Business Improvement Specialist - Belfast, United Kingdom - Allen & Overy

Allen & Overy

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Belfast, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Business Improvement Specialist
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Business Improvement Specialist to join the Allen & Overy Belfast office

Support Services Business Projects (SSBP) team

The Support Services Business Projects (SSBP) team was established to undertake the analysis and delivery of a range of complex business change projects.

The projects are predominately process led improvements and may have a cross functional and global scope.

The portfolio of projects carried out by this team are authorised directly by the four Global Support Directors and so are of strategic importance to the firm.

About A&O
Allen & Overy is a leading global law firm operating in over thirty countries. We help clients address complex and important challenges and we're respected for our innovation and quality of work. Our culture is inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance, and we nurture an environment where you can belong and excel.

What you will do

As a Business Improvement Specialist, you will support the delivery of one or more business projects, as the team portfolio demands.

Working with the business project managers and stakeholders, you will clarify the business problem, complete analysis, identify solutions and implement change.

This will include:_
Analyse and document the current (As-Is) process ensuring consistency and minimum standards are adhered to
Analyse the process indepth and provide findings and recommendations on how it may be improved (To-Be) with a focus on the people, process and systems elements (might need to reword this)
Support the development of robust business cases and well defined project proposals for implementation of improvements

Project management responsibilities

Organise and assist in all project meetings and steering/working groups
Maintain project files, documentation, plans, actions logs and reports in line with internal project methodology
Support the Project Manager in the continued analysis, tracking and communication of risks, issues, controls and opportunities
Liaise with all project stakeholders to ensure that actions are completed in a timely manner
Act as the point of contact and communicate project progress to all stakeholders

What you will have

Competent analytical skills with both quantitative and qualitative data with a high attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships
Proficient in communication and influencing skills (verbal, written and presentation) with the ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences
Keen eye for detail with the ability to work effectively to get things done in a dynamic environment whilst managing multiple priorities.
Strong facilitation skills; often working with multiple stakeholders to understand their part in the business process
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and can work independently with mínimal guidance
Ability to work effectively at all levels of an organisation
Good organisation/coordination skills and the ability to multitask and work under pressure
Ability to work with all levels in an organisation and demonstrate a 'can do' attitude
Fast learner, building knowledge quickly of the wider A&O business, its operations and people
Focused on professional development
Ability to adapt to and implement change
Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

Knowledge

Business process methodology including business process mapping and analysis
Understand structure, contents and rationale of a business case
Support services processes
Knowledge and experience of project management methodologies
Knowledge of change management methodologies

What we can offer you

At Allen & Overy, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees.

Some of these benefits include:

our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing including GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, online discounts and lifestyle management services.

Allen & Overy recognises the value of flexible working and embraces hybrid working, allowing our people to work from home up to 40% of their working time.

We do however remain committed to working together in person for the remaining 60% of time so that we can learn, grow and succeed together.

Please note this role is based in the A&O Belfast office, with an onsite presence required in line with our hybrid working policy.