Do you struggle to find business analysts who have the technical and communication skills to keep your projects on track? There’s no question that people who combine the ability to assess risk, understand requirements, manage stakeholders, and deliver business change and transformation aren’t easy to find. Insight from Peregrine Intelligence can reframe your needs and uncover new talent pools.
How big is the UK business analyst talent pool?
| Number of professionals who currently work in business / data analyst or insights / intelligence / research roles | 88,250+ |
| Number of professionals who currently work in business analyst roles | 47,980+ |
When you take adjacent skills into account including business, data, intelligence, and research, the number of potential business analysts jumps by over 83%.
Who is looking for roles?
42% of business analysts
are open to new opportunities
This means almost half of business analysts have indicated they are open to new roles on LinkedIn. Peregrine Intelligence recommends capitalising on the wider talent pool who have transferable skills and offering them training and upskilling opportunities.
Where are business analysts located?
Although London is the largest talent hub, it also has high demand and elevated salaries. Peregrine Intelligence recommends investing in hubs outside the capital such as Newcastle upon Tyne, Leeds, and Sheffield to avoid additional costs and high hiring demand. As demand continues to increase and companies lose experienced talent, they backfill these with junior Business Analyst positions.
Which organisations employ the most business analyst candidates?
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What factors are most attractive to candidates?
It’s no surprise that in-demand business analysts make compensation and flexibility priorities according to the latest LinkedIn Employer Value Proposition Survey. Peregrine Intelligence recommends ensuring that offered benefits package is in line with candidate expectations to help stand out from the competition – e.g.offer salaries in the top end of the average salary band and ensure flexible working and career growth / development opportunities are included in the go-to-market strategy.
 | 79% | Compensation and benefits |
 | 56% | Flexible working |
 | 51% | Career growth |
Sources: LinkedIn, Lightcast, Stratigens Glassdoor, Reed, IT Jobs Watch, Morgan McKinley, Indeed, Total Jobs, CW Jobs, Jooble, Robert Half, Check-a-Salary, Jobsite.co.uk, Levels.fyi, National Careers, Talent.com, Michael Page, TechnoJobs.
If you’d like to discuss how you can develop the skills’ strategy and plan that will take your organisation in the right direction, get in touch on LinkedIn or drop me an email. stuart.rogers@peregrineresourcing.com
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