Senior Business Analyst

Recruitment Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Co-op

Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid working: split time between home and the office 2 to 3 times per week)

Job ID: 1069431

Job Category: Project and Change Management

Hours per week: 37.5 hours (Full-Time, Permanent)

Closing Date: 03-08-2026

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per year + excellent benefits (Work Level 5)

About the Role

Are you an experienced, strategic business analyst looking to influence enterprise-wide change and shape future operations? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Co-op to recruit a dedicated Senior Business Analyst for their Manchester HQ!

In this pivotal role, you will join the Business Architecture & Analysis team to help shape how Co-op operates today and in the future. Working across strategy, business architecture, process design, and transformation delivery, you will tackle complex business challenges and turn them into practical, effective change while providing practice leadership and coaching to fellow analysts.

Working Pattern: Hybrid working (2 to 3 days in the Manchester office, with flexible working arrangements open for discussion during the interview and offer stages).

Key Responsibilities

Transformation Leadership: Lead business analysis activity across complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives and major change programmes.
Strategic Alignment: Translate strategic goals, operating models, and business architecture into clear requirements, user stories, and business outcomes.
Process Analysis & Facilitation: Analyse end-to-end processes, facilitate workshops, and build collaboration across business, technology, product, and change teams.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, providing crucial insight and challenge to support decision-making.
Practice Leadership: Provide coaching, mentoring, and quality assurance for Business Analysts, helping to develop standards and build a high-performing analysis capability.

What We Are Looking For

BA Experience: Significant Business Analysis experience within a large or complex organisation.
Leadership & Mentoring: Experience leading, coaching, or developing Business Analysts and supporting high-performing teams.
Core Skills: Strong requirements gathering, process analysis, workshop facilitation, and problem-solving skills.
Architecture Knowledge: Experience working with Business Architecture to understand capability models and value streams.
Change Management: Background working on transformation, operating model, or organisational change initiatives.

Don't tick every single box? Co-op is committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you are excited about this role, we strongly encourage you to apply!

Why Join Through Supportive Bridge?

When you join the team through Co-op, you aren't just taking a job—you're joining a purpose-powered movement that puts people and communities first. Alongside a competitive salary of £50,000 to £60,000, you will receive an exceptional benefits package:

Financial & Bonus Perks: Annual performance-based bonus, a pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions, 30% discount on Co-op products, 10% off other brands, and early wage access via Stream.
Work-Life Balance & Time Off: 28 days of holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays, alongside flexible hybrid working options.
Health & Wellbeing: Private healthcare, virtual GP appointments, mental health support, 24/7 colleague support service, subsidised onsite gym at the Manchester HQ, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Growth & Development: Ongoing professional training, career progression, and leadership support.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

Diversity and inclusion are central to this workplace. Applications are welcomed from everyone, and the company is proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria. Adjustments can be fully supported throughout the recruitment process if needed.