Value Assurance Lead - Data-Driven Transformation

Compass Group UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a highly analytical Value Assurance Lead to oversee testing, validation, deployment readiness and post-implementation monitoring across a portfolio of transformation initiatives. You will develop assurance frameworks, measure outcomes against KPIs and provide evidence-based recommendations to guide deployment decisions.

The role requires strong data interpretation, governance experience and collaboration with Change Leads, Process Improvement Leads and Deployment

Qualifications

• Experience in operational assurance, PMO, business improvement, deployment readiness or process validation roles.
• Strong experience working in data-led transformation or operational environments.
• Expertise in developing dashboards, reporting packs and performance metrics.
• Ability to analyse complex data and turn findings into practical business recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing, validation, deployment readiness and post-implementation monitoring across transformation initiatives.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to support deployment decisions.
• Develop assurance frameworks and readiness assessments for deployment activities.
• Measure changes against KPIs and business benefits.
• Maintain documentation of testing outcomes, risks and lessons learned.

Skills

Operational assurance

Data-led transformation

Stakeholder management

Performance analytics

Governance & risk management

Education

Lean Six Sigma qualifications

Agile qualifications

Job description

Compass Group UK is seeking a highly analytical Value Assurance Lead to oversee testing, validation, deployment readiness and post-implementation monitoring across a portfolio of transformation initiatives. You will develop assurance frameworks, measure outcomes against KPIs and provide evidence-based recommendations to guide deployment decisions.

The role requires strong data interpretation, governance experience and collaboration with Change Leads, Process Improvement Leads and Deployment