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On behalf of FCDO, we are looking for a Business Analysts (Inside IR35) for a 6-month contract based remotely but does Include ad hoc visits to essentially the London office, visits to Glasgow will be expensed

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) pursues our national interests and projects the UK as a force for good in the world. We promote the interests of British citizens, safeguard the UK's security, defend our values, reduce poverty, and tackle global challenges with our international partners.

The HEROS2 Programme is entering a crucial design phase, where we are planning to replace or redesign the current programme structure. This role will lead the assessment of different delivery models and support key decisions.

As the Business Analyst, you’ll work closely with Capability Leads from the Humanitarian Crisis Response Department (HCRD), the Migration and Conflict Directorate (MCD), and other stakeholders. Your goal will be to help finalise the Target Operating Model and turn it into clear, actionable requirements for procurement.

SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.

As a Business Analyst, your main responsibilities will be:

• Assess and develop delivery model options for the new programme.
• Conduct cost modelling to support procurement and budgeting decisions.
• Build on existing cost modelling work, incorporating - staff costs, running costs, scalability analysis and inflation factors
• Extract and analyse data from the current Heroes Programme to inform the new design.
• Facilitate workshops and discussions with Capability Leads to shortlist delivery models.
• Develop evaluation criteria, evidence packs, and support option assessments.
• Present recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in business analysis and change management on complex programmes.
• Extensive background in developing and appraising Target Operating Models.
• Experience in cost modelling, financial forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and translating data into actionable insights.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and commercial evaluation.
• Strong self starter with a proactive approach to all duties

Desirable Skills

• Degree or certification in Business Analysis, Economics, or Project Management.
• Professional certifications in project costing or estimating or business analysis
• Experience with UK Government or international development organisations.
• Knowledge of tools like JIRA, Visio, and emerging technologies (AI)

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, FCDO guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".