Business Improvement Lead

Compass Group UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service company in the UK is seeking a Business Improvement Lead to drive operational excellence. The role involves analyzing business processes, leading improvement initiatives, and using data to inform decisions. Ideal candidates are experienced in process improvement, have a degree in a relevant field, and possess strong project management skills. Join this opportunity to influence change and enhance efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced in process improvement and transformation within a large organisation.
• Skilled in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• A strong communicator with the ability to influence and lead change.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business processes and recommend improvements.
• Lead improvement initiatives from planning to execution.
• Apply data analysis to measure impact.
• Collaborate across departments for changes.
• Develop change management strategies.
• Deliver training to foster improvement culture.
• Benchmark against industry standards.
• Establish KPIs and reporting systems.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Change management

Communication

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Process mining tools (e.g., Aris)

Job description

Business Improvement Lead

Location: Mobile (Hybrid working and travel across UK & Ireland)

Department: Enterprise Change & Transformation Team

About the Role

Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and continuous improvement? Compass Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Business Improvement Lead to play a pivotal role in transforming business processes and practices across our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to influence change, enhance efficiency, and align improvements with our strategic objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Analyse Processes: Assess current business processes, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Lead Projects: Manage improvement initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Use Data to Drive Decisions: Apply data analysis to measure impact and inform strategies.
• Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate across departments and secure buy-in for change.
• Champion Change: Develop and implement change management strategies, inspiring teams to embrace new ways of working.
• Train and Develop: Create and deliver training materials to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Integrate Best Practice: Benchmark against industry standards and explore cross-sector opportunities.
• Report Progress: Establish KPIs and reporting systems to track success.
• Think Strategically: Support the development of an external-facing business consulting function.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

Essential

• Experienced in process improvement and transformation within a large, multi-site organisation.
• Educated to degree level in Business Administration, Engineering, Business Improvement or similar.
• Skilled in project management and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical, innovative, and adaptable to ambiguity.
• A strong communicator with the ability to influence and lead change.

Desirable

• Background in management consulting.
• Familiarity with process mining tools (e.g., Aris) and SAP.
• Certifications in Six Sigma, Lean or similar methodologies.

Why Compass?

At Compass Group UK & Ireland, we’re committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, work with diverse teams, and contribute to our long-term success.

Ready to lead change?

Apply now and help us shape the future of Compass UK & Ireland.