Business Transformation Specialist

Job description

Job Description:

Business Transformation Specialist

Oxford

Permanent

About our team...

Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and spares support.  Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation, flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying school (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

Joining the business improvements team based at AHUK Oxford.

The Business Transformation Specialist is responsible for driving and supporting strategic change initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, optimize processes, and support sustainable business growth. This role acts as a catalyst for transformation, working closely with cross-functional teams to analyze current practices, develop improvement strategies, and implement solutions that align with the organization’s long-term goals.

Main responsibilities:

Strategic Analysis and Planning:

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Assess current business processes and systems to identify areas for improvement.

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Collaborate with senior management to define transformation goals and key performance indicators.

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Develop detailed roadmaps and action plans for implementing strategic changes.

Project Management:

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Lead transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.

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Coordinate with various departments to ensure alignment and integration of transformation initiatives.

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Monitor project progress and adjust strategies as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.

Change Management:

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Facilitate effective change management practices, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.

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Engage stakeholders across all levels to gain buy-in and support for new initiatives.

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Conduct workshops to collaborate teams on new processes and technologies.

Performance Improvement:

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Analyse data to track performance metrics and the impact of transformation initiatives.

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Identify and implement continuous improvement strategies.

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Benchmark against internal and external best practices to drive competitive advantage.

Communication and Reporting:

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Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations for executive leadership.

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Serve as a liaison between project teams and senior management, ensuring clear communication of objectives, progress, and challenges.

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Maintain documentation of project processes, decisions, and outcomes.

Knowledge and Skills

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The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset and strategic thinking ability, enabling them to assess complex business processes and pinpoint opportunities for improvement.

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Well-versed in project and change management, capable of leading cross-functional teams and implementing effective strategies with methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.

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A high degree of technical proficiency in data analysis tools and business intelligence software, they can translate complex data into actionable insights.

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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for engaging with diverse stakeholders and clearly articulating transformative ideas, while a creative problem-solving approach and adaptability ensure success in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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Ability to translate business requirements into technical data solutions.

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Understanding of key business metrics and KPIs, ensuring that data pipelines support decision-making.

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Dashboard creation in Skywise ,Google Looker /other comparable software.

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Experience of delivering concepts into production.

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Ability to liaise with non-technical teams to define and refine project requirements, ensuring data-driven business improvements.

Education, Qualifications or Training

Essential

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STEM HND

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SC or higher clearance

Desirable

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Knowledge of airline and MRO operations.

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Extensive business / industrial experience.

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Lean belt green/black.

Additional requirements 

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Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance.

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Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations.

The Reward

In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments.  On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

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Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company

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Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially, AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic

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Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion. 

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Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply)

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Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme) 

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Technology ( employee purchase scheme) 

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Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme)

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Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme)

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Health-care Cash Scheme

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Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) 

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Health Assessments

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Travel Insurance

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Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.

Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Airbus Helicopters UK Ltd

Employment Type:
Permanent

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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Customer Eng.&Technical Support&Services

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to  emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.