Op Model Lead in Bristol

Your part in our mission delivering programmes of national importance demands expertise in understanding how organisations align people, processes and technology to deliver the specified outcomes. As Manager within the Enterprise Digitisation and Change capability, you will bring demonstrable experience in designing and implementing Target Operating Models (TOM). You will be asked to design and implement a TOM for our client, enabling them to deliver one of the UK’s most ambitious transformation programmes with clarity, confidence, and control.

Our structure at Squarcle is designed to support your growth and success. You’ll have a Performance Manager to guide your career development, and an Engagement Director to support your day‑to‑day project work. This role sits within our Enterprise Design and Change Capability, where you’ll work closely with our Enterprise Design Change MD and be asked to contribute to the development of the capability. Your Performance Manager and project assignment will be confirmed once your first engagement is agreed.

This is what you’ll be doing:

• Leading the design and evolution of Target Operating Models for large, complex programmes - translating strategy into clear, actionable structures and ways of working.
• Working with senior stakeholders to define how teams, systems, and governance align to deliver programme outcomes effectively.
• Continuing to develop and refine our in-house TOM frameworks, tools, and methods - helping set the standard for how we deliver enterprise design.
• Coaching and upskilling colleagues in TOM design and deployment, building capability across our wider consulting teams.
• Bringing fresh thinking and lessons learned from live programmes to improve how we deliver transformation across the business.

We’ll continue to develop and measure your success in the following areas:

• Clients trust you as a go‑to expert for shaping and delivering effective operating models.
• The operating models you design are delivering measurable improvements and strong client feedback.
• You’re helping to grow our Enterprise Digitisation and Change capability - developing tools, methods, and people around you.
• You’re contributing to wider Squarcle activity, from supporting business development to sharing insight and thought leadership.

Where you’ll be stretched (and thrive):

• Driving clarity and alignment in a complex programme with multiple stakeholders, each with different priorities and perspectives.
• Continuing to build and embed the TOM capability across the business while balancing delivery pressures.
• Translating strategic objectives into practical, actionable operating models that actually work in practice across large‑scale, high‑stakes programmes.

We think you’ll love:

• Leading a sub‑capability area within Enterprise Design and Change, shaping how the team grows and develops.
• Working on operating models that are central to our client offerings - influencing multiple opportunities over time.
• Delivering an operating model for a high‑profile, complex programme that has real national strategic impact.

This isn’t just another consulting role. It’s a chance to be part of something growing, ambitious, and meaningful.

The skills you’ll need to succeed in this role:

• Proven experience designing and implementing operating models in complex programmes or organisations.
• Strong skills in business process management, strategy development, and translating plans into action.
• Strong skills in transformation and organisational change management.
• Experience leading and developing teams, building capability, and coaching others.
• Consultancy experience delivering client‑facing projects, with practical expertise in change management.

What we offer:

• Generous leave package: 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays — increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years. You’ll also get five extra days for your five and 10‑year anniversaries. Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV.
• Private medical insurance provided once you’ve completed your probation.
• Recognition and rewards: £1,000 referral bonus for successful hires, performance‑related awards, milestone and life‑event hampers to celebrate life’s big moments.
• Development & learning: Annual training week abroad, funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business.
• Travel & wellbeing: Cycle to work scheme, discounted travel through funded railcards.
• Pension: Our pension provider is NOW Pensions, pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee.

We review our benefits regularly to ensure they stay competitive and meaningful - so this list may evolve as we grow. Our working hours are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (with an hour for lunch), Monday – Friday.

About us: At Squarcle, our people are at the heart of what we do. We’re a digitally native supply chain consultancy, helping clients transform how they plan, buy, and operate. Squarcle is a fast‑growing SME with offerings across enterprise design and change, supply chain and digital capabilities. Transforming procurement and supply chains with expert insight, digital innovation and data‑driven precision, we combine deep supply chain expertise with cutting‑edge digital tools and data science to deliver practical, lasting results. Whether it’s optimising end‑to‑end processes, redesigning supply chain networks, improving cost‑to‑serve, or shaping smarter S&OP strategies - we work side‑by‑side with clients to build supply chains that are efficient, resilient, and fit for the future.

Apply now and take the next step toward doing work that matters, with a team that’s shaping the future of supply chain consulting.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

We’re committed to creating a diverse environment. We embrace differences and hire based on merit, giving equal consideration to all applications, regardless of gender, background, and race.