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Are you able to communicate with a variety of different customers and do you enjoy identifying problems, presenting recommendations and learning new skills? If so, then you will be interested in joining the Strategy and Architecture team as a Business Analyst.

This is an exciting time to join the team as the successful Analyst will be involved in our upcoming projects, which include our Automation programme, projects that improve staff safety and cross-council initiatives.

A typical day in the life of a Business Analyst involves building and maintaining relationships with our stakeholders, identifying business needs and supporting business change through the use of technology.

We are looking for candidates who have the following skills and experience:

Previous experience working in a similar role
Strong communication skills and the ability to convey information clearly to a variety of audiences
Use of own initiative to plan and organise a varied workload, working to short deadlines
Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify service improvements and maintain a customer-orientated approach
Knowledge of Business Analysis tools and techniques, including process mapping, requirements gathering and SWOT analysis.

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE unless you request an online interview. Interviews will be taking place during week commencing Monday 17 August 2026. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

We are offering hybrid working arrangements, primarily working from home but with the opportunity to work with the team in our Lewes office. We also offer professional training, such as the BCS Diploma in Business Analysis and Prince2, as well as internal training & knowledge sharing opportunities.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Jamys.Edmunds@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call.

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