15 of 15 Contract Process Improvement Jobs in the North of England

Process Excellence Consultant - Contract Opportunity Location: Macclesfield Hybrid Working: 3 days on-site/2 days remote per week Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension) Outside IR35 | £500/day (Ltd/Umbrella) We are seeking a dynamic Process Excellence Consultant to support a high-impact transformation initiative. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute … to operational excellence efforts across ERP/SAP S/4HANA environments in either Macclesfield.What You'll Bring Essential Skills & Experience: Proven expertise in process mapping and process thinking Hands-on experience in process optimisation using structured problem-solving tools Exposure to SAP S/4HANA, ERP, or large-scale transformation initiatives Knowledge of Business Process Management (BPM) platforms Proficiency in Lean/Six Sigma or comparable continuous improvement methodologies Strong facilitation skills for live process mapping workshops Skilled trainer and coach with excellent stakeholder engagement Exceptional communication, collaboration, and networking abilities Nice-to-Have Experience Previous experience in a Process Excellence or similar role SAP implementation background Familiarity with financial or More ❯

troubleshooting issues in the new system. Training & Support - Helping finance colleagues adapt to Microsoft Dynamics, including training and documentation. Financial Reporting - Ensuring consistent and accurate reporting during the transition. Process Improvement - Identifying efficiencies and supporting system enhancements. Compliance - Ensuring all financial processes align with internal policies and regulations. Collaboration - Working closely with IT, finance, and project teams for More ❯

staging, and production environments in support of agile delivery and operational excellence. The IT Environments Manager will be responsible for enabling a stable and efficient software development and testing process-helping reduce downtime, enhance security, and improve overall software quality. The successful candidate will work across multiple teams and functions, ensuring environment readiness, supporting release cycles, and promoting automation … with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab). Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proactive approach to issue resolution and continuous process improvement. Understanding of database management, networking, and system administration concepts. Key Responsibilities Manage the full lifecycle of IT environments including development, QA, UAT, staging, and production. Coordinate the provisioning More ❯

Control Procedure Ensure that all appropriate artefacts are considered through the project lifecycle, and those required are produced to an acceptable standard Ensure all projects follow the stage gate process and produce the appropriate artefacts, that are approved and signed off by relevant stakeholders Support the creation of a realistic project plan Support the monitoring of costs, timescales, resourcing … project lifecycle of performing appropriate analytical tasks to ensure the successful delivery of a project Extensive knowledge of project lifecycle processes, systems development methods, organisational change management concepts, business process improvement method business readiness and how a business analyst contributes. Proactively identifies and supports in the management of changes in project scope, identifies risk and issues, and devises More ❯

with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab). Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proactive approach to issue resolution and process improvement. Understanding of database management, networking, and system administration concepts Key Responsibilities Own and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT environments (Dev, QA, UAT, Staging, Production). More ❯

where necessary. Contribute to ITSM-driven initiatives, collaborating as a chapter to implement positive changes. Create and maintain Knowledge Base articles for team sustainability and support. Identify and recommend process improvements, supporting the chapter's continuous enhancement efforts. Stay informed about business changes and deployments, ensuring all operational impacts are documented and communicated. Manage problem cases, driving them to … resolution while providing regular updates. Support the access control process, enhancing workflows as opportunities arise. Key Skills and Experience Strong help desk or technical support background Familiarity with APIs and hands-on experience using Postman or similar API testing tools Experience in unit testing with a focus on continual improvement in API monitoring and performance A mindset geared More ❯

where necessary. Contribute to ITSM-driven initiatives, collaborating as a chapter to implement positive changes. Create and maintain Knowledge Base articles for team sustainability and support. Identify and recommend process improvements, supporting the chapter's continuous enhancement efforts. Stay informed about business changes and deployments, ensuring all operational impacts are documented and communicated. Manage problem cases, driving them to … resolution while providing regular updates. Support the access control process, enhancing workflows as opportunities arise. Key Skills and Experience Strong help desk or technical support background Familiarity with APIs and hands-on experience using Postman or similar API testing tools Experience in unit testing with a focus on continual improvement in API monitoring and performance A mindset geared More ❯

a strong ITIL background who thrives in governance, service assurance, and change enablement environments. The Role: You'll be embedded in the Service Management function, leading the Change Enablement process across the business. Your focus: ensure changes are properly assessed, approved, and implemented to reduce risk and disruption - while enabling faster value delivery. You'll also work with the … Change, Event & Configuration Practice Owner to support the strategic direction and improvement of the Change Enablement roadmap and toolset. Key Responsibilities Lead and govern the end-to-end change management lifecycle Chair CAB meetings and provide expert assurance on changes Align change processes with ITIL 4 standards Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate change control into CI/CD … Use and improve automation tools to support efficient change handling Track KPIs, analyse trends, and drive process improvements Act as a trusted advisor for stakeholders on change governance and risk Contractor Profile We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running with: Solid track record in Change Management within ITIL environments Hands-on experience with incident, event More ❯

project, working closely with stakeholders and analysts to identify, challenge and agree/challenge the scope and critical purpose of the project. Ensure all projects follow the stage gate process and produce the appropriate artefacts, that are approved and signed off by relevant stakeholders Ensure any changes to the scope of a project is appropriately managed and approved Skills … business change projects in a complex and demanding environment while maintaining structure and clarity Extensive knowledge of project management processes, systems development methods, organisational change management concepts, and business process improvement methods. Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies risk and issues, and devises contingency plans. Ability to identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team More ❯

role will be onsite 5 days per week. Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage Onsite interview Job Description: Stereolithography department aims to provide the preferred plastics rapid prototyping 3D printing solutions. We utilise the latest Stereolithography 3D printing equipment, materials and … new design models, prototypes, production tooling and display models. An opportunity has come about for a dedicated senior engineer for the Stereolithography department to support the 3D printing manufacturing process, help with equipment/facility upgrades and allow the full capability of the facility to be maintained throughout the year. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in … printing the latest CAD models generated by hundreds of design engineers supporting many different design and production projects. You will be involved in the 3D printing process from start to finish. You will also support as required, the trials of the latest new resin 3D print materials and equipment on the market that may be purchased in the future More ❯

all face-to-face and remote end-user issues. Your responsibilities will include: Providing comprehensive 2nd line support, resolving a wide range of technical issues. Identifying opportunities for IT process improvements and efficiency gains. Managing staff accounts and access permissions. Conducting IT inductions for all new starters. About You: Ideally, you'll bring at least 3 years of experience More ❯

maintain strong customer relationships. Project Support - Assist in the planning and execution of low-carbon energy projects, ensuring smooth operations from design to implementation. Operational Efficiency - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and optimize service quality. The Right Service Delivery Manager Experience in operations support, engineering coordination, or maintenance planning, ideally within the energy, engineering More ❯

be managed by Operators or First Line Managers (FLMs). The role ensures continuous production enablement by leveraging available resources and knowledge, while contributing to operational excellence through ongoing process improvement. Key Responsibilities The role begins with receiving notifications of production issues, such as non-conformities (NCs) or emails, and verifying the availability of logistic kits and current work … management by helping identify NCs on the shopfloor, assessing the need for their creation, assisting in completing NC forms, and following up on their resolution. In terms of continuous improvement, the role helps identify production issues beyond the scope of FLMs and operators, escalating them to relevant support functions. It also contributes to analysing industrial systems, supporting work improvement proposals, eliminating waste through LEAN practices, and assisting with process validation and failure analysis. Support for industrial assets includes initiating repair requests, drafting specifications for new or modified jigs and tools, and ensuring proper calibration. In work order management, the role flags blocked work orders for discussion in PPC or Level 2 meetings and helps prioritize execution of More ❯

support and escalation during critical go-lives Build and maintain strong working relationships with partners and third parties Identify risks and proactively manage scope changes or issues Contribute to process improvement and strategic reporting Ideal Candidate Experienced in technology implementation across multiple sites Proven success in stakeholder engagement and vendor management Strong project management skills with relevant qualifications More ❯

address the backlog. Role Responsibilities: Not limited to Investigating IT system lines, interrogating options to ensure a correct recommendation and pursuing action to complete it. Root cause identification and process improvement recognised along the way should be appropriately fed back to help set the standard going forward. What are BAE Systems looking for from you? The role will More ❯