Business Design Consultant - 12 month FTC

AXA Insurance Plc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable insurance company is seeking a Business Design Consultant for a 12-month fixed term contract in Birmingham. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction and thought leadership in business design, engage with stakeholders, and drive innovation in operating models. Offering a competitive salary of up to £65,000 and a range of benefits including a generous annual leave package and a contributory pension scheme, this role demands proven experience in business design and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary company bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

AXA employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a business design consultant or in a similar strategic role.
• Experience in conducting Operating Model analysis and redesign projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Evidenced ability to bring your design through from concept to delivery.
• Proficiency in relevant design tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Drive impactful business design solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide strategic direction and thought leadership in business design initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand their challenges and deliver tailored solutions.
• Apply analytical thinking and design methodologies to tackle business challenges.
• Drive innovation in operating models and explore growth opportunities.
• Mentor junior team members and share insights within the team.

Skills

Strategic direction

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Communication

Proficiency in design tools

Job description

Description

We’re looking for a Business Design Consultant to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract. You’ll drive impactful business design solutions and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to shape innovative operating models and create sustainable strategies for our organisation's growth and success.

You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a number of teams across the organisation, creating clarity around the architecture of our business, simplifying complex structures, and enabling a shared understanding of how each component fits together.

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) in the future. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing strategic direction and thought leadership in business design initiatives, leading projects from inception to delivery, guiding junior team members and fostering a culture of design excellence.
• Engaging with key stakeholders to understand their unique challenges, goals, and requirements, developing deep insights into their needs and collaborating to deliver tailored and effective business design solutions.
• Tackling complex business challenges by applying a blend of analytical thinking, design methodologies, and industry knowledge.
• Driving innovation in operating models to optimise the business and stay ahead of industry trends and disruptions, exploring opportunities for diversification, growth, and market expansion.
• Mentoring junior team members.
• Staying updated on emerging trends, industry best practices, and design methodologies, sharing knowledge and insights within the team and contributing to thought leadership initiatives.
• Providing innovative and data‑driven solutions to enhance business processes and customer experiences.

Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a business design consultant or in a similar strategic role.
• Experience in conducting Operating Model analysis and redesign projects.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a track record of delivering innovative solutions.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Evidenced ability to bring your design through from concept to delivery, ensuring our strategy is delivered into real life ways of working.
• Ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in relevant design tools and software used in business design and analysis.
• Prior experience working on large, digital transformations is advantageous.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and collaborative work environment.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What we offer:

At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:

• Competitive annual salary of up to £65,000 dependent on experience
• Discretionary company & performance‑based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
• Private medical cover
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• Wellbeing services & resources
• AXA employee discounts

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Who we are:

At AXA Health, we’re passionate about helping our members to put their health first, whether that’s individuals and families, small businesses, or huge corporates. From fast access to diagnosis and treatment, to guidance and tools that can help them manage their health every day, not just when there’s a problem, our members can be confident we’ll guide them, every step of the way.