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Operations Delivery Manager

Job details
Posting date: 22 April 2024
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: + bonus, car allowance & benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 May 2024
Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1SH
Company: Hastings Direct
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 60009597_1712306252

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Summary

Welcome to Hastings Direct - From our Group HR Director Pam Angel


We're a digital insurance provider with ambitious plans to become The Best and Biggest in the UK market. We've made huge investments in our data and tech capabilities over the past few years, along with nurturing our 4Cs culture. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our talented colleagues.


We provide insurance for over three million customers, but we know there's even bigger opportunity out there. The fact you're now reading this job advert means we've tempted you to find out more about #lifeatHD - we really hope you like what you see, and you'll join us to share in the success of the exciting chapter that lies ahead.


We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they feel they tick every box. If you are excited about joining us and think you have some of what we are looking for, even if you're not 100% sure we would love to hear from you.



Job Details

  • Taking on a portfolio of change projects that support a busy Contact Centre, to translate great ideas into credible plans that benefit customers, colleagues and our company
  • Working creatively to solve problems in partnership with frontline colleagues, specialists and the wider Retail Operations/Hastings Direct team
  • Championing a whole systems thinking approach that ensures each change considers processes across the whole customer journey, so that change is implemented well, with lasting results
  • Defining robust plans to implement each change, ensuring each project has clear outcomes, timelines and can be embedded whilst the contact centre manages day to day customer calls, as well as providing program level status reporting for all project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues
  • Coaching, mentoring and motivating a team of Delivery Executives
  • Conducting cost-benefit analysis for each project, ensuring business cases are robust and supporting the Head of Operations Support and other delivery manages to define a common approach to change delivery in Retail Operations


Skills we would love you to have

  • Proven track record of delivering multiple projects successfully, including changes made across operational areas, liaising with IT and general processes
  • Have a genuine passion for making things better for frontline colleagues AND our customers
  • Knowledge of Operational and Risk Management principles/practices would be nice to have too!


What we offer


Join us and you'll find a different way of doing things. We call it the 4Cs. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. As one of our colleagues, you'll be helping to drive our growth, so in return, we'll give you all the support, training and development you need. Not to mention plenty of recognition and rewards, and the scope to voice your ideas and put them into practice.


Reward


Salary - Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews also completed each year)


Flexible Working - We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach so please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail, including days in the office and at home.


Competitive Bonus Scheme - All colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus, which is usually paid in March. The scheme is based on Hastings' performance against our business goals and your own personal performance.


Physical Wellbeing - as a Band 4 colleague, Hastings pay for you to receive private medical Insurance (also known as PMI) This gives you flexibility and convenience to see a specialist or consultant and allows you to decide when and where you will be seen.


Financial Wellbeing - As well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover and income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an AWARD WINNING package which includes - discounts and cashback at everyday retailers and on our own products, fee free independent mortgage advice, and free access to financial wellbeing support.


Mental Wellbeing programme - At Hastings Direct we understand that mental health cannot not be scheduled, that's why we have a range of support to help you keep yourself well. We have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs


There's more! - 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your contracted weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….



Our 4Cs principles are simple: we believe by creating the right culture for our colleagues and giving them the right tools to do their job, we'll deliver good outcomes for every customer, helping us to grow the company profitably and sustainably and allowing us to invest in the communities we serve



We deliver good outcomes for our customers every time by providing great products at the right price with our simple and straightforward service. We treat customers like we want to be treated - fairly, respectfully and with their best interests at heart


Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

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