Information Systems Lead and Business Analyst

Job description

Shape the Future of Aerospace at Safran Are you ready to contribute to ambitious projects and create a positive impact in the aerospace industry? At Safran, you'll work with the brightest minds and best technologies, building valuable experience and joining an innovative, supportive team. We are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets. Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end: design, manufacturing, maintenance and repair.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the Future of Information Systems at Safran Gloucester Are you ready to shape the technology strategy of a world-leading aerospace organisation? We're looking for an Information Systems Lead & Business Analyst to take ownership of our Gloucester MRO site's IS landscape, leading a talented team while driving innovative technology solutions that support both local business goals and Safran's global vision. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical leadership, business analysis, and strategic thinking in a role where you'll have real influence.

Working closely with stakeholders across the business and the wider Safran Group, you'll ensure our systems are reliable, secure, and future-ready, while championing continuous improvement and digital transformation. What you'll be doing

• Define and deliver the Information Systems roadmap for the Gloucester MRO site, ensuring it supports business priorities while aligning with Safran's global IS strategy.
• Lead, coach and inspire a team of Service Delivery Analysts and Software Developers, empowering them to deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.
• Drive major business-wide technology projects that improve efficiency, enhance user experience, and support long-term growth.
• Build strong partnerships between the Gloucester site and Safran's Global IS function, ensuring collaboration, consistency, and the sharing of best practices.
• Partner with the Quality & Safety Manager to implement and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS), supporting compliance with the latest EASA Part-IS regulations.
• Ensure exceptional day-to-day IT service by championing excellent customer support and continually improving service delivery.
• Act as the voice of the business, translating operational needs into technology solutions that create measurable value.
• Facilitate agile sprint planning, ensuring development priorities remain aligned with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Keep stakeholders informed through clear communication on project progress, risks, priorities, and future plans.
• Gather and analyse business requirements, transforming them into clear technical specifications for the development team.
• Lead the full lifecycle of new applications

Why Work at Safran?

Your Wellbeing & Benefits

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
• Flexible working options
• Pension (matched up to 8%) and life assurance
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

Onsite amenities

• parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies What you will bring
• University degree or equivalent in the field of Business Administration, Computer Science, Finance, or Management Information Systems
• Proven experience in team leadership and line management.
• Skilled in business and technical requirements analysis, as well as business process modelling, data modelling, and methodology development.
• Experienced in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, and products.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including a strong knowledge of network security, cloud security and secure software development practices.
• Extensive hands on experience importing and preparing data for use in reporting tools, spreadsheets, graphs, and process visualisations.
• Able to create both technical and user friendly operational procedures in a clear, structured format.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, including proficiency with Scrum, Agile methodologies, and MS Project.