Strategic Transformation and Process Improvement Analyst (KTP)

In collaboration with UPOWA, The University of Salford has been awarded a 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). This project addresses sector-wide challenges by integrating academic expertise in operational strategy, digital transformation, and supply chain optimisation.

The position will be based within the UPOWA Team at UPOWA’s business premises in Whiteley, Fareham; however, the Associate will be required to travel to the University of Salford for meetings as and when required.

The business is undertaking this KTP to develop standardised processes, apply value-stream mapping, and assess digital readiness to enhance data capture, streamline planning, and reduce waste. The position will also be embedded to the development and roll out of a new ERP system that touches each part of the UPOWA process, working closely with the provider and Group IT team.

By embedding academic frameworks into live operations, this KTP offers a novel, evidence-based approach to sector transformation, positioning UPOWA as a benchmark for quality, resilience, and scalable growth in the UK’s housebuilding sector.

The KTP will deliver transformative commercial impacts for UPOWA, enabling the business to scale sustainably, improve operational efficiency, and respond effectively to regulatory and market shifts. The KTP will also deliver a wide range of benefits beyond commercial growth, supporting UPOWA’s strategic development, sector leadership, and contribution to national sustainability goals.

To commercialise the outputs of the KTP, UPOWA will undertake significant post project investments focused on scaling delivery capacity, embedding operational frameworks, and sustaining strategic change.

The KTP will also foster a culture of continuous improvement and support the integration of digital technologies. This will enhance UPOWA’s agility, enabling it to adapt to changing market conditions and explore new opportunities in retrofit and commercial solar markets.