Work Measurement Analyst
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If you are curious, confident and enjoy collaborating to deliver high-impact work that will support business productivity, this is a great opportunity for you to be part of a high-performing team with strong development support.
We are looking for a Work Measurement Analyst where you will be part of the Workforce Management team within the HR department to deliver accurate, robust measurement timings for in-store processes.
Your work will enable our retail stores to operate effectively with the right level of labour, while optimising productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Planning the Measurements
* Work closely with the team and central stakeholders to define measurement requirements
* Create the plan and select the most appropriate work measurement methodology for each activity
* Observe, review, and document in-store processes to fully understand the end-to-end task and capture all variables
Completing the Measurements
* Liaise with stakeholders to ensure objectives and methodologies are clearly understood
* Carry out in-store measurements using appropriate techniques (e.g. work study methods, activity sampling, video-based analysis)
* Produce Labour Standards and calculate Basic Minute Values (BMVs) for defined processes and tasks
Analysing, validating and presenting the measurements
* Validate and quality-check measurement results
* Review differences in processes pre- and post-implementation, highlighting efficiencies or variances
* Summarise findings clearly and present insights to stakeholders to ensure understanding and alignment
Additional Activities
* Conduct store visits for measurements, process audits and validation
* Support continuous improvement in productivity and labour optimisation
What Were Looking For
Essential
* Curiosity and a strong willingness to learn
* Excellent planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
* Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
* A growth mindset with a solution-focused xsngvjr approach
* High attention to detail and strong numerical skills
* Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, changing environment
* Confidence communicating with stakeholders at all levels of the business
* Good proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel and PowerPoint)
* Full UK driving licence
* Flexibility to travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays with notice
Desirable
* Experience working in a retail environment
* Project management experience
* Knowledge or practical experience of work measurement / work study methodologies such as MTM2
* Background in productivity, industrial engineering, or workforce management