Continuous Improvement Project Lead Uk Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
Job Purpose
The Continuous Improvement Project Manager oversees continuous improvement throughout the College of Social Sciences (CoSS). Working together with the Continuous Improvement Manager, the Continuous Improvement Project Lead will deliver the framework that will enable us to identify areas of operational efficiency, promote process reviews, and implement long-term improvements.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Assist the Continuous Improvement Manager in creating and implementing a consistent strategy to continuous improvement throughout CoSS.
2. Work closely with the Transformation Business Partner to ensure that continuous improvement projects are in line with transformational change strategies.
3. Lead process review meetings, which include creating process maps, identifying risks and inefficiencies, and suggesting improvements.
4. Perform project management tasks such as establishing timelines, coordinating resources, and tracking progress. Manage all project documentation and, if necessary, report to project boards or steering groups.
5. Implementation of the University’s risk policy to identify, assess, monitor, and actively manage risks, whether in a small standalone project or as part of a larger Project Delivery team supporting workstreams across a complex programme.
6. Provide regular updates to stakeholders to assess project effectiveness and ensure transparency.
7. Assist the Continuous Improvement Manager in developing a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging understanding and engagement among CoSS colleagues.
8. Help to strengthen staff capability by providing development opportunities and contributing to a community of practice for continuous improvement.
9. Network, share best practices, and build change and improvement ties throughout the University, particularly with the Transformation and Project Delivery Teams.
10. Evaluate and keep up with market best practices for new and upcoming continuous improvement approaches and procedures.
Knowledge, qualifications, skills, and experience.
Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 9,10, or 11 (Ordinary/Honours Degree, Post Graduate Qualification), or equivalent, including professional qualifications in related disciplines and extensive professional experience in continuous improvement management roles.
A2 Strong knowledge and grasp of continuous improvement theory and practice.
A3 Experience with complete project delivery.
A4 A thorough understanding of the project lifecycle, as well as common project management strategies and methodologies.
Desirable:
B1 Project Management qualification.
B2 Understanding of agile project delivery.
B3 Relevant Technical/Professional Improvement Qualifications (such as Lean/Sigma/Operational Excellence).
B4 Understanding of Higher Education Organisations, Mission, and Infrastructure.
Experience
Essential:
C1 Relevant experience managing projects over the whole project lifecycle.
C2 Relevant experience delivering continuous improvement projects.
C3 Relevant experience with Lean/other improvement methodologies.
C4 Extensive experience providing analytical insight to support high-quality decision making.
Desirable:
D1 Experience working in higher education or a similar multi-stakeholder organisation.
Skills
Essential:
E1 Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
E2 Demonstrated people management and motivating skills in both formal and informal settings.
E3 Ability to encourage and motivate people to deliver outputs or achieve mutual goals
E4 Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams simultaneously and on time.
E5 Demonstrates the capacity to engage non-subject matter experts in the application of conventional continuous improvement tools and methodologies.
Terms & Conditions.
The annual salary for Grade 7 will range between £39,347 and £44,263.
This position is full-time (35 hours per week) and open-ended (permanent).
As a member of Team UofG, you will be part of a globally changing, inclusive community that values ambition, excellence, integrity, and curiosity.
The University of Glasgow is responsible for ensuring that all personnel are eligible to reside and work in the UK. If you need a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you must first complete the visa route’s eligibility conditions before being awarded a Certificate of Sponsorship.
Please keep in mind that if tradeable points are allowed under the Skilled Worker visa criteria, this post may be eligible for sponsorship. For further information, go to https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
As a respected part of our team, you should expect:
1 A friendly and engaging organisational culture in which your skills are fostered and cultivated, and success is celebrated and shared.
2 An good employment package with generous terms and conditions, including 41 days of leave for full-time employees, a pension (pension handbook: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/), benefits, and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to employment.
4 A commitment to your health and well-being, including a complimentary 6-month UofG Sport membership for all incoming University personnel (https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/).
We think that we can only attain our greatest potential by combining the talents of everyone. Our ideals prioritise equality, diversity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from all members of our communities, particularly those from the Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups, as well as those with other protected characteristics who are underrepresented at the University. Read more about how the University encourages and integrates all aspects of equality and diversity into our community at https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We support the concepts of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and have bronze, silver, and gold awards throughout the University.
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