Transformation Office Manager

TN United Kingdom; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transformation Office Manager to join their team in Worthing. This pivotal role involves managing a small team while driving continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an analytical thinker with a passion for hands-on involvement in projects. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders and ensure effective communication of process changes. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to environmental goals, this position offers a unique opportunity for career progression and personal development. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to a greener future.

Benefits

Generous pension up to 11% company contribution

25 days annual leave

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Fully funded eye tests

Two paid volunteering days per year

Discounts with over 800 retailers

Study support for relevant qualifications

Flexible maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as an Analyst in a project/portfolio team.
• Strong IT literacy and ability to learn IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of three and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance Team on Benefit Realisation.

Skills

Analytical Skills

People Management

IT Literacy

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Education

Relevant Qualifications

Tools

Wave

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Job Title: Transformation Office Manager

Location: Durrington (Worthing, West Sussex)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37/week

There has never been a better time to join our organisation as we build towards a greener future, tackling climate change, minimising our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint!

Job Overview

This is an important role within our Transformation Office. You will work as part of a team, with a small number of direct reports (three). This is a hands-on role, so we are looking for someone who enjoys getting involved rather than just overseeing.

Day to day you'll be:

1. Working as an Analyst
2. Managing a team of three
3. Striving for continuous improvement and exploring new ways of doing things
4. Keeping handbooks up to date with process changes and communicating these changes effectively
5. Collaborating closely with the Finance Team regarding Benefit Realisation
6. Involved in the full project lifecycle

About You

You should be a people person with experience as an Analyst in a project/portfolio team, and ideally some people management or supervisory experience.

To be suitable, you will be/ have:

• Experienced as an Analyst in a Project/Portfolio setting
• Curious, inquisitive, and proactive in asking questions
• Passionate about continuous improvement, with examples from past work
• Strong IT literacy, with the ability to learn IT systems (we use Wave)
• Highly organised, capable of managing a virtual office and coordinating site visits and social events
• A social character who can build rapport with stakeholders
• Interested in remaining 'hands-on'

Package

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with a hybrid working approach between our Durrington office and home.

We offer a salary of up to £58,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, along with benefits including:

• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months)
• Fully funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Discounts with over 800 retailers
• Study support for relevant qualifications
• Flexible maternity leave and return-to-work options
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private Medical Insurance (Senior Levels Only)

Join our Transformation team and explore career progression, training, and development opportunities, all while contributing to our environmental goals.

If you're interested but unsure if you meet all requirements or need flexible hours, contact us to discuss potential solutions.

If this role isn't a perfect fit but you'd like to be considered for future opportunities, register your details here: Introduce Yourself

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