Business Analyst

Posted date: 14 September 2026
Compensation: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Location:London
Employment type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Department: Business Change
Reference:014623

Job description

We are growing our Business Change function and hiring a Business Analysts at HCPC. This is a vital role in supporting the delivery of our Corporate Plan, helping us to improve how we operate and deliver our regulatory responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to support the Business Analysis Lead in shaping and growing this professional function. 

 

About the role 

 

As a Business Analyst, you will work across the organisation to understand business needs, define requirements and support the design of effective, practical solutions. This includes gathering and analysing data, mapping processes and identifying opportunities to improve services, systems and ways of working. 

 

This role will require application of industry standard business analysis best practices not only to technology change initiatives but also to support transformational change across business processes which are not specifically linked to technology changes. 

 

As part of a collaborative change function, you’ll contribute to programmes and projects that have a direct impact on our ability to protect the public, whether through improvements to registration, education or fitness to practise regulatory processes or the broader back office and support functions.  Please note, we are aiming to fill this role quickly, so candidates who are available immediately or on a short notice period will be highly considered. 

 

Your Responsibilities will include:

 

*         Working with stakeholders to understand business needs, defining clear requirements and acceptance criteria and supporting testing to ensure solutions deliver the intended outcomes.

*         Mapping current processes, identifying improvement opportunities and helping design future ways of working that support transformation goals and improve user experience.

*         Working with business, technology and third-party teams to shape solutions, support delivery and help ensure changes are adopted successfully and deliver lasting value.

*         Building strong relationships across the organisation, communicating clearly and helping teams prioritise business needs, scope change and make informed decisions.

*         Promoting consistent business analysis practice, improve tools and standards, and use insight and data to support ongoing service and operational improvement.

 

Person Specification

 

We are looking for candidates who:

*         Hold a BCS Business Analysis certification or equivalent experience

*         Can facilitate workshops, interviews and group sessions to gather requirements and insights

*         Have experience analysing and documenting processes, user journeys and service improvements

*         Are comfortable working in structured Agile, hybrid or programme delivery environments

*         Have supported change initiatives, including new systems, processes or ways of working

*         Can build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, both technical and non technical

*         Work with subject matter experts and users to define needs and identify value

*         Use strong analytical skills to identify root causes and propose evidence-based solutions

*         Can assess existing processes and recommend practical improvements

 

Further information on this role is detailed in the job description and person specification.

 

Rewards and Benefits: 30 days holiday + bank, 8% employer pension contribution, enhanced employee assistance and lifestyle rewards, free online 24/7 GP, Ongoing training and professional membership support

 

Location: Hybrid working with a minimum attendance of 1-2 days a week at our office in London

Closing Date: 28th September 2026 (all vacancies close at 1pm)

Interview Date: w/c 19th October 2026 in person at our HCPC office, Kennington, London (SE11 4BU)

 

Application information

 

*         Please submit your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the job responsibilities and person specification, providing specific examples and evidence, including the actions you personally took and the outcomes achieved.

*         Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered

*         We reserve the right to close vacancies early due to high application volumes and therefore encourage you to apply asap.

*         We are unable to provide feedback at application stage.

*         Candidates will be notified promptly of the outcome at each stage.

 

Important Information

 

Candidates must:

*         Permanently reside in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

*         Agree to HCPC’s hybrid working policy, requiring a minimum attendance of 1-2 days each week in the London office, with additional days as required.

*         Provide original document checks, as part of pre-employment screening.

*         Complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check.

 

The HCPC’s vision is to be recognised as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to join the HCPC. Please refer to the HCPC's Behavioural Standards Framework