Senior Business Analyst
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
IT
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SKILLS
Business Analysis
UML
Microsoft Office 365
Integration Technologies
Travelport
GDS systems
Airline Booking Tools
FULL DESCRIPTION
Date Posted: 12/18/2025
Location: Manchester, UK
Postion Type: Full Time, Hybrid
Senior Business Analyst Overview:
We are looking for a full-time (35 hours per week) Senior Business Analyst who can support our growing IT Department. As the Senior Business Analyst, you will have a diverse and varied role. You’ll collaborate with our global teams to support company initiatives and uncover innovative solutions, while taking a proactive approach to your day-to-day responsibilities.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Act as the subject matter expert for software platforms, product suites, and business system capabilities
- Identify solutions and address gaps in products, processes, or knowledge, managing delivery into production and live use across all [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] regional offices
- Define, develop, and enhance capabilities of existing products and processes in live operation
- Gather, analyze, and translate business requirements into technical solutions using methodologies such as use cases, user stories, UML diagrams, and related artefacts
- Test new functionality as defined and developed, through direct and/or collaborative involvement
- Analyze APIs to support integration with third-party platforms, including airline reservation and airport operations systems, hotel booking tools, payment gateways, insurance services, and more
- Lead workshops with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with third-party providers and specialists to understand system behaviors and interface requirements
- Present and demonstrate product concepts and solutions internally and externally to clients, supplier partners, and third-party providers
- Ensure visibility and clear communication of product and process changes, providing defined requirements for technical teams
- Provide ongoing support, guidance, and expertise to business and technical teams regarding system requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Senior-level Business Analyst experience, including team leadership and delivery of business system and process change
- Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment while collaborating across multiple business functions to achieve organizational goals
- Strong track record of producing clear, effective technical and non-technical documentation
- Demonstrated understanding of integration technologies, standards, and interfacing methodologies
- Proficiency in UML and other common modeling languages and tools
- Advanced user of Microsoft Office 365 and collaboration platforms
- Working knowledge of airline booking tools, including Travelport or other GDS systems
- Experience in commercial IT/software delivery, with background in the airline or broader travel industry
Experience [Employer hidden] Perks:
- Competitive salary DOE
- Private Medical and Dental Insurance
- Wellness/EAP programme
- Employee discounts
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Service-based holiday entitlement
We are committed to offering an equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. To express your interest in the role, please send your updated CV/resume and a cover letter to [contact hidden].
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