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Compass Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service and support services company in the UK is seeking a Business Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence. This role involves analyzing processes, managing improvement projects, and using data analysis to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in process improvement within large organizations and a degree in a relevant field. This is a hybrid position, allowing for both remote and onsite work, providing a unique opportunity to influence change across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in a large, multi-site organization is essential.
• Strong analytical and innovative thinking skills are required.
• Ability to influence and lead change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess current business processes and recommend improvements.
• Manage improvement initiatives from planning through execution.
• Apply data analysis to measure impact and inform strategies.
• Collaborate across departments and secure buy-in for change.
• Develop and implement change management strategies.
• Create and deliver training materials for continuous improvement.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Business Improvement

Tools

Process mining tools (e.g., Aris)

SAP

Job description

Business Improvement Lead

Location: Mobile (Hybrid working and travel across UK & Ireland)
Department: Enterprise Change & Transformation Team

About the Role

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement? Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Business Improvement Lead to play a pivotal role in transforming business processes and practices across our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence change, enhance efficiency, and align improvements with our strategic objectives.

What You’ll Do

As a Business Improvement Lead, you will:

• Analyse Processes: Assess current business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Lead Projects: Manage improvement initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Use Data to Drive Decisions: Apply data analysis to measure impact and inform strategies.
• Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate across departments and secure buy-in for change.
• Champion Change: Develop and implement change management strategies, inspiring teams to embrace new ways of working.
• Train and Develop: Create and deliver training materials to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Integrate Best Practice: Benchmark against industry standards and explore cross-sector opportunities.
• Report Progress: Establish KPIs and reporting systems to track success.
• Think Strategically: Support the development of an external-facing business consulting function.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Essential

• Experienced in process improvement and transformation within a large, multi-site organisation.
• Educated to degree level in Business Administration, Engineering, Business Improvement or similar.
• Skilled in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical, innovative, and adaptable to ambiguity.
• A strong communicator with the ability to influence and lead change.

Desirable

• Background in management consulting.
• Familiarity with process mining tools (e.g., Aris) and SAP.
• Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean or similar methodologies.

Why Compass?

At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we’re committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, work with diverse teams, and contribute to our long-term success.

Ready to lead change?

Apply now and help us shape the future of Compass UK & Ireland.