Manage the introduction and adoption of Lean principles and concepts, ensuring they become part of the lifeblood of Scope Retail and the new way of operating.
Use organisation design methodologies to align the Retail SLT with the new strategy, enabling Scope Retail to become sector leading. Drive the transformation to increased agility through championing the benefits of agile ways of working, principles and behaviours and developing a roadmap for their implementation.
Support the Executive Director of Retail in shaping and continuously improving the Retail strategy.
Manage the workstreams in the Retail transformation programme on behalf of the project sponsors and the Executive Director of Retail to deliver the required results within the specified tolerances of time, cost, quality, scope, and risk.
Support the Exec Director and Retail SLT in a trusted adviser role, being a critical friend and challenging in a positive supportive manner
Main responsibilities
Continuous improvement
Drive business improvement opportunities in Retail through Lean Thinking, working with the Retail SLT to deliver structured projects to achieve measurable improvements in quality, cost and delivery.
Conduct research and analyses of current operational effectiveness to assess the current state and prioritise.
Work in partnership with Retail process owners to identify the root causes of issues restricting Retail performance using a selection of Lean Thinking tools such as process mapping, kaizen events and value stream mapping.
Organisation design
Identify the optimal structural model (including structure, capabilities and ways of working) to deliver the new Retail strategy through discussions with key internal stakeholders and via external research.
Drive the transformation to increased agility in Retail through championing the benefits of agile ways of working, principles and behaviours and developing a roadmap for their implementation.
Support the development and implementation of a new operating model and culture to make Scope Retail become a leader in the sector.
Use organisation design tools and models to help with the design and build of new ways of working in Retail, such as the Community community of practice
Strategic design and innovation
Work closely with the Executive Director of Retail to develop the Retail strategy and the three-year business plan.
Horizon scanning: undertaking research to gather information to gain new insights.
Promote new thinking and innovation within the Retail SLT by sharing insights and research and encouraging debate and challenge about current operating practices and thinking.
Programme management
Build and champion project delivery capability within the Retail SLT, supporting Retail project leads to manage planning and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
Apply appropriate project management processes and controls to ensure the successful delivery of workstreams within the programme. Monitor and report on progress, raising exceptions with the Executive Director of Retail as appropriate.
Drive the adoption of new Agile principles and practices and their implementation.
Undertake appropriate business analysis as required.
Other
Work flexibly as part of the Retail SLT to support the team through periods of pressure and change.
Act as a pioneer for Scope, engaging with relevant external networking events to learn from others and share our work and approach.
Internal contacts
Executive Leadership Team, Retail Senior Leadership Team and Scope’s Leadership Group
Retail managers and employees
Board of Trustees
External contacts
Continuous improvement experts in other charities and organisations
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Knowledge and experience of using Lean Thinking to identify value, eliminate waste and improve processes.
Organisation design and delivery expertise and experience, including designing and delivering structural re-organisations.
Experience of supporting managers through change and an understanding of change management approaches.
Knowledge and experience of operating model design
Strong project and programme management skills
Knowledge of agile methodologies
Knowledge and experience of designing and developing a strategy
Understanding of how a charity retail operation works
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate with and influence at all levels
Desirable
HR knowledge and experience
Knowledge of lean startup methodology
Qualifications
A valid recognised accreditation in professional project management such as
PRINCE2 Practitioner
MSP Practitioner
A valid recognised accreditation in agile project management such as
Agile PM Practitioner
PMI ACP
An accreditation in organisation design, such as the CIPD level 7 advanced level award in organisation design and development.
Desirable: Lean/ Six Sigma qualification
Skills
Essential
Ability to demonstrate strong and effective change leadership skills and actively and visibly role model agile behaviours, including collaboration, trust and reflection.
Analytical skills: the ability to collect and analyse information, problem-solve and make decisions.
Strong facilitation skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to challenge the status quo and disrupt
Ability to inspire and coach colleagues to deliver results
Ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders
Ability to write and present in an engaging style, translating information appropriately for a wide range of audiences
Energy and confidence to direct multiple stakeholders to achieve complex tasks to tight deadlines and resilience in the face of setbacks
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