Continuous Improvement Lead

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Full timePart time
Location: Swindon
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Continuous Improvement Lead £56,745 per annum Full time or Part Time (minimum 0.8 fte) Permanent Polaris House, Swindon (Hybrid working available) Closing date Sunday 23rd February 2025 Do you want to Lead Change, Empower Teams, Deliver Results: Join UKRI as a Continuous Improvement Lead. Job Overview This role is part of the UKRI Continuous Improvement (CI) function within the Project Delivery and Improvement (PDI) Team. The CI function is dedicated to delivering value for money for taxpayers while maximizing the impact of UKRI’s mission to deliver ‘Knowledge with Impact.’ By making the most of the resources available, the team ensures that every effort contributes to meaningful outcomes. Responsibilities Championing CI across UKRI and gaining buy-in:

You will assist PDI in identifying and engaging key colleagues within UKRI to foster ownership of CI initiatives. Your responsibilities will include implementing governance structures and frameworks that strike the right balance between centralised leadership and distributed ownership. Embedding a CI culture within UKRI:

You will be responsible for drawing on existing expertise to further develop the CI culture and embedding it more widely across UKRI by promoting the awareness and benefits of a CI culture. Organise and co-ordinate CI training and development:

You will support the development of an appropriate CI training and development programme, and lead on its implementation. About you Technical expertise:

You should have significant and proven experience of successfully leading and delivering CI projects and a firm understanding of process improvement techniques (e.g. Systems Thinking, Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Competency System, etc.) Project Management experience:

You should have significant and proven experience in Project Management, Business Analysis and managing Organisational Change. Organisation skills:

Responsible for both the planning and implementation stages of multiple projects, you must be organised and committed to meeting deadlines. Leadership skills:

You will need to be a strong relationship builder and coach and mentor, with a proven ability to develop effective teams. Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package! A list of benefits below. An excellent defined benefit pension scheme 30 days’ annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent) Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options How to Apply Applicants are required to provide an up-to-date CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role. Please click ‘apply’ for further information and to visit our careers page.

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