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427586

£44,447 - £46,547

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Permanent

DWP - Corporate Transformation

Estates
Property

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

1

Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool & Glasgow.

Please note that for candidates requesting to work in Newcastle, this role will be based at Benton Park View from September 2025, and then at 1 Pilgrim Place in Newcastle city centre by the end of 2027.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is one of the government’s largest public service departments with a sizeable annual budget, serving over 20 million citizens.

The estate spans 1.4 million square metres across 800+ sites and supports around 78,000 colleagues.

Our vision includes DWP colleagues, supply chain, partners and, most fundamentally, the customers the Department exists to serve. They are the reason for our existence.

We are responsible for the day-to-day operation of our vast Estate by managing a private sector supply chain that delivers essential services such as Security Guarding, Maintenance, Property and Leasehold Management, Construction, Cleaning and Facilities Management.

DWP Estates is not just about maintaining buildings - it’s about transformation. Our strategic goals include:

• Transitioning to a smaller, more affordable, and adaptable estate to meet future needs
• Investing in infrastructure through planned replacement works
• Embedding sustainability in line with Government Greening Commitments (GGCs)
• Delivering cost-effective services while maintaining high standards
• Creating a professional, best-in-class working culture across the Government Property profession

Our Estates strategy ambitions have been refreshed to take us through to 2030:

• OPTIMISE: Continue to transition to a more affordable and adaptable DWP estate that creates productive environments
• INVEST: Investment in an improved environment that better meets the needs of customers and colleagues and minimises service disruption
• SUPPORT the drive for sustainability throughout DWP
• DELIVER: Expertly deliver improving, cost-effective services for DWP
• THRIVE: Continue to develop a working culture for DWP Estates that is best in class across government

There is no better time to join the award winning DWP Estates team.

Job Overview

The Estates Data, Systems & Reporting (DSR) team’s mission is to serve as an agile enabler and assurer to DWP Estates in delivering its strategy through the whole data lifecycle for reliable, validated and assured data, systems and insight. This is in part achieved through delivery of the Estates Data & Systems Strategy, considering the DWP, DWP Digital and DWP Estate Strategies in its formulation.

The Data, Systems & Reporting Business Analyst role will be pivotal in bridging the gap between business / functional needs and data, reporting and technical solutions, particularly in the data-driven and systems-focused environment of DWP Estates. Reporting to the Estates Systems Governance & Security Lead, you will work closely to establish business requirements and ensure the systems landscape is optimised to meet these, as well as informing the procurement pipeline for future systems.

Based in the ESMA function within the Estates Directorate, you will be responsible for identifying, alongside business stakeholders and technical teams, service and process improvement opportunities, supporting implementation of any proposed solutions.

Digital, Data and Technology Profession Capability Framework

This role sits within the following:

• Job Family – Digital & Data
• Core Role – Senior business analyst
• Level – Expert

Key accountabilities

Requirements Gathering & Analysis

• Elicit, analyse, and document business requirements for new and existing data and systems solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder sessions to capture functional and non-functional requirements.
• Gather and document business requirements for new data, systems, ensuring requirements are clear, concise, and meet business needs. Communication of requirements to Digital and Commercial teams.
• Gather and document business requirements from various departments, ensuring that system design and implementation meet the needs of the DWP Estates business.

Process & Systems Improvement

• Analyse current business processes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support design and implementation of system enhancements and new solutions, ensuring alignment with Estates Data Strategy and DWP Digital standards.

Data Governance & Assurance

• Contribute to the development and implementation of a cohesive Data Governance Framework.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, security, and interoperability standards across Estates systems.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with stakeholders to understand their data and systems needs and translate these into actionable requirements.
• Act as a liaison between Estates business teams, technical teams, and suppliers to ensure mutual understanding of requirements and deliverables.
• Represent Estates in digital sprints and governance forums, escalating issues where necessary.
• Building effective relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Documentation & Reporting

• Produce clear documentation including business requirement documents, process maps, and user stories.
• Develop reporting tools and dashboards to support operational and strategic decision-making. Support in the development of new reporting initiatives that support strategic business objectives, working closely with senior management to ensure alignment with overall business goals.

DDaT Skills Mapping

• Data governance and assurance.
• Process modelling and systems integration.
• Reporting and dashboard development (Power BI, SQL).

Leadership attributes and behaviours

At DWP, our leadership attributes and behaviours are aligned with the Civil Service Success Profiles to ensure we deliver high-quality public services. As a Data, Systems & Reporting Business Analyst in the DWP Estates Data & Systems Team, you will demonstrate the following leadership qualities:

Leadership & Strategic Thinking

• Provide clear direction and guidance on data and systems initiatives, ensuring alignment with Estates transformation goals.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across systems, data governance, and digital transformation initiatives.

Communicating & Influencing

• Engage effectively with senior stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Communicate technical concepts in a way that is accessible to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure transparency by maintaining clear documentation of business needs, functional requirements, and change requests.

Delivering at Pace

• Proactively manage and coordinate multiple priorities, including WPS mobilisation and strategic projects.

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

• Identify and address system and data integration challenges, proposing practical and effective solutions.
• Use data-driven insights to support evidence-based decision-making.

Working Together

• Foster a collaborative approach across DWP Digital, Estates, WPS, and business stakeholders.
• Align with DWP’s wider digital transformation strategy to enhance estate management capabilities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with integrators, suppliers, and internal teams to drive system improvements.

Changing & Improving

• Champion continuous improvement in system, data management and governance processes and digital collaboration.
• Identify opportunities for automation and innovation to enhance data management.
• Ensure alignment with DWP’s digital roadmap and wider government transformation objectives.

By embedding these leadership attributes and behaviours, the Data, Systems & Reporting Business Analyst will play a critical role in driving digital innovation, data governance, and operational excellence across DWP Estates

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in business process modelling.
• Knowledge of multiple digital platforms and how they integrate within large organisations.
• Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Extensive experience in business analysis, preferably in a data and systems context or environment
• Proven track record of engaging with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements
• Knowledge of estates, facilities management, and associated services is a significant advantage, as it will enable you to understand and address the specific needs and challenges related to asset maintenance and operational efficiencies
• Relevant and strong data-related experience, including data analysis & data integration
• Understanding of GDPR, data ethics, and security standards.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to articulate solutions to the team and wider stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills & Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with the suite of MS Office products, including the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

Qualifications/professional memberships

Desirable

While not essential, the following qualifications and certifications would be advantageous for a Data, Systems & Reporting Business Analyst in DWP Estates:

• BCS Business Analysis Foundation or International Diploma in Business Analysis.
• Agile or Scrum certifications (e.g., Scrum Master, AgilePM) for working in iterative delivery environments.
• Data-related certifications such as SQL, Power BI, or data modelling tools.
• ITIL Foundation for service and process improvement in systems landscapes.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service

Alongside your salary of £44,447, Department for Work and Pensions contributes £12,876 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

DWP have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Working patterns to support work/life balance such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.
• Generous annual leave – at least 23 days on entry, increasing up to 30 days over time (pro–rata for part time employees), plus 9 days public and privilege leave.
• Support for financial wellbeing, including interest-free season ticket loans for travel, a cycle to work scheme and an employee discount scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme for specialist advice and counselling and the opportunity to join HASSRA a first-class programme of competitions, activities and benefits for its members (subscription payable monthly).
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and shared parental leave pay after 1 year’s continuous service.
• Funded learning and development to support progress in your role and career. This includes industry recognised qualifications and accreditations, coaching, mentoring and talent development programmes.
• An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join professional and interpersonal networks including Women’s Network, National Race Network, National Disability Network (THRIVE) and many more.

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Location

Applicants should apply for suitable posts where they can travel to and from their home office location daily within a reasonable time.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Relocation costs will not be reimbursed

Hybrid Working

This role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work.

If a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for the role and for you, you will normally be required to spend a minimum of 60% of your contracted working hours from your DWP office.

If you have a disability, caring responsibilities, or other circumstances that may affect your ability to meet the minimum office attendance requirement, please discuss this with us using the contact details in this advert.

Successful candidates will be posted in merit order based on your location preferences and the geographical requirements of the business

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

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Job contact :

• Name : John Butcher
• Email : john.butcher@dwp.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : dwprecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk