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• Lead the design and integration of complex aerospace systems.
• Define and manage system requirements and specifications.
• Perform system analysis, modelling, and simulation.
• Oversee system architecture development and interface management.
• Conduct trade studies and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and regulations.
• Develop and execute verification and validation plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in aerospace systems engineering.
• Strong knowledge of aircraft systems and sub-systems.
• Proficiency in systems engineering tools and methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with hybrid work environments and collaborative tools.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Who We Are

At Methods Analytics, our mission is to improve society by helping organisations make better decisions through data; “To Solve for Good”. We combine sector expertise with technical excellence to deliver transformative, ethical, and impactful solutions.

We’re excited by the limitless potential of data - a sector where new innovations are always on the horizon. Our culture thrives on collaboration, creativity, and curiosity, and we invest in building a strong Business Analysis Community of Practice with a defined career pathway that empowers our people to grow, lead, and shape the future of the profession.

Salary: £40k - £50k

About the Role

We’re looking for a Business Analyst to join our Business Analysis Practice delivering data-focused projects in the defence sector.

This role is about more than gathering requirements – you’ll work closely with stakeholders, contribute to shaping delivery, and help guide clients on how to harness data to achieve mission-critical outcomes.

You’ll bring proven experience in management information (MI), discovery work, and data analytics projects, using insight to enable better decision-making at all levels.

We value people who are self-motivated, proactive, collaborative, and curious - someone who can adapt to ambiguity, develop their skills through experience, and grow their confidence in tackling complex problems.

This is a primarily remote role with occasional travel to client sites and our offices in London, Sheffield, or Bristol. Security Clearance will be required (details provided during interview).

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration – Act as the bridge between stakeholders and delivery teams, co-creating clear requirements and supporting issue resolution.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build trusted relationships with defence stakeholders, ensuring business needs are understood and aligned with outcomes.
• Discovery & Problem Analysis – Contribute to discovery activities, scoping opportunities, clarifying problem spaces, and supporting solution design.
• Process & Service Improvement – Map and analyse as-is processes, support design of to-be processes, and apply service thinking to create user-centred improvements.
• Data Source Analysis & Insight – Analyse data sources to define metrics, contribute to design of meaningful MI, and create visualisations that support decision-making.
• Data-Driven Recommendations – Contribute to MI and analytics projects, helping to assess risks, opportunities, benefits, and costs.
• Clear Communication – Produce visual models, user stories, acceptance criteria, and concise documentation that bring clarity to complexity.
• Enable Delivery – Support implementation, troubleshoot issues, and ensure adoption of change.
• Community & Development – Support colleagues, share best practices, and actively contribute to shaping our BA Community of Practice and career pathway.
• Ethics & Governance – Promote responsible use of data, ensuring compliance with governance and ethical principles within sensitive defence environments.

Expectations & Behaviours 

As a  Business Analyst, you are expected to consistently demonstrate the following across multiple projects and situations:

• Entrepreneurial

-    Contribute to bids, proposals, and identification of new opportunities.

-    Represent the BA community at least one Business Unit event.

• Dedicated

-    Manage client stakeholders professionally and ensure deliverables meet agreed quality standards.

• Communicative

-    Engage confidently with stakeholders, including presenting solo to clients.

• Innovative

-    Contribute insights and flexibility in shaping best practice in Business Analysis.

• Organised

-    Manage your deliverables effectively, ensuring scope, time, and quality are met.

• Assertive

-    Provide support and potentially line manage 1–2 junior analysts, coaching where appropriate.

• Inquisitive

-    Identify and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience contributing to MI, data analytics, and discovery projects.
• Ability to analyse data sources, define business questions and metrics, and support dashboard/visualisation design (Power BI, Tableau).
• Proactive and self-motivated, able to drive outcomes while developing confidence and independence.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and able to adapt when challenges are unclear or complex.
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across different levels.
• Skilled in eliciting and refining business requirements (workshops, interviews, workflow mapping).
• Familiar with Agile ways of working and tools (Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello).
• Proficient in developing Epics, Use Cases, and User Stories with scenario-based acceptance criteria.
• Awareness of relational data modelling, ETL, and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Awareness of Data Science, AI, and big data principles.

Desirable Skills and experience

• Experience in Defence
• IIBA or BCS professional certification.
• Awareness of data governance (DAMA) and/or data architecture principles
• Understanding of user-centred design and service design principles.
• Exposure to AI-enabled analysis tools or low/no-code prototyping.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

• Professional Growth – Develop technical expertise in data modelling, BI visualisation (Power BI, Tableau), data platforms (Azure, AWS, MS Fabric), and AI. Our defined Business Analysis career pathway provides clarity and progression, with opportunities to step into leadership.
• Impactful Work – Deliver projects that directly support national defence and security, where the insights you help create enable critical decision-making.
• Supportive Environment – Join a collaborative, inclusive team where diverse perspectives are valued and innovation is encouraged.
• Flexibility – Work hybrid with flexibility built around your lifestyle, balanced with in-person connection at client sites and offices.
• Recognition – Have a voice in shaping our ways of working and representing our BA practice in industry forums.

What We Offer

• Development – LinkedIn Learning, management development, and formal training.
• Wellbeing – 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
• Community – Office socials, pizza Fridays, and charitable initiatives.
• Time Off – 25 days annual leave.
• Financial Security – 4% employer pension contribution (with salary exchange scheme), discretionary bonus, and life assurance (4x salary).
• Healthcare & Travel – Private medical insurance and worldwide travel insurance (both including spouse and dependants).

Ready to Apply?

If you want to shape how the defence sector uses data to solve mission-critical challenges while growing your career in a supportive, forward-looking BA community with a defined career pathway we’d love to hear from you.

Why do we have this role?

We provide software products and services that are already improving the operational delivery of rail services. Our vision is to create a truly connected rail network, using our deep technology expertise and rail industry experience to deliver game-changing solutions that improve the quality of transport across the UK and beyond. We are a company that is excited by the possibilities offered by technology and are driven by improving experiences for passengers globally.

We have consistently innovated to create best in class software products, delivering high levels of automation into complex operational environments. We continue to evolve and offer our own integrated Traffic Management System; an operational and technical first. Our service offer continues to grow, taking advantage of technological advancements including cloud and data analytics.

To make this happen, we are seeking individuals who are passionate about technology, to take our products into service and then provide the quality of support that together with great design and development, will see our systems used and loved by our customers.

You will play a pivotal role in defining the software solution for our clients/product stakeholders by analysis of the relevant business models and requirements, processes, work-streams and flows of data - capturing and agreeing the requirements for translation into specifications for incremental delivery.

What are the key objectives?

• Collaborate with product stakeholders and development teams to elicit and analyse requirements for complex software projects using diverse techniques, including interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, and storyboards.
• Translate business and technical requirements into clear, detailed project narratives, ensuring alignment across engineering and product functions.
• Define and document the who, what, and why of each requirement, including acceptance criteria, information flows, business processes, and data structures, to address both functional and non-functional needs.
• Conduct root cause analysis on problem areas, engaging cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle to gather insights and shape effective solutions.
• Refine project narratives into comprehensive technical specifications using use cases, behaviour-driven development (BDD) scenarios, process flows, business rules, and data elements.

Requirements

Personally, we are looking for:

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences, fostering shared understanding and alignment.
• Naturally curious and inquisitive, comfortable navigating ambiguity and driven by a passion for evolving solutions and tackling complex technical challenges.
• A confident and dynamic contributor who can thoughtfully challenge assumptions, navigate diverse perspectives, and ensure clarity around business objectives, customer needs, and the value of delivery.
• Detail-oriented and big picture thinker, able to maintain focus on the broader delivery goals while managing tasks and commitments with precision and organisation.
• A collaborative team player who embraces adaptability, willingly steps beyond their defined role, and is eager to learn and grow in new areas
• Someone who is genuinely passionate about leveraging technology to solve pressing challenges in the UK rail industry
• Proven experience working in a structured and iterative delivery environments

Technical Experience

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deconstruct complex challenges and think systematically about interdependencies and downstream impacts.
• Proficient in facilitation and cross-functional collaboration, with experience managing analysis activities, deliverables, and ensuring traceability and effective change control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Well-versed in business analysis frameworks, including benefits management, process modelling, requirements elicitation, and functional decomposition.
• Experienced in Agile Business Analysis, supporting initiatives from business case development through to delivery across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Benefits

So that you can thrive both in and out of work we offer the following benefits on top of a competitive salary that rewards you for the value you bring:  

• Flexible working with a minimum requirement of one day in the office each week
• 27 days annual leave in addition to public holidays
• 3 additional discretionary days assigned by the company (normally around Christmas / New Year)
• Pension plan with matched contributions from 5%-8%
• Private Healthcare that covers you and your immediate dependents 
• Group Income Protection cover  
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption policies
• Monthly divisional days that bring the whole team together
• Tailored and supported training and development to further your career

This role could be based in Derby, Milton Keynes, or London. We have a flexible, hybrid approach to work and work location - so please talk to us about your preferences and how these could work for both you and the team.  We do require everyone to be in one of our offices at least once a week. We provide this flexibility to enable you to work most effectively.

Are you passionate about crafting impactful IT solutions that revolutionise business objectives while driving innovation?

Twinkl, a leading EdTech company with a vibrant culture, is seeking an ambitious and highly capable IT Analyst to join our dynamic team at our Sheffield HQ.

We're not just looking for the finished article; we're seeking a talented individual with high potential and a drive to make a real difference in our ever-evolving business IT landscape.

About Twinkl:

At Twinkl, we're not just a company; we're a community. Our values drive us forward, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive environment where your voice matters. We're committed to empowering educators worldwide with top-notch educational resources, and our team plays a crucial role in making this happen.

Job Snapshot:

• Position: IT Business Analyst
• Location: Sheffield HQ / WFH - Regular travel onsite will be required so ability to travel to and from Sheffield around once a week will be necessary.
• Salary: £35 - 45k DoE
• Contract: Permanent
• Hiring Managers: Jez Seaton, CTO & Chris Outram, Head of IT
• Reports to: Head of IT
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Endless Opportunities: We offer clear pathways for your growth and development within an environment that encourages learning and improvement.
• Varied & Impactful Work: From reviewing workflow management systems to selecting new software, your role will be both diverse and exciting.
• Innovation is Encouraged: We welcome fresh perspectives and proactive thinkers who challenge the status quo to drive meaningful change.
• Cultural Offering: Join a vibrant, collaborative, and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference in the world of education.

Requirements

Your Role:

As Twinkl's IT Business Analyst, you'll be the driving force behind aligning our business IT systems with our business objectives. You'll take a key role in shaping our systems, software, and 3rd party services (SSS), collaborating closely with key stakeholders and the leadership team to introduce new business IT solutions and maximise ROI of existing business IT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to deliver successful business IT solutions - assisting stakeholders in understanding and refining their needs and helping to implement great business IT solutions to interesting and valuable opportunity spaces.
• Develop, maintain, and innovate business IT processes and strategy.
• Stay up-to-date with cutting-edge technologies for potential adoption.
• Provide guidance and mentorship fostering a culture of continuous learning.
• Participate in agile ways of working, delivering relevant reporting.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Demonstrable experience of successful and innovative business IT solution delivery.
• Demonstrable experience of business IT solution related process improvement and strategy.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable experience showcasing the required technical and analytical grounding for this role; ideally backed by a relevant degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related fields.
  

At Twinkl, we believe in your potential. We're not just seeking someone to fill a role; we're looking for an individual ready to shape the future of education through innovative solutions. If you're driven, proactive, and eager to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits

In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities.

• From day 1 - Westfield Health, 29 annual leave days per year plus up to four additional days that may be awarded each year by the company, flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home, Twinkl subscription

• After probation - company sick pay and cycle to work scheme

• Long term service rewards - Life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay and enhanced paternity pay.

Here are a couple of the things that make Twinkl a great place to be:

A friendly, welcoming and supportive culture. We believe work should be fun and always put people before process

Diversity, inclusion and belonging - our Employee Network Program includes working groups for LGBTQ+, People of Colour, Disabilities (visible and invisible), Women in Tech and Working Parents.

• Elicit, analyze, and document business and system requirements.
• Conduct process modeling, gap analysis, and stakeholder interviews.
• Develop functional specifications and user stories.
• Plan and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with business and IT teams.
• Bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.
• Contribute to project planning and strategy.
• Ensure alignment of solutions with business objectives.

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst in the financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of banking and finance operations.
• Proficiency in requirements elicitation techniques and documentation.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP) are advantageous.

Data Product Owner – KYC Onboarding

Location: Sheffield

Albany Beck is scaling out its KYC function and are looking to bring in an experienced Data Product Owner with KYC Onboarding expertise to support a major transformation within a global Investment Bank. This is an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data mastering strategies across complex onboarding and customer lifecycle journeys.

About the Opportunity

You’ll join a high-impact value stream focused on designing and delivering scalable onboarding and KYC capabilities used across multiple business lines. Acting as a strategic data product owner, you’ll influence how customer data is captured, mastered, and consumed across platforms and services—ensuring a balance between regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and customer experience.

This is not a traditional product role limited to a single product. Instead, you will hold a platform and data ownership mindset, driving strategic data services, architecting processes, and defining the roadmap for future-state data capabilities within the onboarding and KYC ecosystem.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build deep understanding of existing systems and data flows across onboarding and KYC journeys and identify opportunities to optimise data quality and reduce friction.
• Define and communicate a clear data vision and strategy for onboarding and KYC services with internal stakeholders, engineering teams and architects.
• Shape and own the data product backlog, writing epics, features and user stories with a focus on value-based delivery and MVP definition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across technology, operations and business to align data services with wider strategic architecture and digital transformation goals.
• Analyse usage data, feedback and performance metrics to continually refine strategy and drive measurable improvements in data utility, product performance and cost optimisation.
• Drive governance, data quality standards, risk management and compliance alignment across data touchpoints.
• Act as a subject matter expert on onboarding and KYC data flows, influencing decision-making and promoting best practice across teams.
• Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and transparent communication of priorities, roadmap progress and outcomes.
• Support BAU and strategic change initiatives, including regulatory updates, new propositions and digital channel enhancements.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Product Owner / Business Analyst in a data, digital or technical environment.
• Strong KYC, CDD or onboarding domain expertise, ideally with exposure to system integration or data mastering processes.
• Comfortable engaging with Enterprise, Solution and Data Architects, with the ability to challenge and shape technical direction.
• Experience managing product financials, TCO and value realisation frameworks.
• Skilled in backlog management, Agile delivery, stakeholder communication and decision-making in a complex environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable product roadmaps.
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and navigating ambiguity in fast-paced transformation programmes.
• Passionate about improving data utility, reducing friction in customer journeys and delivering strategic impact at scale.

Data Product Owner – KYC Onboarding

Location: Sheffield

Albany Beck is scaling out its KYC function and are looking to bring in an experienced Data Product Owner with KYC Onboarding expertise to support a major transformation within a global Investment Bank. This is an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise-wide data mastering strategies across complex onboarding and customer lifecycle journeys.

About the Opportunity

You’ll join a high-impact value stream focused on designing and delivering scalable onboarding and KYC capabilities used across multiple business lines. Acting as a strategic data product owner, you’ll influence how customer data is captured, mastered, and consumed across platforms and services—ensuring a balance between regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and customer experience.

This is not a traditional product role limited to a single product. Instead, you will hold a platform and data ownership mindset, driving strategic data services, architecting processes, and defining the roadmap for future-state data capabilities within the onboarding and KYC ecosystem.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build deep understanding of existing systems and data flows across onboarding and KYC journeys and identify opportunities to optimise data quality and reduce friction.
• Define and communicate a clear data vision and strategy for onboarding and KYC services with internal stakeholders, engineering teams and architects.
• Shape and own the data product backlog, writing epics, features and user stories with a focus on value-based delivery and MVP definition.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across technology, operations and business to align data services with wider strategic architecture and digital transformation goals.
• Analyse usage data, feedback and performance metrics to continually refine strategy and drive measurable improvements in data utility, product performance and cost optimisation.
• Drive governance, data quality standards, risk management and compliance alignment across data touchpoints.
• Act as a subject matter expert on onboarding and KYC data flows, influencing decision-making and promoting best practice across teams.
• Ensure strong stakeholder engagement and transparent communication of priorities, roadmap progress and outcomes.
• Support BAU and strategic change initiatives, including regulatory updates, new propositions and digital channel enhancements.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience as a Product Owner / Business Analyst in a data, digital or technical environment.
• Strong KYC, CDD or onboarding domain expertise, ideally with exposure to system integration or data mastering processes.
• Comfortable engaging with Enterprise, Solution and Data Architects, with the ability to challenge and shape technical direction.
• Experience managing product financials, TCO and value realisation frameworks.
• Skilled in backlog management, Agile delivery, stakeholder communication and decision-making in a complex environment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable product roadmaps.
• Confident influencing senior stakeholders and navigating ambiguity in fast-paced transformation programmes.
• Passionate about improving data utility, reducing friction in customer journeys and delivering strategic impact at scale.