Transport experience.
• Local or central government experience.

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