Job Description

Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:

We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience, 4b,

41,031- 51,289

Annual incentive related bonus (

1000 maximum bonus opportunity for the performance year

) Attractive pension scheme (

up to 12% company contribution

) Development opportunities in line with the PMO

Business Analyst progression plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays -

plus an extra wellness day!

Life assurance cover of

4 times pensionable salary

A great benefits package

- choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover.

Retail savings scheme

Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts

and many more!

Location:

Bradford / Hybrid Working (1-2 office a week), office move to Leeds (LS10) from Summer 2026

Work type:

Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday.





We have an exciting opportunity for a

Business Analyst

to join the

Programme Management office

at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.

Could this be you?

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this.





We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity.





In AMP8, Asset Delivery PMO will support a multi-billion pound programme of capital investment across YW's clean and wastewater assets. The Capital Programme is growing by over 50% with strong efficiency targets.





We're looking for a sharp, inquisitive, and solutions-driven Business Analyst to join our team. You'll play a key role in bridging the gap between business needs and technical delivery--translating complex requirements into actionable insights and helping shape the future of our projects and operations which add value to our Asset Delivery teams and Yorkshire Water

Where you fit in:

As our

Business Analyst

you will:




Support the creation and maintenance of a Process Repository, ensuring requirements are captured, prioritised and gathered for all change projects Processes documented, updated and optimised Ensure change impacts assessed & projects are clearly scoped Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business requirements Translate business needs into clear functional specifications and requirements for delivery teams Support project planning, scoping, and prioritisation activities Conduct gap analysis, process mapping, and impact assessments Facilitate workshops, interviews, and stakeholder engagement sessions Work closely with PMO, developers, and testers to ensure successful implementation Monitor project progress and support change management initiatives Contribute to continuous process improvement and digital transformation efforts

What skills & qualifications you will need:

Process mapping, improvement and engineering Requirements gathering (MOSCOW or similar) Process architecture Stakeholder management Creation of user stories & use cases Proven experience of Visio Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data for diverse audiences. Effective organisational and time management skills. You will be comfortable working in a team environment and confident of building effective working relationships.

You will also benefit from having:

Knowledge of the Water Industry and its regulatory framework. Experience of SAP




Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it's important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn't always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?

If you've got experience in

Regulatory Reporting

and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Accessibility

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.





If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Just a heads-up!

We might start interviewing and close the position earlier based on the response. To make sure you're considered, please send in your application as soon as you can.





If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.





All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.





No agencies please