Senior Business Analyst (Census 2031)

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

We have an opportunity for a B3 to join the Census Programme on level transfer as a Senior Business Analyst, to support delivery of the programme.

We are the trusted producer of Scotland's population statistics, including taking the Census of Scotland's population every 10 years. The next Census is in 2031 and will be delivered in partnership with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). This is one of the largest digital programmes delivered in Scotland, gathering data from every household across a population of c.5.7m. Census data is used by government, local authorities, health boards, the third and private sectors to plan national and local services and informs the allocation of billions of pounds of UK and Scottish Government public funds each year.

As a Senior Business Analyst in the National Records of Scotland Census Programme, you will support the design, development and delivery across a range of products and services working with a range of teams and stakeholders including delivery partners. You will help to undertake research and analysis to identify and elaborate on user and business needs to enable effective design, testing of services and business change whilst ensuring products and services meet those needs and are aligned with organisational goals.

You should note that Scotland's Census is a time limited project which will run until 2031 depending on the role. Staff who are on permanent contracts will remain with NRS after this time whilst a new, suitable role is found.