Associate, Business Operations EMEA
Job Title: Associate, Business Operations EMEA
Department: Business Operations EMEA
Reporting to: EMEA Region and matrix interface with Global Transformation Office
Location: London, United Kingdom
About Lightsource bp
We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What you’ll do (the role)
LSbp is looking for someone to join the EMEA team to help drive the next phase of our growth and global expansion.
As an Associate in the Business Operations team, you will be a key member of the EMEA organisation and work closely with the global CTO organisation. The Business Operations team focuses on enhancing the ways of working in the EMEA business by collaborating closely with the COO of EMEA, the Global Transformation Office, Regional Department Directors, Country teams, the central Finance and Strategy teams and the broader Region.
You will have the opportunity to obtain a deep commercial and financial understanding of renewable development and construction activities, gain valuable insight into decision making and management of a high-growth renewables business, alongside significant exposure to senior management.
Duties and responsibilities
- Identify gaps in our existing ways of working, and work with all relevant teams to define and implement improved processes, taking ownership of end-to-end delivery of continuous improvement initiatives;
- Drive standardisation within global frameworks where it makes sense, and to support the growth of the business: this includes, as a minimum, leading supportingon the roll-out of a Databook process and a Gatekeeping process in the region;
- Continue to enhance the functionality and drive adoption of our existing development system ‘Solaris’;
- Lead and support rollouts of new APACEMEA-related systems, potentially including but not limited to Salesforce, Pandell, IFS and SAP
- Work cross-functionally to drive high-priority global transformation initiatives, collaborating closely with the Global Transformation Management Office within the CTO organisation
- Be the Document Management Representative and Data Steward for APAC, supporting the internal Document Management Representative and Data Stuart for EMEA as well as the global Document Management and Data Governance teams on key global and APACEMEA-only initiatives
- Facilitate knowledge sharing between teams and focus on improving how we cascade information to all members in the APAC EMEA region
Who we’re looking for
Knowledge/ Experience
- BA or equivalent required; a degree in Engineering or the Sciences would be advantageous; Masters preferred
- 2 years professional experience in Operations, Project Management or Business Management function
- Knowledge of the energy / renewables industry is preferred
- Strong interest in solar PV, renewables and the energy transition
- Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word
General Skills/Attributes
- Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders throughout the entire company
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence senior management
- Excellent numerical skills
- Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated strong analytical and decision-making skills with a high attention to detail
- Flexible and “can do” attitude
Why you’ll want to work for us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible
Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be recognized
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.
Be inspired
Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.
Our Core Values
Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.