Business Design Executive

We’re seeking a dynamic Business Design Executive, to join our team on a 6 month fixed term contract and play a vital role in driving impactful business design initiatives. You'll leverage your analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and strategic 'big picture' thinking to connect complex concepts and synthesise data.Collaborating closely with stakeholders, you’ll support key strategic initiatives and utilise your expertise in data analysis and critical thinking to help shape business strategies and enhance operating model improvements. If you're ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from youAXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least 40% of your week away from home, moving to the majority of your working week from September 2025. Away from home means either attendance at one of our office locations, visiting clients or attending industry events. We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition. What you’ll be doing: Work alongside Business Design Consultants and Business Design Practice Lead to deliver design initiatives. Gather and synthesise data to support business design decisions, helping to shape insights and recommendations. Engage with internal and external stakeholders, supporting meetings, preparing materials and documenting key decisions. Conduct research on industry trends, customer needs and emerging business models to support design recommendations. Develop knowledge of Business Design methods, frameworks and tools, actively applying them in project work. Due to the number of applications we expect to receive for this role, we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the listed closing date to ensure we’re able to effectively manage interest. Therefore, if you’re interested in joining us at AXA, please don’t hesitate to apply.What you’ll bring: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Experience in research, data analysis or project support in a relevant field. Ability to draw upon a wide range of perspectives to find optimal solutions to complex situations. Skilled in managing multiple priorities and confident in working in a fast-paced environment. Proactive and inquisitive mindset, eager to learn and develop within a business design function. Confident in building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Passion for staying up to date with the wider market to advance the AXA Health's goals and objectives. As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.What we offer: At AXA UK, we’re appreciative of the people who work for us and our rewards package is reviewed regularly to reflect that. You can expect to receive:Competitive annual salary of up to £50,000 dependent on experience Discretionary company & performance-based bonusContributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)Private medical coverLife Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary) 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave AXA employee discounts Wellbeing services & resourcesTo apply, click on the ‘apply for this job’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to leanne.white@axa-insurance.co.uk.Who we are: At AXA Health, we help our members be the best version of themselves by providing access to health and wellbeing support for mind and body. We’re transforming our business by developing easy, efficient, digital experiences for our customers. We’re a collective of specialists passionate about helping our members flourish, whether that’s individuals and families, small businesses or huge corporates.