Commercial and Operations Analytical Lead (KTP Associate)

We are looking for a motivated and curious individual to lead an exciting Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project in collaboration with Arville Textiles Ltd to embed a Commercial and Operational Transformation Strategy, connecting commercial insight with operational priorities, helping Arville make better, faster decisions that support margin-led, sustainable growth.

The successful candidate must be able to work across functions, build trust, challenge constructively and translate complex data into practical action within a live manufacturing business. We encourage applications from a self-starter with an inquisitive mindset, excellent project management and interpersonal skills, who comes with a strong background in business analytics, process improvement or digital marketing.

Building connections amongst a dynamic team at Arville will set the project for success, so evidencing a proactive, agile approach with a willingness to learn is important for the project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Analysis of Arville’s market intelligence and commercial insights to drive business growth via customer, brand and product strategies.
• Implement data-driven decision-making frameworks, KPIs and business intelligence dashboards.
• Drive operational improvement through data analysis, enhancing efficiency, inventory management and production performance via clear presentation of data.
• Deliver a structured organisational change initiative to embed new processes, behaviours and ways of working. Build trust and foster engagement through effective stakeholder communication.
• Manage the successful delivery of a strategic innovation project, monitoring progress, adapting approaches and ensuring key objectives are achieved within challenging timelines.
• Collaborate across business functions to align priorities and implement sustainable improvements without disrupting day-to-day operations.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to identify opportunities and deliver evidence-based recommendations.
• Support long-term capability building by embedding continuous improvement and a data-driven culture.

This 30-month project offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Arville, based in their Headquarters in Wetherby, and a supportive, cross-disciplinary academic team from Leeds Beckett. Together, you will embed a Commercial and Operational Transformation Strategy, connecting commercial insight with operational priorities, helping Arville make better, faster decisions that support margin-led, sustainable growth.