Continuous Improvement Consultant

1 month ago


England, UK, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

Continuous Improvement Consultant | 6-month contract | outside IR35 | SC clearance required


We're looking for an experienced Continuous Improvement Consultant to work for the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Working in the Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU), this team is in the process of introducing a new digital system for export licensing, where it’s aim is to streamline the application process for exporters using improved service design and modern technology to support robust licence decision-making.


Working outside ir35, this is 6-month contract and is flexible on where it is based in the UK, although travel to London and Darlington on occasion will be required. SC clearance is required for this role.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Quality Assurance Framework: Development of a roadmap to introduce Quality Assurance within the export control joint unit (ECJU) including understanding the data needed to support the framework.
  • Accelerated continuous improvement: Implementation of key initiatives and the development of a network of Continuous Improvement specialists, tools, and materials to support future CI delivery.
  • Data Driven Operations: Development of a transitional roadmap for operations to implement a performance management framework and training to support cultural change and how to utilise effectively.
  • Process Review: Build on the work of a current process review including implementing efficiency recommendations.


What you will need to succeed:


  • Practitioner level experience of facilitating and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Qualified to Practitioner level in Lean and six sigma yellow / green belt.
  • Have an operational knowledge of quality assurance and performance management frameworks, their designing and implementation.
  • Experience in systems and operations in the public sector and understanding the challenges of this and how to improve them.
  • Understanding of export control, or the defence sector.
  • Experience of implementing key strategic processes and continuous improvements
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and excellent influencing skills with the ability to operate effectively at multiple levels across the organisation.
  • Experience in understanding key operational processes, systems and technologies across multiple lines of business and at pace.
  • Experience of using a structured methodology such as LEAN or Six Sigma, with Green belt being advantageous.


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