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Jon Phillips

Milton Keynes

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Founder & Managing Consultant – Agile Innovation Group


Experienced and qualified Business Consultant with a CMI Level 7 in Professional Consulting, leading Agile Innovation Group with a focus on transforming contact centres and business operations through innovative, sustainable strategies.


I specialise in delivering measurable change by blending deep operational insight with forward-thinking technology. Proficient in Agile frameworks including Scrum and Kanban, I bring strong expertise in sprint planning, delivery optimisation, and stakeholder engagement.

Known for a methodical, data-driven approach, I work closely with senior leadership teams to identify improvement opportunities, streamline workflows, and implement transformative solutions.


With a passion for continuous improvement and digital innovation, I help organisations realise their full potential-faster, smarter, and more strategically.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work history

Founder | Managing Partner

Agile Innovation Group
London, Business Management Consultants
01.2025 - Current
  • Formed Agile Innovation Group partnership to drive business growth.
  • Implement new CRM systems to facilitate better customer relationship management.
  • Increasing client engagement by developing and implementing strategic business plans.
  • Identifying potential opportunities with thorough market research and analysis.
  • Developing comprehensive strategies, resulting in improved business performance.
  • Conduct thorough due diligence activities for informed decision-making.
  • Develop strategic business initiatives for revenue growth.
  • Manage high-profile client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Address complex business challenges, resulting in cost reduction.
  • Implement innovative tech solutions for digital transformation success.
  • Conduct thorough due diligence activities for informed decision-making.
  • Formulate robust business plans with comprehensive market analysis.

Freelance CX Consultant

GLG, Gerson Lehman Group
Network Member


Strategic Development and Consultation:

  • Delivered expert advice on employee development and business growth strategies with a focus on enhancing customer service excellence.
  • Advised global retail companies on optimising customer service delivery and provided insights into international market trends.
  • Guided the development of industry-specific Intellectual Property and recommended service enhancements using solutions like Zendesk.
  • Assisted clients in framing customer service challenges and developing strategic roadmaps for superior service delivery.


Client Engagement and Operational Efficiency:

  • Provided ongoing strategic support to foster strong client relationships and adapt to evolving service needs.
  • Offered guidance on leveraging data for decision-making, process optimisation, and performance measurement, recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and track performance.

Business Analyst

Policy Expert Insurance
Business Innovation Team within Technology
03.2017 - 01.2025


Policy Expert - a leading UK-based insurance provider serving over 1.5 million customers with tailored solutions.


Migration Project: Start-Up Pet Insurance Systems and Processes

  • Led the successful launch and expansion of a new Pet Insurance product communications platforms by designing and implementing innovative systems and processes.
  • Directed the migration from a legacy omnichannel platform to an advanced enterprise solution, enhancing operational efficiency through the integration of improved workflows.
  • Achieved significant improvements in customer satisfaction, contributing to higher retention rates and elevated satisfaction scores.


System Analysis and Optimisation

  • Conducted a comprehensive analysis of current systems , Zendesk, Respond, Talkdesk and Social media platform used for operations and lead generation workflows, including a detailed understanding of their backend build and purpose.
  • Evaluated and compared existing systems with off-the-shelf and custom-built solutions to identify areas for optimisation and determine the most effective systems for enhancing business processes and efficiency.


Migration of CRM Platforms In-House

  • Led strategic CRM platform migration ensuring seamless transition and data integrity.
  • Achieved substantial cost savings with a 20% reduction in annual CRM software costs through effective change management.


Post-Acquisition Migration & Alignment

  • Efficiently aligned Motor Insurance with Home Insurance post-acquisition within six months.
  • Implemented tools fostering cross-functional collaboration, resulting in a 40% increase in knowledge sharing and 8% revenue growth.


Operational Efficiency

  • Led optimisation projects that achieved significant annual savings and enhanced operational effectiveness.
  • Innovatively saved approximately 3,000 FTE hours annually in Home and Motor Insurance operations between 2021-2022.


Customer Experience Transformation

  • Enhanced Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) scores to 98% and improved Net Promoter Score (NPS) through targeted strategies and improved customer interactions.
  • Achieved a 95% average One Touch Resolution rate and reduced First Response Time to 1.9 hours by implementing effective processes and training.
  • Provided department-wide consultation to sustain improvements in CSAT, NPS, One Touch Resolution, and First Response Time, fostering continuous improvement and customer-centricity.


Customer Services Manager

Policy Expert Insurance
05.2014 - 03.2017


Team Leadership and Development:

  • Led and developed a high-performance team of 16 people serving 1 million customers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
  • Created and executed training programs to enhance staff skills and knowledge, resulting in reduced attrition and improved team performance.
  • Achieved a 98% CSAT score through targeted service strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.


Operational Efficiency and Reporting:

  • Provided strategic insights and updates to the Founder and COO, enabling data-driven decisions and alignment with organisational goals.
  • Streamlined workflows and optimised processes, leading to a 15% reduction in inbound call volumes and enhanced operational efficiency.
  • Managed the migration to Zendesk Omni Channel, ensuring seamless data integration and improved customer interaction tracking.
  • Achieved a 10% reduction in operational expenses through effective cost-saving measures and optimised resource allocation.

Project Manager

Dunelm Soft Furnishings
Technology, Regional
03.2009 - 01.2014


Strategic Leadership and Collaboration

  • Collaborated with teams across departments to define project scopes and objectives, ensuring alignment with business goals at Dunelm Retail.


Project Management Excellence

  • Managed project timelines, resources, and budgets to achieve on-time and within-budget delivery of key initiatives at Dunelm Retail.


Sales and Revenue Growth

  • Implemented enhancements to Dunelm's e-commerce platform, driving a significant 25% increase in online sales in the first quarter.
  • Led initiatives to optimise average transaction value (ATV) across Dunelm stores nationwide, achieving a 15% increase.
  • Successfully executed targeted sales strategies resulting in a notable 20% increase in transaction values at Dunelm Retail.
  • Spearheaded new sales approaches that contributed to a substantial 30% increase in annual revenue at Dunelm Retail.


Customer Satisfaction Enhancement

  • Implemented customer-centric initiatives leading to a remarkable 10% increase in customer satisfaction scores at Dunelm Retail.


Operational Efficiency

  • Optimised operational processes at Dunelm Retail, achieving efficiency gains and cost savings of 15%.
  • Implemented effective inventory strategies at Dunelm Retail, increasing sales by 12% and improving product availability.

Education

CMI Level 7 in Professional Consulting - School of Business & Technology London

Level 7 - Masters
04.2001 -

Advanced Business Analysis Practitioner - Business Analysis

Chartered Institute For I.T (BCS)

Customer Service Management - NVQ Level 5

HIT

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - Business Analysis

Chartered Institute For I.T (BCS)

Criminal Intelligence & Counterterrorism Analysis - Certificate of Higher Education

QLC

Skills

  • Strategic problem-solving
  • Effective project management
  • Senior stakeholder negotiation
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Development of Omnichannel Reports
  • Business innovation analysis
  • Omnichannel Strategy Analysis and Future Planning
  • Agile methodologies proficiency
  • Change Management Execution and Leadership
  • User Story Definition and Acceptance Criteria Specification

Custom

Personal Information

Timeline

Founder | Managing Partner

Agile Innovation Group
01.2025 - Current

Business Analyst

Policy Expert Insurance
03.2017 - 01.2025

Customer Services Manager

Policy Expert Insurance
05.2014 - 03.2017

Project Manager

Dunelm Soft Furnishings
03.2009 - 01.2014

CMI Level 7 in Professional Consulting - School of Business & Technology London

Level 7 - Masters
04.2001 -

Freelance CX Consultant

GLG, Gerson Lehman Group

Advanced Business Analysis Practitioner - Business Analysis

Chartered Institute For I.T (BCS)

Customer Service Management - NVQ Level 5

HIT

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) - Business Analysis

Chartered Institute For I.T (BCS)

Criminal Intelligence & Counterterrorism Analysis - Certificate of Higher Education

QLC
Jon Phillips