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HR Business Analyst - Local Government

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Bedfordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Business Analyst - Local Government

Location: Bedfordshire

Rate: £25.09 per hour

Contract: Initially 16 weeks

Working pattern: Hybrid

Hours: 37 hours per week

Start: 1 October 2026

Client: Local Government Authority

Opportunity: Potential temp-to-perm following a successful initial contract

Urgent - Applications Close Today

This is an extremely fast-moving recruitment process, with candidate submissions only open today, 20 August 2026.

Applications received after today will not be considered

A Local Government Authority in Bedfordshire is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support organisational change and transformation activity, with a particular focus on Human Resources projects

This role requires substantial previous experience operating within a council or local government environment. Candidates without the required local government background will not be considered.

Essential Experience

Minimum of 3 years' Business Analyst experience working within councils or local government
Previous experience delivering Human Resources / HR projects within a council environment
Experienced and accredited Business Analyst capable of leading business analysis activity across complex organisational and transformation programmes
Strong requirements gathering capability, translating complex business needs into clear requirements, specifications and project documentation
Excellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, including leading workshops, challenging constructively and influencing decision-making
Strong process analysis and improvement experience, identifying opportunities to improve services, processes and operational efficiency
Ability to undertake options appraisals, cost-benefit analysis and support evidence-based investment and change decisions
Experience working collaboratively with service teams, project managers, technical specialists and external suppliers
Benefits-focused approach, using data, insight and technology awareness to identify, define and measure improvements and efficienciesThe Role

You will work across business and project teams to understand current processes, identify opportunities for improvement and define the requirements needed to deliver successful organisational change

The successful Business Analyst will be comfortable working in a complex local government environment and engaging with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation, ensuring proposed changes are practical, measurable and aligned with wider strategic objectives.

Important Information

Previous council / local government experience is essential
Minimum 3 years' Business Analyst experience within councils is essential
Previous HR project experience is essential
Applications must be received today, 20 August 2026
Applicants must be UK residents
No visa sponsorship or options are available for this role
This role is hybrid working, with no fully remote option
There is potential for the initial contract to develop into a permanent position
Salt contact: Robert Sprigens -  

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

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