Senior Operational Improvement Business Partner

Western Power; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Power is seeking a Senior Operational Improvement Business Partner to lead continuous improvement initiatives aligned with strategic goals in Bristol. The role involves project management, coaching, and optimizing business processes, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and capability. Applicants should possess significant experience in process improvement methodologies and strong leadership skills, along with the opportunity to engage in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Professional Development opportunities

Employee recognition and benefits programme

Access to Employee Network Groups

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Salary packaging and discounted memberships

Qualifications

• 10+ years of business/process improvement experience.
• Strong skills in project management and process improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to drive organizational change.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering significant business/process improvement projects.
• Provide guidance on operational efficiency opportunities.
• Develop and mentor improvement partners and analysts.

Skills

Project Management

Process Improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Senior Operational Improvement Business Partner, Bristol

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Client:

Western Power

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to deliver work that truly matters to our community?

There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Operational Improvement Business Partner at Perth Office CBD on a 18 month Maximum term basis.

About this role

As the Senior Operational Improvement Business Partner, you will be accountable for developing, driving and delivering continuous improvement aligned to strategic goals within Asset Operations with a strong focus on operational efficiency and future capability. This will be achieved through delivering significant projects to achieve tangible business benefits in line with Western Power’s strategic plan, while actively seeking out efficiency opportunities within the business and the application of multiple process / business improvement models and methodologies to fit the required purpose.

This position will provide subject matter expertise in supporting the building and maintaining of a framework that will provide Asset Operations customers with a consistent approach to operational improvement. This will include best practise coaching and mentoring within the area, to operations and where appropriate to the wider business. This position will also lead initiatives which aim to achieve tangible business benefits in line with Western Power’s strategic plan. Reporting to all levels of management required at each stage of progress. Including:

• Accountable for the completion of significant business / process improvement projects to time, cost quality and strategic targets
• To consistently achieve validated benefits in line with project objectives
• Accountable for providing guidance to the business on Western Power operating model, while identifying potential efficiency opportunities
• Developing and maintain end to end processes to deliver optimal Asset Operations customer outcomes
• Assist in the design and delivery of an operational improvement framework, application and ongoing sustainability.
• Developing and mentoring Operational Improvement Business Partners, Project Managers, Business Analysts and other business employees on improvement best practices
• Developing and maintaining effective “value” relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Alignment of projects and initiatives with organisation wide change program

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Qualified in Lean Six Sigma / process improvement disciplines / methodologies or related business experience
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• 10 + years of business / process improvement experience
• Extensive, broad and demonstrated experience in the application of the business / process improvement methodology with demonstrated outcomes
• Strong Project Management experience and process improvement skills and techniques/methodologies
• Proven experience in process / business improvement training, development and mentorship
• Proven success in leading organisational and cultural change in a complex environment
• Strong presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence at all levels of management through clear, informed and logical discussions/presentations
• The ability to ‘lead self’ by coordinating and balancing multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
• Innovative and creative problem-solving skills used within a team and with Customers
• Proven skills to drive performance targets to completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interaction with others is primarily concerned with influencing, developing and motivating people and changing behaviour
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership