Senior Lean Practitioner (Fixed term)

Location: University Park

Would you like to work in a dynamic environment where you will be part of an enthusiastic team that is instrumental in embedding improvements across a global organisation? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team of continuous improvement practitioners at a world class university, working across our beautiful award-winning campuses.

As part of ‘Getting in Shape’, your work with us will support many of the university’s diverse areas including Academic Schools and Professional Services teams such as Human Resources, Financial Services and Digital Technology Services. You will work with bold people in a creative culture to realise the university’s drive to change the world for the better. 

The University is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion throughout the organisation. We encourage applications from everyone, and we value the perspectives and experiences that a diverse team can bring. We believe that having a broad range of experiences enhances and enriches the team.

You will have:

• Proven capability of Continuous Improvement delivery to at least Green belt level
• Existing skills to deliver our service elements through training, coaching and supporting teams
• Experience of working collaboratively through the stages of planning, delivering and completion of key initiatives
• Flexibility to support successful achievement of local and organisational initiatives 
• Knowledge and behaviours that enable, instruct and support our network of practitioners to strengthen organisational effectiveness and continue their personal development
• Excellent communication skills
• A professional approach to collaborating with colleagues of all levels 

What you will do:

You will manage your time to:

• Oversee a diverse portfolio of initiatives, training and team growth
• Support multiple academic and business operations teams to apply and embed Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Deliver our key service elements with a professional and engaging attitude

Where and how you’ll work:

• This is a fixed term, full time (36.25hrs per week) position until 31^st December 2025. We encourage flexible working to enable you to manage and achieve both professional and personal growth. As a key member of the team, you will play a critical role in supporting and ensuring our collective success. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Benefits we offer:

• 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and University closure days
• Excellent health and sports facilities 
• Attractive campus environments 
• Travel to work initiatives
• Pension scheme

Interview details

Interviews will be in person at our Nottingham Campus on 28th October. Candidates will be asked to take part in a skills assessment and an in person interview lasting approximately 2 hours. Times and venues will be communicated to shortlisted applicants following our closing date of October 16th

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Alex Spencer (email Alexandra.spencer@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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