Head of Operational Analysis – Bristol
Copello is working with a defence consultancy seeking a candidate with a background in Operational Analysis, Operational Research, or Supporting Government Approvals. The Head of Operational Analysis will build and lead a team, collaborating with other departments to set strategy and support complex Government programmes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Vision and Strategy: Define and communicate the department's vision and strategy in collaboration with other department leads.
2. Team Leadership: Motivate, coach, and manage team performance. Lead meetings to share knowledge, coordinate activities, and address issues.
3. Resource Management: Allocate consultants to projects, working with Account Leads to meet demand.
4. Capability Development: Develop and maintain Operational Analysis service offerings aligned with demand, ensuring coherence across the business.
5. Training and Development: Identify training needs and facilitate courses. Coach team members on Operational Analysis tools and techniques.
6. Business Development: Support bid writing and presentations, and identify new capability needs.
7. Technical Assurance: Provide technical guidance on projects to ensure high-quality deliverables.
8. Recruitment: Collaborate with talent acquisition to attract talent and ensure a smooth onboarding process.
Skill Requirements
* Experience delivering Operational Analysis, Approvals Assurance, Decision Support, or Modelling in a consultancy environment.
* Proficiency in writing analysis documentation and business cases.
* Capability development of new tools and techniques.
* Providing technical guidance to ensure quality and client satisfaction.
* Leading multi-disciplinary teams in a consultancy setting.
* Knowledge of government processes within the public sector.
* Stakeholder management skills.
* Experience developing and mentoring employees.
* Contributing to and leading bids and proposals.
Candidate Requirements
* Right to work in the UK.
* Current SC clearance or willingness to undergo clearance.
* At least 5 years’ UK residency for SC clearance.
* Degree qualification or relevant experience.
If interested, please apply now, and we will contact you for a further discussion.
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