Digital Transformation Analyst – Trading
Attractive Salary & Benefits
36.5 Hour week (Hybrid)
Newtownabbey
Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland’s leading foodservice provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Retail, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024.
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
A look into the role
Henderson Wholesale is a leading Wholesaler in Northern Ireland and supplies goods to over 450 stores across various brands such as SPAR, EUROSPAR and VIVO. We source from local farmers, growers and producers and are proud to contribute to our local economy and environment.
We achieved Gold accreditation against the Investors in People standard framework in 2023 in recognition of people management excellence and our commitment to investment in people.
The Purpose of the role:
We are looking for a passionate and innovative Digital Transformation Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving digital innovation and improving operational efficiency by championing low-code and no-code solutions.
You will be at the forefront of shaping how we digitise, streamline, and simplify day-to-day processes within the trading department empowering teams to work smarter and more effectively.
Working as Digital Transformation Analyst you will:
* Learn the business processes and digitise/optimise by developing low-code solutions and automations.
* Deliver tailored training and coaching on approved digital tools (e.g. Power Apps, Power Automate etc.).
* Drive adoption of modern, effective techniques and continuously challenge the status quo.
* Maintain and encourage consistently professional technical standards across all solutions.
* Work collaboratively in cross-functional project teams using a hybrid development approach.
* Support root cause analysis and help define user requirements to produce clear and actionable specifications.
* Facilitate functional requirement assessments and assist users in aligning needs with suitable technology and data solutions.
* Carry out User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
* Act as a low-code subject matter expert, developing digital solutions that enable process change and efficiency.
* Deliver end-user training.
Skills for Success
Joining us as Digital Transformation Analyst the minimum criteria you’ll need is:
* Experience working on digital transformation initiatives, business process changes and project delivery.
* Expertise in Excel/VBA macros and Power Automate with hands-on experience automating repetitive business tasks.
* Experience in designing and deploying low-code apps or automations.
* Experience in building digital apps using Power Platform – especially Power Automate and Power Apps, and Microsoft Flow.
* Full valid UK/EU driving license with access to your own vehicle
The Attributes you’ll need include:
* A natural team player who thrives in collaborative environments and is committed to knowledge-sharing.
* Strong coaching and communication skills to deliver end product.
* Ability to set and follow priorities, managing multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
* Passionate about innovation, with a creative approach to problem-solving and process re-design.
* Ability to work well as part of a team
* Excellent communication skills.
* Resilient and able to deal with challenges/ objections confidently
* Willingness to learn new skills and develop within the role
It is Desirable if you have:
* A Third level degree within a relevant field
* Certifications or formal training in software platforms such as Power Automate, SharePoint, or Power BI.
* Familiarity with Power Pages for public-facing solutions.
* Understanding of agile project delivery working in a project team.
* Familiarity with Power Query
Are we right for you?
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
Ambition – We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
Customer First – We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
Teamwork – We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
Integrity – We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.
The Reward
The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.
You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success.
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Reward Gateway Employee Recognition & Discount Scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.
This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week. Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday. Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available.
If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClelland would be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email joanne.mcclelland@henderson-group.com to get in touch.
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight Wednesday 23rd July 2025
We are an equal opportunities employer.