Business Analyst - Digital Innovation

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We have an exciting opportunity available for a Digital Business Analyst to join our Digital Innovation team on a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.

As a Digital Business Analyst, you will work as part of our supportive team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of local services, driving digital reimagination at the Council and delivering impactful solutions that directly benefit our residents and communities, who are at the heart of all we do.

Wokingham Borough Council is a forward-thinking local authority committed to improving the lives of its residents. With a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions, we're ambitious to achieve even more.

Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of days 30 (rising to 35 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more!

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their business challenges, needs, and opportunities.
• Utilise data analysis techniques to uncover insights, inform decision-making, and measure the impact of digital innovation initiatives.
• Aid with prioritising the most impactful changes and translating discovery and research into recommendations, accompanied by clear, concise, and actionable user stories.
• Contribute to the design, development, and implementation of digital solutions, supporting successful proof of concepts and trials, ensuring they align with business objectives and user needs.
• Support project management activities, including planning, tracking, and reporting on progress.
• Staying up-to-date on emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Supporting the Digital Innovation Manager with Council-wide initiatives, such as Innovation Arenas and Promptathons.

Candidate requirements

• Proven experience as a Digital/Systems Business Analyst or similar equivalent experience gained in a comparable role, ideally within a public sector or similar environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with and support stakeholders at all levels.
• A solid understanding of digital technologies and their potential applications.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• A passion for innovation and a desire to make a positive impact on our community.
• Highly developed organisational skills, with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Our Area

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Click the link below and apply today. Alternatively, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Sarah Pena (Service Manager, Digital Innovation) sarah.pena@wokingham.gov.uk

Closing date: 3rd August 2025, 11pm

Interviews: TBC

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.     

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.