G6 Lean Practitioner - SC Cleared - Interim

Your new company
A UK government department focused on economic growth, acting as a bridge between businesses and the government.

Your new role
G6 Lean Practitioner - SC Cleared

What you'll need to succeed
My client is looking for a G6 Level Interim Lean Practitioner, supporting in a function and across a new department set up in the FY 2026. The aim of the department is to make ways of working leaner and more efficient and to support an organisation wide and cultural transformation in its ways of working. The requirement for a Lean Practitioner is time-bound and project-specific, suitable for an experienced Interim Contractor to support by applying Lean methodologies to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance service delivery.

Key Responsibilities - you will report to SCS1 Level and be responsible for the deliverables below:

• Facilitate Lean workshops and process mapping sessions.
• Create user journeys working closely with experts in digital and data space.
• Identify inefficiencies and propose data-driven solutions.
• Establish plans and clear project management of changes
• Coach teams on Lean principles and embed a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with programme leads to integrate Lean into transformation projects.
• Monitor and report on improvement outcomes and metrics.
• Ability to identify and analyse business needs, processes and systems to improve efficiency, effectiveness and profitability.

Essential Skills and Experience for the successful candidate:

• Proven experience applying Lean or Six Sigma in a public sector or complex organisation.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to analyse data and translate insights into action.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (minimum); Black Belt desirable.
• Experience of leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience in Agile delivery environments.

Additional Details:

• The client's background is Central Government, and familiarity with Civil Service reform or transformation programmes is sought after.
• The client operates in a hybrid model; 40% on-site is a core requirement across the role - locations UK-wide, and will be selected closest to your post code.
• The role requires active SC, candidates with recently lapsed SC will be considered.

What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lean Practitioner to support and shape the organisation's next phase in adapting to more agile and efficient ways of working.

What you need to do now
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