Continuous Improvement Jobs in the North of England

1 to 25 of 553 Continuous Improvement Jobs in the North of England

Supply Chain Manager , Infrastructure Supply Chain

Sheffield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Amazon
Day-to-day management responsibility for high velocity assembly operations - Act as point of escalation for all vendor related issues - Manage vendor operational excellence through data driven metrics and continuous improvement activities - Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and overall cost structure - Drive complex business analysis to identify business opportunities to improve internal … and external processes - Work cross-functionally to identify and apply best practices and continuous process improvements - Influence internal technical teams to drive multisystem process & system changes - Provide scalable solutions for continued scale product and service offerings - Set project requirements and drive results across internal and external - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to lower risks and reduce lead … delivery times, quality control, and adherence to contracts. Identify trends or issues, and use data-driven analysis to recommend performance improvements. Lead a discussion with key vendors to drive continuous improvement initiatives. - Business Process Analysis and Improvement: Dive deep into business analytics to identify potential areas for improving internal and external processes. Present findings to More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Automation Engineer

Newcastle, Staffordshire, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Biocomposites
the Queen honoured us with two Queen's Awards for Enterprise in Innovation and International Trade in recognition of the impact of STIMULAN in infection cases and our outstanding continuous growth in overseas sales of more than 200% over six years. Biocomposites products are now used in over 120,000 procedures every year and sold in more than … systems for manufacturing medical/pharma devices, ensuring they meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. They will collaborate with various teams to integrate automation solutions, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement in production processes. They will also liaise with suppliers of automated solutions and manage finding the appropriate solutions. Duties & Responsibilities Designing and implementing automated systems, including … support to resolve issues with automated systems and offering guidance to production teams. Identifying and implementing opportunities to improve safety, quality, and efficiency in manufacturing processes through automation. Implement Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives, driving Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and automation strategies to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Staying current with new automation technologies and regulatory requirements. Provide More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Software Delivery Manager

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
AQA
that are critical to AQA's mission. Working with internal teams and trusted suppliers, you'll make sure change is delivered on time, to a high standard, and with continuous improvement at the heart of how you work. Key responsibilities You'll be responsible for: leading cross-functional delivery teams to plan, develop, and support software products … encouraging collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement across the teams increasing quality through continuous improvement of: processes, driving agile/lean good practice, people, through modelling leadership behaviours, coaching, and technology, ensuring systems reflect good practice facilitating product increment (PI) planning and execution running scrum of scrums meetings and keeping workflows efficient escalating issues, managing … What we're looking for To succeed in this role you'll need: strong experience of delivering software in agile and lean environments, including scaled agile evidence of driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve delivery outcomes solid technical knowledge across a range of software technologies, processes, and platforms a structured approach to problem solving, with the ability More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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Continuous Improvement Manager

Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Escode, Part of NCC Group
Role: Continuous Improvement Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group. We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working … quality, usable code, thereby minimizing the risk of financial loss due to software dependencies. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager with a focus and specialty in Continuous Improvement to lead the design and delivery of cross-functional initiatives aimed at delivering strategic business priorities, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of operational excellence … and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust processes with business leaders, managing complex projects/programmes from inception to completion, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Project Delivery/Programme Management: Design and scope project/programme initiatives with senior leaders and operational stakeholders, ensuring a strong focus on strategic alignment More ❯
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Continuous Improvement Manager

warrington, cheshire, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Escode, Part of NCC Group
Role: Continuous Improvement Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group. We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working … quality, usable code, thereby minimizing the risk of financial loss due to software dependencies. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager with a focus and specialty in Continuous Improvement to lead the design and delivery of cross-functional initiatives aimed at delivering strategic business priorities, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of operational excellence … and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust processes with business leaders, managing complex projects/programmes from inception to completion, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Project Delivery/Programme Management: Design and scope project/programme initiatives with senior leaders and operational stakeholders, ensuring a strong focus on strategic alignment More ❯
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Continuous Improvement Manager

bolton, greater manchester, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Escode, Part of NCC Group
Role: Continuous Improvement Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group. We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working … quality, usable code, thereby minimizing the risk of financial loss due to software dependencies. The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager with a focus and specialty in Continuous Improvement to lead the design and delivery of cross-functional initiatives aimed at delivering strategic business priorities, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a culture of operational excellence … and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust processes with business leaders, managing complex projects/programmes from inception to completion, and delivering measurable business outcomes. Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities: Project Delivery/Programme Management: Design and scope project/programme initiatives with senior leaders and operational stakeholders, ensuring a strong focus on strategic alignment More ❯
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PMO Lead – Strategic Programmes

Preston, England, United Kingdom
Spectrum Search
facilitates clear and effective reporting, and supports the delivery of strategic business outcomes. The successful candidate will act as a key advisor to senior leadership, driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement across all PMO functions. Please note: This role will require travel to client sites around the UK Key Responsibilities PMO Leadership & Governance Establish and maintain governance … Improvement & Best Practice Drive improvements in PMO practices by embedding lessons learned and industry standards. Identify opportunities to optimise tools, templates, and frameworks. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Team Leadership & Development Lead and mentor PMO Analysts and support staff. Promote team development through coaching, knowledge sharing, and structured support. Support resourcing … standards across programmes. High stakeholder satisfaction with PMO services and communication. Timely delivery of reports and governance outputs. Effective management of risks, issues, and programme assurance reviews. Implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Growth and development of PMO team capability. More ❯
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Data Architect – SAP (BTP, BW/4HANA, SAC)

Preston, England, United Kingdom
Boss Consulting
embedded across programmes and business functions. Act as a business liaison for data governance activities, promoting ownership, stewardship, and data literacy. Champion adoption of new technologies and methodologies, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation. Data Architecture & Modelling Manage and maintain comprehensive data architecture using the TOGAF framework. Design, develop, and optimise conceptual, logical, and physical data models across … and within budget. Advise on architectural decisions within programme and business capability budgets (IBP, IM&T product groups). Maintain commercial awareness and ensure value delivery through data initiatives. Continuous Improvement & Health & Safety Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency. Promote continuous improvement in data practices, processes, and systems. Ensure More ❯
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Data Architect – SAP (BTP, BW/4HANA, SAC)

blackburn, lancashire, north west england, united kingdom
Boss Consulting
embedded across programmes and business functions. Act as a business liaison for data governance activities, promoting ownership, stewardship, and data literacy. Champion adoption of new technologies and methodologies, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation. Data Architecture & Modelling Manage and maintain comprehensive data architecture using the TOGAF framework. Design, develop, and optimise conceptual, logical, and physical data models across … and within budget. Advise on architectural decisions within programme and business capability budgets (IBP, IM&T product groups). Maintain commercial awareness and ensure value delivery through data initiatives. Continuous Improvement & Health & Safety Evaluate new tools and technologies to enhance performance, scalability, and efficiency. Promote continuous improvement in data practices, processes, and systems. Ensure More ❯
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Laboratory Support Service Lead

Macclesfield, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Avantor
but also take an active role as a dedicated trainer and provide hands-on operational support to the team when needed. This role is key to driving performance, ensuring continuous improvement, and fostering a culture of excellence across the team. This role will be afull-time, permanent positionbased at a major pharmaceutical research and manufacturing site inMacclesfield. … settings Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and familiarity with lean methodologies such as Kaizen and Tiered Daily Management Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence How you'll thrive and create an impact Lead and manage a lab support team, overseeing daily operations, performance, and resource planning Ensure … across service activities Act as the main contact for lab services, resolving customer enquiries and maintaining service quality Monitor and report on KPIs and SLAs, using metrics to drive continuous improvement Collaborate with other service leads and stakeholders to share best practices and deliver consistent service Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and support cost More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Mechanical Design Engineer Lifting Systems & Crane Accessories

Chester, Cheshire, North West, United Kingdom
Mitchell Maguire
Crane Accessories Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Lifting Systems Job reference Number: 692537-7816-25254 Industry Sector: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, BOMs Engineer, SAP, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Crane Systems, Lifting Clamps, Winches & Material Handling Hoists, Conveyors, Power and Motion Technology, Rail Technology, Rigging, Fluid Transfer Technology, Load Moving Systems, Material Handling … including scheduling, usage tracking, cost control, and inventory oversight Support Engineering and Operations in the effective management and maintenance of the Quality Assurance system Being mindful of Kaizen/continuous improvement (CI) at all times May be required to get hands on with maintenance of the manufacturing site The ideal applicant will be a Mechanical Design Engineer … Engineering Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Engineering Jobs, Construction Engineering vacancies and Mechanical Engineering positions within: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Design, Design Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, BOMs Engineer, SAP, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Crane Systems, Lifting Clamps, Winches & Material Handling Hoists, Conveyors, Power and Motion Technology, Rail Technology, Rigging, Fluid Transfer Technology, Load Moving Systems, Material Handling More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000
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ServiceNow Developer- SC Cleared

Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Mastek
backlog, and 2) leading hands-on innovation initiatives to improve service operations tooling. Your expertise in ServiceNow, observability, alerting, and AWS-related tools will help drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Platform Development & Configuration:  Design, develop, and implement innovative solutions across ServiceNow, observability, alerting, and AWS-related tooling, including custom applications, integrations, AI & flows.  Develop applications and … Support internal Mastek growth and innovation workstreams as well as leading them.  Foster collaboration between ServiceNow and broader service operations tooling, ensuring integration and automation opportunities are maximised. Innovation & Continuous Improvement:  Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in service operations tooling, including observability and alerting.  Drive innovation by integrating and optimising monitoring solutions within … of system health and SLAs.  Utilise data analytics and machine learning models to predict potential service degradations and optimise resource allocation.  Enhance reporting capabilities to support compliance, audit, and continuous service improvement initiatives. Must Have Skills  Able to commute to the central Leeds office.  Minimum of 5 years of experience as a ServiceNow Developer or in a More ❯
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ServiceNow Developer- SC Cleared

bradford, yorkshire and the humber, united kingdom
Mastek
backlog, and 2) leading hands-on innovation initiatives to improve service operations tooling. Your expertise in ServiceNow, observability, alerting, and AWS-related tools will help drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Platform Development & Configuration: Design, develop, and implement innovative solutions across ServiceNow, observability, alerting, and AWS-related tooling, including custom applications, integrations, AI & flows. Develop applications and … Support internal Mastek growth and innovation workstreams as well as leading them. Foster collaboration between ServiceNow and broader service operations tooling, ensuring integration and automation opportunities are maximised. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies in service operations tooling, including observability and alerting. Drive innovation by integrating and optimising monitoring solutions within … of system health and SLAs. Utilise data analytics and machine learning models to predict potential service degradations and optimise resource allocation. Enhance reporting capabilities to support compliance, audit, and continuous service improvement initiatives. Must Have Skills Able to commute to the central Leeds office. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a ServiceNow Developer or in a More ❯
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Optimisation Manager

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
NHS Business Services Authority
for planning, reporting, and managing budgets, working closely with the Optimisation Senior Management Team. You'll use your initiative to get the best out of your team and drive continuous improvement. This position is currently hybrid working, with a main base of Newcastle, Fleetwood or Wakefield. What do we offer? o 27 days leave (increasing with length of service … external stakeholders. Designing and improving processes to enhance customer experience and service delivery. Managing budgets, pricing models, and financial controls. Supporting business development and client onboarding/offboarding. Driving continuous improvement and embedding agile ways of working. Coaching and developing team members to achieve high performance. You'll be a key point of contact for process change … tight timescales and constantly changing requirements of projects, positive and improvement feedback is provided daily to team members, and that business focus is maintained. 14. Developing a continuous improvement culture for self and within the team and as a result establish new working practices leading to performance improvements, enhanced customer service or reduced cost by More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £55690.00 - £62682.00 a year
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Process & Quality Systems Engineer

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
People Solutions
career progression, training, and the opportunity to work with a supportive and skilled team. You will be responsible for driving both process engineering and quality system performance, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the value stream. Key Responsibilities Process Engineering: Complete day-to-day process engineering activities within the value stream. Use standardised tools and … processes for consistent execution (PFMEA, Control Plans, SOPs). Develop and maintain detailed production process maps and improvement plans. Implement process control measures, including SPC techniques, to improve OEE. Conduct process capability studies, statistical analysis, and data-driven decision-making. Support introduction of new products and processes; work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Engineering. Participate in Lean improvement … Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with value stream teams, engineers, and production staff to ensure smooth operations and project delivery. Support cross-functional teams with technical troubleshooting, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Essential Skills & Experience Significant experience in Process Engineering within complex manufacturing environments. Experience in Quality Management Systems (ISO9001/AS9100) and trained AS9100 Auditor. Skilled More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000
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Senior Full Stack Engineer

Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
AJ Bell Management Limited
is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to lead on our award winning Investcentre platform. You will be joining a team which has a philosophy of continuous improvement, and a strong focus on engineering excellence What to expect Agile methodologies and a passion for continuous improvement and building a high-performance More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Finance Systems Manager (EMEA)

Manchester, North West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays
employ over 20,000 people and boast annual revenues of over $4 billion. Your new role The Finance Systems Manager (EMEA) will lead the strategic direction, service delivery, and continuous improvement of finance systems across 19 countries, supporting over 4,000 users. This role oversees SAP platforms including S/4HANA, Concur, and SAC, ensuring system stability … technology solutions. Responsibilities: Manage Finance system service delivery across EMEA, ensuring SLA and ITIL compliance. Oversee change, incident, and problem management, ensuring system stability and continuity. Lead system upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and reporting development (SAP Analytics, Power BI). Define product vision and roadmap in alignment with business priorities and emerging tech trends. Gather and prioritize More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Finance Systems Manager EMEA

Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
employ over 20,000 people and boast annual revenues of over $4 billion. Your new role The Finance Systems Manager (EMEA) will lead the strategic direction, service delivery, and continuous improvement of finance systems across 19 countries, supporting over 4,000 users. This role oversees SAP platforms including S/4HANA, Concur, and SAC, ensuring system stability … technology solutions. Responsibilities: Manage Finance system service delivery across EMEA, ensuring SLA and ITIL compliance. Oversee change, incident, and problem management, ensuring system stability and continuity. Lead system upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and reporting development (SAP Analytics, Power BI). Define product vision and roadmap in alignment with business priorities and emerging tech trends. Gather and prioritize More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 per annum
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Finance Systems Manager (EMEA)

warrington, cheshire, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays
employ over 20,000 people and boast annual revenues of over $4 billion. Your new role The Finance Systems Manager (EMEA) will lead the strategic direction, service delivery, and continuous improvement of finance systems across 19 countries, supporting over 4,000 users. This role oversees SAP platforms including S/4HANA, Concur, and SAC, ensuring system stability … technology solutions. Responsibilities: Manage Finance system service delivery across EMEA, ensuring SLA and ITIL compliance. Oversee change, incident, and problem management, ensuring system stability and continuity. Lead system upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and reporting development (SAP Analytics, Power BI). Define product vision and roadmap in alignment with business priorities and emerging tech trends. Gather and prioritize More ❯
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Finance Systems Manager (EMEA)

bolton, greater manchester, north west england, united kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Hays
employ over 20,000 people and boast annual revenues of over $4 billion. Your new role The Finance Systems Manager (EMEA) will lead the strategic direction, service delivery, and continuous improvement of finance systems across 19 countries, supporting over 4,000 users. This role oversees SAP platforms including S/4HANA, Concur, and SAC, ensuring system stability … technology solutions. Responsibilities: Manage Finance system service delivery across EMEA, ensuring SLA and ITIL compliance. Oversee change, incident, and problem management, ensuring system stability and continuity. Lead system upgrades, continuous improvement initiatives, and reporting development (SAP Analytics, Power BI). Define product vision and roadmap in alignment with business priorities and emerging tech trends. Gather and prioritize More ❯
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Data Engineer

Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Noir
improving processes, ensuring data quality, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. focusing on designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, ETL processes, and databases. If you are passionate about driving continuous improvement and ensuring data quality and compliance, we want to hear from you.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, maintain, and optimise data pipelines, ETL processes, and databases.Drive continuous improvement by refining processes, products, and identifying new tools, standards, and practices.Collaborate with teams across the business to define solutions, requirements, and testing approaches.Assist with process definition, ensuring compliance with organisational processes and regulatory standards.Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards and audit readiness.Automate and monitor data and data processes, ensuring data quality and integrity.Share knowledge and More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
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Change and Project Coordinator

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
Jackson Hogg - Tech
all submitted change requests are robust, actionable, and properly transitioned into projects when required. You will manage approval processes, support project resourcing and scheduling, monitor risks, and contribute to continuous improvement through post-project evaluation and reporting. Your work will play a key role in maintaining operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and organisational responsiveness to change. Key Responsibilities … Workload Oversight Pipeline Management and Project Readiness Risk Coordination and Escalation Operational Support for Project Managers Project Completion and QA Feedback Loop Reporting and Record Management Process Development and Continuous Improvement Required Skills & Experience Change Management : Strong understanding of formal change management practices, lifecycle models, and control frameworks. Familiarity with CAB structures is essential. Project Coordination : Demonstrable More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
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Operations Manager

Durham, County Durham, North East, United Kingdom
Catalyst
to the Operations Director, my client seeks a proactive and results-oriented Operations Manager to lead their manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on production efficiency, quality leadership, and continuous improvement. About the role The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end production and quality functions, ensuring high-performance operations that meet safety, quality, cost … to drive process improvements and waste reduction. Lead and facilitate cross-functional improvement projects focused on yield, cycle time, cost, and defect reduction. Embed a culture of continuous improvement and problem-solving across both operations and quality teams. Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing team across operations and quality. Set clear objectives, monitor performance … goals and customer requirements. About you The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated ability to improve manufacturing outcomes, lead quality systems and teams, and deliver tangible improvements through structured continuous improvement methodologies. You will possess demonstrable experience gained in Operations Management within a technology or precision manufacturing based setting.You will be a highly visible and active manager More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £75,000
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Senior Project Manager

dundee, north east scotland, united kingdom
Automation Experts Ltd
senior leadership and clients on progress, risks, and outcomes Manage scope changes through formal Change Control processes using internal tools Lead project close-out reviews, capturing learnings and driving continuous improvement The Person: Proven project management experience within a relevant industry (e.g., bespoke capital equipment, industrial automation, engineering systems) Demonstrated success delivering multiple, complex projects with cross … and creative problem-solving capabilities Strong customer service mindset with a talent for relationship-building A collaborative spirit with the ability to lead or contribute within a team A continuous improvement mindset—open to new ideas and ways of working Located in the Dundee area, relocation assistance can be provided and the role is also open to More ❯
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Senior IT Systems Developer

Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
WRK DIGITAL LTD
other integration platforms to meet evolving business needs. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the Development and Test team, promoting best practices, upskilling colleagues, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Work closely with Project teams and Continual Delivery initiatives to deliver high-quality, fit-for-purpose IT solutions, ensuring development activities align with project … strategy. Drive innovation through research, prototyping, tool evaluations and the adoption of emerging technologies , including low-code/no-code platforms, AI/ML, and event-driven architectures. Champion continuous improvement in development methodologies, tools, and processes, contributing to the definition and governance of internal standards and best practices. Lead improvements to drive efficiencies via reduced lifecycle More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Continuous Improvement
the North of England
10th Percentile
£30,250
25th Percentile
£35,000
Median
£50,000
75th Percentile
£70,000
90th Percentile
£82,241