Commercial and Operations Analytical Lead (KTP Associate)

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited; Harrogate; Remoto; GBP 32.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited seeks a Commercial and Operations Analytical Lead (KTP Associate) to drive a 30-month partnership with Arville Textiles Ltd. You will focus on embedding a Commercial and Operational Transformation Strategy by connecting commercial insight with operational priorities, enabling better, faster decisions for margin-led, sustainable growth.

The role requires translating complex data into practical actions in a live manufacturing environment, with strong project

Competenze

• Strong background in business analytics, process improvement or digital marketing.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to translate complex data into practical action within a live manufacturing business.
• Proactive, inquisitive mindset with willingness to learn and an agile approach.

Mansioni

• Analyze Arville’s market intelligence and commercial insights to drive business growth.
• Implement data-driven decision-making frameworks, KPIs and dashboards.
• Drive operational improvement through data analysis, improving efficiency and production performance.
• Deliver a structured change initiative to embed new processes and ways of working; build stakeholder trust.
• Manage delivery of a strategic innovation project, monitor progress and adapt approaches to meet timelines.
• Collaborate across functions to align priorities and implement sustainable improvements without disrupting operations.
• Apply analytics and problem-solving to identify opportunities and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support long-term capability building by embedding a data-driven culture.

Conoscenze

Business analytics

Process improvement

Digital marketing

Descrizione del lavoro

Commercial and Operations Analytical Lead (KTP Associate)

Operational Transformation via data-driven decision-making and analysis

We are looking for a motivated and curious individual to lead an exciting Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project in collaboration with Arville Textiles Ltd to embed a Commercial and Operational Transformation Strategy, connecting commercial insight with operational priorities, helping Arville make better, faster decisions that support margin-led, sustainable growth.

The successful candidate must be able to work across functions, build trust, challenge constructively and translate complex data into practical action within a live manufacturing business. We encourage applications from a self-starter with an inquisitive mindset, excellent project management and interpersonal skills, who comes with a strong background in business analytics, process improvement or digital marketing.

Building connections amongst a dynamic team at Arville will set the project for success, so evidencing a proactive, agile approach with a willingness to learn is important for the project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Analysis of Arville’s market intelligence and commercial insights to drive business growth via customer, brand and product strategies.
• Implement data-driven decision-making frameworks, KPIs and business intelligence dashboards.
• Drive operational improvement through data analysis, enhancing efficiency, inventory management and production performance via clear presentation of data.
• Deliver a structured organisational change initiative to embed new processes, behaviours and ways of working. Build trust and foster engagement through effective stakeholder communication.
• Manage the successful delivery of a strategic innovation project, monitoring progress, adapting approaches and ensuring key objectives are achieved within challenging timelines.
• Collaborate across business functions to align priorities and implement sustainable improvements without disrupting day-to-day operations.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities and deliver evidence-based recommendations.
• Support long-term capability building by embedding continuous improvement and a data-driven culture.

This 30-month project offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Arville, based in their Headquarters in Wetherby, and a supportive, cross-disciplinary academic team from Leeds Beckett. Together, you will embed a Commercial and Operational Transformation Strategy, connecting commercial insight with operational priorities, helping Arville make better, faster decisions that support margin-led, sustainable growth.

About the business

Established in 1951 as a family-owned business, Arville has built a world-wide reputation in their advanced technical textiles sector for expertise, experience and quality. They work in partnership with large multinationals and significant specialist companies across global OEM supply chains, including defence, aerospace and automotive sectors.

Arville adhere to four guiding principles reflecting their culture and philosophy:

• Craft and Technical Excellence: Arville are weavers, engineers and problem-solvers.
• Generations and Community: Arville represent a multi-generational workforce with a strong community ethos
• Integrity Across Borders: Arville are a trusted international brand.
• Responsible Transformation: Their 75-year heritage is the foundation of continually evolving technology and transformation.