Operational Transformation Business Partner

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Operational Transformation Business Partner

  • Location:

    London

  • Contact:

    Piere Forbes

  • Contact email:

    piere.forbes@equitycity.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

  • Job ref:

    621

  • Published:

    5 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-07-18

Title: Operational Transformation Business Partner 
Location: London/ hybrid 
Salary: £Competitive 

About the role 
The Operational Transformation Business Partner plays a critical role in identifying, shaping, and supporting the delivery of operational transformation opportunities across the business. This role focuses on: 
  • Partnering with teams across the business to understand challenges, uncover inefficiencies, and define opportunities for improvement. 
  • Evaluating and recommending process and/or technology-enabled solutions that align with business objectives, drawing on knowledge of automation and data tools such as Power Platform and Power BI. 
  • Working with internal and external developers and subject matter experts to shape and implement initiatives 
  • Championing a culture of continuous improvement across Operations and the wider organisation. 
  • Principal Accountabilities:
  • Problem Discovery & Solution Design 
  • Partner with teams to diagnose current processes, uncover pain points, and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Evaluate and propose process and/or technology-enabled solutions, drawing on knowledge of automation and data tools such as Power Platform and Power BI. 
  • Work with internal developers and SMEs to assess feasibility and prioritise opportunities. 
  • Act as a bridge between operational teams and technical enablers, ensuring business needs are clearly defined and translated effectively. 
Value Realisation & Change Enablement 
  • Define and track the expected value of operational improvement initiatives, including efficiency, effectiveness, and customer impact. 
  • Support change management by helping teams understand, adopt, and embed new ways of working. 
  • Shape metrics and performance indicators to assess the impact of implemented changes. 
  • Help teams iterate improvements based on feedback and data insights. 
Operational Excellence Tools & Techniques 
  • Apply operational excellence tools and techniques (e.g. Lean) to support structured problem solving. 
  • Document improved processes in maps and SOPs, ensuring clarity and sustainability. 
  • Coach teams in identifying inefficiencies and enabling continuous improvement thinking. 
Stakeholder Engagement & Influence 
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, acting as a trusted advisor on operational transformation. 
  • Facilitate collaborative sessions and workshops to co-design solutions with stakeholders. 
  • Drive alignment and understanding across diverse teams and ensure that improvement initiatives remain business-led. 
Education, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Experience 
  • Proven experience in an operational excellence, business improvement, or transformation consulting. 
  • Strong understanding of automation and data tools (e.g. Power Platform, Power BI) and their business applications. 
  • Experience applying process improvement tools and techniques (e.g. Lean, value stream mapping). 
  • Experience in insurance/reinsurance (desirable). 
Skills 
  • Excellent problem solver with a structured, analytical mindset. 
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across all levels. 
  • Ability to translate complex processes and data into clear, actionable recommendations. 
  • Comfortable working autonomously and managing multiple priorities. 
  • Skilled in stakeholder facilitation, workshop design, and collaborative problem-solving. 
  • Ability to advise and shape solutions rather than focus solely on delivery. 
Regulatory Conduct Rules 
  • Act with integrity;
  • Act with due skill, care and diligence;
  • Be open and co-operative with Lloyd’s, the FCA, the PRA, and other regulators;
  • Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly; and
  • Observe proper standards of market conduct. 
  • Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers.