Operational Excellence and Data Analytics

This is an exciting opportunity to work full time on a 30-month collaborative partnership between Anglia Ruskin University and Wealmoor Limited. The project will embed continuous improvement practices and analytics capabilities to enable measurable reductions in cost, waste, and environmental impact creating a more competitive tendering proposition to clients.

About Wealmoor  Ltd

Wealmoor Ltd is a long established forward-thinking, family-owned business specialising in the growing, packing and marketing of subtropical fresh fruits and vegetables from all over the world; also producing homegrown seasonal vegetables and herbs.

As well as farming at home in the UK, Wealmoor is actively involved in growing exotic fruit and premium vegetables from Peru, Kenya, The Gambia, Spain, Brazil, Senegal and many other countries around the world. Wealmoor’s mission is to sustainably grow and source, market and deliver high value fresh produce, whilst making a positive impact on communities and local environments. This it achieves through the Wealmoor Way Foundation, a vehicle to undertake philanthropic work and provide financial and strategic assistance for those most in need.

About the role

This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research while working closely with an industry partner to drive innovation and commercial impact. The role is well-suited to a graduate with key competencies in lean management, value stream mapping, data integration and operational analytics, ideally supported by a background in research in industry related process review and value chain optimisation. Candidates with knowledge of data driven supply chains, value chain analysis and automation deployment and PowerBI or SQL will be particularly encouraged.

As part of this Knowledge Transfer Partnership, you will benefit from access to expertise and resources from both Anglia Ruskin University and Wealmoor Ltd. You will work at the interface of academia and industry, gaining experience in data analysis, operational analytics, and commercial translation. The role will lead a complex project within a fast-paced fresh produce environment requiring analytical thinking and confidence to engage a variety of stakeholders. It will involve designing and conducting lean based activities, presenting findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, and identifying and upskilling internal champions ensuring a lasting legacy of continuous improvement.  This is a rare opportunity to apply your scientific skills in a commercially focused environment, broaden your professional development, and make a tangible impact within a key industry sector.

Although you’ll be employed by ARU, you’ll be based at Wealmoor Ltd’s Greenford factory in Middlesex.

For further information:  Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (ktp-uk.org)

For further information or enquiries about this role please email manoj.dora@aru.ac.uk or ben.hooson@aru.ac.uk.

Please note that interviews are expected to take place in late March 2026.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

Deadline for applications is Midnight on Thursday, 26th February 2026.

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