Job Title: Lead Business Analyst Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months Salary: £62,424.36 (£68,995.23 is achieved after 12 successful performance in the role) Working Hours: 35 hours per week, full time Working Pattern: precise as possible Location: Scheme/Office name, Town/City If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.  Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates. The difference you will make as a Lead Business Analyst  As a Lead Business Analyst, you will be responsible for leading on the analysis of complex business problems to develop high level designs of new solutions within Riverside whilst working closely with and reporting to the Business Architect.About you  We are looking for someone with 
•  Experience of providing leadership and successfully leading and motivating teams
•  Experience of working alongside Business Architecture 
•  Experience of influencing and persuading at both strategic and operational levels in a challenging and complex stakeholder environmentWhy Riverside?  At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.   We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.  Working with us, you’ll enjoy: 
•  Competitive pay & generous pension  
•  28 days holidays plus bank holidays 
•  Flexible working options available 
•  Investment in your learning, personal development and technology 
•  A wide range of benefits Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:   We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.   Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.  This role also falls under our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme. If you are Ethnically Diverse and demonstrate you meet the minimum criteria for the role you will be guaranteed an interview.Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.