Lead Business Improvement Analyst
£55,000 to £65,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester city centre (hybrid)
About the role
We’re looking for a Lead Business Improvement Analyst to join our Transformation team at Co-op. In this role, you’ll drive meaningful change across our business. You’ll lead complex improvement projects, working with a talented team of specialists to deliver solutions that make a real difference. If you’ve got the skills and experience we’re looking for, this is a great opportunity to help us build a more efficient and effective Co-op that provides more value for our customers, member-owners, and communities.
What you’ll do
* Lead the delivery of complex business improvement projects across Co-op
* Use a range of improvement tools and techniques to solve problems and drive change
* Build strong relationships with colleagues at all levels of seniority
* Use data to identify and solve problems
* Develop financially sound business cases and supporting materials
* Help shape and improve our improvement services and capabilities across Co-op
What you’ll bring
* Experience using recognised improvement methodologies, such as lean at advanced practitioner level, six sigma at green belt level, or equivalent
* Solid financial awareness, with the ability to build robust business cases
* Great communication and collaboration skills
* Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and challenge people inclusively
* Good data analysis and Microsoft Excel skills
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:
* Private healthcare
* An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
* Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
* 24/7 colleague support service
* Training and support for your development and career progression
* Cycle-to-work scheme
A place you’ll belong
We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.
Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process
Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing
As part of your application, you\'ll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you\'re a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.
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