Continuous Improvement Lead

Continuous Improvement Lead : Gloucester (hybrid) : GBP55k:GBP60k

You will own the continuous improvement and automation portfolio, identifying opportunities across both technical and non‑technical workflows. Leading a small team of Continuous Improvement specialists and automation developers, you will oversee design, delivery and rollout of solutions while embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the organisation.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders and functions including HR, Finance, IT, Learning and Development and Change to manage operational, technical and people impacts.

This role requires someone able to pass MV vetting. For this you must have lived and worked in the UK for the last 5 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a pipeline of improvement and automation initiatives aligned to strategic priorities
• Lead delivery of workflow optimisation, RPA and M365‑based automation solutions
• Develop business cases, benefits tracking and sustainability measures
• Establish governance, reporting and KPI frameworks for oversight and assurance
• Line‑manage and develop a multi‑disciplinary CI team
• Embed standardised ways of working, continuous improvement capability and data‑led decision making

Experience

• Experience leading Continuous Improvement teams in complex environments
• Strong background in Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent CI methodologies
• Experience delivering automation and digital workflow solutions (RPA, Power Automate, M365)
• Proven ability to manage governance, benefits realisation and senior stakeholder engagement
• Confident leader with strong coaching, delivery and change management capability

Benefits

• Enhanced pension
• 32 days annual leave, rising over time
• Flexible working
• Recognition awards
• Wellbeing
• Onsite gym
• + more

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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