Transformation Consultant in Guildford

BP is seeking an expert Transformation Consultant to partner with business leaders and teams in delivering transformation initiatives across the organisation. A key focus of this role will be operating model and organisational design, helping shape how teams and organisations are structured, work together, and operate effectively through transformation.

The role will also play an important part in driving organisational agility, embedding customer-centric ways of working, improving employee engagement, and supporting sustainable culture change. The successful candidate will combine operating model and organisational design expertise with strong change management, critical thinking, customer influence, and analytical capability to deliver measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead operating model and organisational design activities, assessing current structures, capabilities, ways of working, and accountabilities to find opportunities for improvement.
• Develop future-state operating model and organisational design recommendations aligned with business strategy and transformation objectives.
• Lead and support the implementation of agile ways of working across teams and transformation programmes.
• Facilitate workshops, leadership sessions, and customer engagements to align teams around operating model, organisational design, and broader transformation objectives.
• Design and implement culture and behavioural change initiatives that support business strategy.
• Embed customer-centric thinking into transformation activities and decision-making processes.
• Develop and implement employee engagement strategies to support adoption and minimise resistance to change.
• Build positive relationships with customers at all levels and influence outcomes without direct authority.
• Conduct leadership assessments and provide mentorship to leaders navigating organisational change.
• Apply established change management methodologies to support successful transformation.
• Address workforce concerns and support leaders in handling organisational impacts effectively.
• Support the implementation of new organisational structures and ways of working, helping ensure changes are practical, sustainable, and embedded optimally.
• Leverage knowledge of BP's business environment to tailor transformation approaches and maximise impact.
• Support strategic planning by providing insights, recommendations, and lessons learned from transformation programmes.
• Develop reporting and performance metrics using Excel and other tools to track transformation progress and outcomes.

Crucial Experience & Qualifications

• Strong experience in operating model and organisational design, including assessing current-state organisations and developing future-state structures, accountabilities, capabilities, and ways of working.
• Proven experience leading large-scale business transformation, organisational change, or enterprise improvement programmes.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and frameworks, including Scrum, Kanban, and Lean principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrable experience managing sophisticated customer groups and influencing senior leaders.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience designing and delivering culture change and employee engagement initiatives.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies and standard processes.
• Understanding of workforce transformation and the people impacts associated with operating model and organisational design changes.
• Ability to work effectively in intricate, matrixed corporate environments.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and reporting.

Preferred Experience

• Experience conducting leadership assessments and supporting leadership development initiatives.
• Previous experience within a large multinational organisation undergoing significant transformation.
• Consulting background in transformation, strategy, organisational efficiency, or change management.

At BP, we support our people to learn, grow, and do their best work in a diverse and challenging environment. We know that different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds make us stronger, and we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive.

We also recognise that life extends beyond work. That's why we offer a range of benefits and flexible working options designed to help you balance your professional and personal commitments. From modern collaborative workspaces to wellbeing and development opportunities, we'll support you throughout your career journey.

You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, collaborate with dedicated colleagues from across the organisation, and contribute to decisions that help shape the future of the business.

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.