Role : Commercial Operations Analyst Function : Decision Science Location : Dunstable we have a fantastic hybrid working environment, you'll need to be in the office at least 2 days per week but the rest of your week can be flexible to what works best for you and your role. Type of role: Permanent Whitbread are growing their decision science team and are expanding into the commercial space - we are looking for a Commercial Operations Analyst to come on board and act as a key operational interface between our Commercial and Hotel Operations teams and the commercial operating systems that enable effective pricing and inventory management of hotel rooms. Inside the role: Enable the Trading team to quickly and safely implement change in pricing and parameter setup within our pricing systems Support the Sales & Distribution team by amending or loading new rates into our hotel management system for distribution to our B2B customers Support implementation of planned changes in inventory, including new openings, extensions, refurbs and changes in room types/configuration Implement unplanned changes in inventory setup and availability to support hotel operations Proactively identify and react to opportunities to improve enforcement of rate class T&Cs, helping to drive revenue quality through reduced cancellation rates Support implementation of changes to reservations, either individually or through batch/scripted processes Apply changes in configuration (parameters, rules etc) within the Hotel Management System to enable accurate application of commercial strategy/tactics We're open to you : Experience in handling and manipulating large quantities of data Building and applying systematic error checking processes Keen curiosity Effective stakeholder management Experience with MS Office Intermediate MS Excel user We're 1,200 hotels and restaurants in the UK, Germany and the UAE, but we're more than that. We're the 35,000 people supporting our brands every day. The ones sourcing the nation's favourite breakfast, plating up family favourites, and the great night's sleep guaranteed people. We're also always preparing for new openings, looking ahead and revamping our online presence. We do it for our guests, and it's the details that keep them returning time and time again. We could be at the end of their road, their trusty choice for business trips, or we could be the place they associate with big celebrations up and down the country. We're a constant in a changing world, and we'd love you to join us. Bring your energy, ideas and sense of fun, we're waiting and so are our brands. In return, we will offer you: An annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 10% of base salary An optional contributory pension matched up to 10% Individual / Family BUPA healthcare Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and a regular 25% discount in our Restaurant brands Access to Whitbread's Save As You Earn scheme, with a fantastic 20% discount on Whitbread shares Recognition for service anniversaries, starting from 1 year Access to a range of discounts from everyday brands Charity donations through our Give and Match and Raise and Match schemes A collaborative work culture that focuses on enabling your success and continuing your personal development Hybrid working and a genuine flexible working policy
Dec 13, 2022
Full time
Role : Commercial Operations Analyst Function : Decision Science Location : Dunstable we have a fantastic hybrid working environment, you'll need to be in the office at least 2 days per week but the rest of your week can be flexible to what works best for you and your role. Type of role: Permanent Whitbread are growing their decision science team and are expanding into the commercial space - we are looking for a Commercial Operations Analyst to come on board and act as a key operational interface between our Commercial and Hotel Operations teams and the commercial operating systems that enable effective pricing and inventory management of hotel rooms. Inside the role: Enable the Trading team to quickly and safely implement change in pricing and parameter setup within our pricing systems Support the Sales & Distribution team by amending or loading new rates into our hotel management system for distribution to our B2B customers Support implementation of planned changes in inventory, including new openings, extensions, refurbs and changes in room types/configuration Implement unplanned changes in inventory setup and availability to support hotel operations Proactively identify and react to opportunities to improve enforcement of rate class T&Cs, helping to drive revenue quality through reduced cancellation rates Support implementation of changes to reservations, either individually or through batch/scripted processes Apply changes in configuration (parameters, rules etc) within the Hotel Management System to enable accurate application of commercial strategy/tactics We're open to you : Experience in handling and manipulating large quantities of data Building and applying systematic error checking processes Keen curiosity Effective stakeholder management Experience with MS Office Intermediate MS Excel user We're 1,200 hotels and restaurants in the UK, Germany and the UAE, but we're more than that. We're the 35,000 people supporting our brands every day. The ones sourcing the nation's favourite breakfast, plating up family favourites, and the great night's sleep guaranteed people. We're also always preparing for new openings, looking ahead and revamping our online presence. We do it for our guests, and it's the details that keep them returning time and time again. We could be at the end of their road, their trusty choice for business trips, or we could be the place they associate with big celebrations up and down the country. We're a constant in a changing world, and we'd love you to join us. Bring your energy, ideas and sense of fun, we're waiting and so are our brands. In return, we will offer you: An annual Whitbread performance incentive worth up to 10% of base salary An optional contributory pension matched up to 10% Individual / Family BUPA healthcare Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and a regular 25% discount in our Restaurant brands Access to Whitbread's Save As You Earn scheme, with a fantastic 20% discount on Whitbread shares Recognition for service anniversaries, starting from 1 year Access to a range of discounts from everyday brands Charity donations through our Give and Match and Raise and Match schemes A collaborative work culture that focuses on enabling your success and continuing your personal development Hybrid working and a genuine flexible working policy
Glasgow, G2 5AD / Hybrid Salary circa £30,000-£50,000 per annum (depending on experience) Permanent contract and flexible working pattern Closing date: 6th January 2023 The Team At ScottishPower, we are facing many challenges and are committed to continually improving our processes and technology to support our customers. You will be part of the Centre of Excellence, which is a multi-discipline engineering team of around 100 talented individuals. We drive the delivery of software solutions to meet the fast-moving needs of the business. We are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey. What you'll be doing Our Business Analysts work closely with the business teams on problems, which are often complex and difficult to solve. They lead the implementation of the solution with the developers and technical teams. What you'll bring Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience Experience of delivering software solutions in a corporate or start-up engineering environment, or equivalent A passion for technology and some experience using industry-standard programming languages Ability to explain complicated concepts to our business teams What's in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, we also offer the following addition bene benefits: Pension scheme. We'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10% 36 days annual leave Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving And many more Why ScottishPower ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in. ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to . Mobility Information Don't worry if you are not citizen of the country of the vacancy. We will sponsor your visa and help with your move costs.
Dec 13, 2022
Full time
Glasgow, G2 5AD / Hybrid Salary circa £30,000-£50,000 per annum (depending on experience) Permanent contract and flexible working pattern Closing date: 6th January 2023 The Team At ScottishPower, we are facing many challenges and are committed to continually improving our processes and technology to support our customers. You will be part of the Centre of Excellence, which is a multi-discipline engineering team of around 100 talented individuals. We drive the delivery of software solutions to meet the fast-moving needs of the business. We are looking for like-minded people to join us on our journey. What you'll be doing Our Business Analysts work closely with the business teams on problems, which are often complex and difficult to solve. They lead the implementation of the solution with the developers and technical teams. What you'll bring Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience Experience of delivering software solutions in a corporate or start-up engineering environment, or equivalent A passion for technology and some experience using industry-standard programming languages Ability to explain complicated concepts to our business teams What's in it for you As well as a competitive salary which is reviewed annually, we also offer the following addition bene benefits: Pension scheme. We'll double match your contribution up to a company contribution of 10% 36 days annual leave Holiday purchase - perfect your work/life balance with extra annual leave Share Incentive Plan and Sharesave Scheme Electric Vehicle Schemes - to help you transition to green/clean driving And many more Why ScottishPower ScottishPower is part of the Iberdrola Group, one of the world's largest integrated utility companies and a world leader in wind energy. With a commitment to generate all of our energy from renewable resources and a drive to create the energy infrastructure of the future, we're at the forefront of the journey to Net Zero and investing over £6m every working day to make this happen. With diverse opportunities across our businesses and a commitment to invest in our own internal talent, ScottishPower can offer people real career opportunities that meet personal and professional goals, in a global organisation. Inclusion, diversity, and a social purpose are at the heart of everything we do. Together with our values, they bring us together into a stronger, more sustainable business with direct links to the communities we serve. It takes all kinds of people to build a large-scale business like ours, so whatever your background, you'll fit right in. ScottishPower is committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to . Mobility Information Don't worry if you are not citizen of the country of the vacancy. We will sponsor your visa and help with your move costs.
About us We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are 3,300 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Job Description Digital isn't just about fast-changing technology opening new possibilities, and the door to new competitors, it's about the consideration of people, process and technology as one. It's essential to compete and keep performance high today while adapting to stay relevant tomorrow. Cracking the challenge means harnessing digital to bring ingenuity to life. Our Digital scheme will get you stuck into delivering some of the most advance solutions for clients. We will provide you with a variety of skills and experiences which will form the foundations of your consulting career. You will be enrolled onto our Graduate Development Scheme. including access to mentoring; and at the end of the scheme, you will be eligible for promotion to our Consultant Analyst rank. Your role in Digital Software Joining us as a Digital Graduate, you will work on an assortment of exciting projects providing innovative software solutions to our clients' most critical business issues. We'll look to you to provide high-level technical designs and to develop software in collaboration with business analysts and software architects. You will also work closely with test and DevOps specialists as well as service managers on automated software releases to production. As your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the development lifecycle, from strategy to implementation, and to take on assignments in different sectors. You will develop skills in a wide range of technologies, and also benefit from the excellent training opportunities that PA offers. This will provide you with broad base of experience from which to build an outstanding career. The start date for this role will be in September 2022. Qualifications What you'll bring to Digital A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Ideally you will have some programming skills - preferred languages are Java, C#, JavaScript Good grasp of relational or non-relational databases Good problem-solving skills Innovative and analytical thinking Strong interpersonal skills Additional Information Private medical insurance Travel allowance 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Company pension scheme Annual performance-based bonus Life and Income protection insurance Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) Additional optional benefits (Dental, critical illness, spouse/partner life assurance) Inclusion & Diversity We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skill sets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment - one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We're committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA's goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Dec 03, 2021
Full time
About us We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world. As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough use of technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. An innovation and transformation consultancy, we are 3,300 specialists in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our people are strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers and technologists. We operate globally from offices across the UK, US, Netherlands and Nordics. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Job Description Digital isn't just about fast-changing technology opening new possibilities, and the door to new competitors, it's about the consideration of people, process and technology as one. It's essential to compete and keep performance high today while adapting to stay relevant tomorrow. Cracking the challenge means harnessing digital to bring ingenuity to life. Our Digital scheme will get you stuck into delivering some of the most advance solutions for clients. We will provide you with a variety of skills and experiences which will form the foundations of your consulting career. You will be enrolled onto our Graduate Development Scheme. including access to mentoring; and at the end of the scheme, you will be eligible for promotion to our Consultant Analyst rank. Your role in Digital Software Joining us as a Digital Graduate, you will work on an assortment of exciting projects providing innovative software solutions to our clients' most critical business issues. We'll look to you to provide high-level technical designs and to develop software in collaboration with business analysts and software architects. You will also work closely with test and DevOps specialists as well as service managers on automated software releases to production. As your career progresses, you can expect to work across all areas of the development lifecycle, from strategy to implementation, and to take on assignments in different sectors. You will develop skills in a wide range of technologies, and also benefit from the excellent training opportunities that PA offers. This will provide you with broad base of experience from which to build an outstanding career. The start date for this role will be in September 2022. Qualifications What you'll bring to Digital A degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline Ideally you will have some programming skills - preferred languages are Java, C#, JavaScript Good grasp of relational or non-relational databases Good problem-solving skills Innovative and analytical thinking Strong interpersonal skills Additional Information Private medical insurance Travel allowance 25 days annual leave with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Company pension scheme Annual performance-based bonus Life and Income protection insurance Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) Additional optional benefits (Dental, critical illness, spouse/partner life assurance) Inclusion & Diversity We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skill sets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment - one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We're committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA's goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
