Continuous Improvement Specialist

Rolls-Royce SMR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist to revolutionize the nuclear industry. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives, coaching teams, and driving strategic change to enhance quality and efficiency. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technology while enjoying a hybrid working environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a lasting impact and shaping the future of energy generation.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Benefits allowance of £5,000

12% employer pension contribution

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Private medical insurance

Life assurance of 6x pensionable pay

One-off payment for home office purchases

Qualifications

• Master Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma required.
• Experience in continuous improvement strategies and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement continuous improvement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Coach and mentor process owners and continuous improvement practitioners.

Skills

Continuous Improvement Methodologies

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

IT Skills (Access, Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Tools

Web-based Applications/Software

Job description

Ref: 286

Department: Safety & Regulatory Affairs

Location: Derby, Manchester, Warrington

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: £68,000 - £89,000

Closing date: 26/06/2025

Role Related

Role Title: Continuous Improvement Specialist

Location: Hybrid working with one of the following sites as a primary: Manchester, Warrington or Derby

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Continuous Improvement Specialist, to be involved in the compliance for game-changing technology within the nuclear industry.

Working alongside the already established Quality Department, this role plays a critical role in driving, establishing, and implementing continuous improvement throughout the Rolls-Royce SMR Business.

In this role, you will be accountable for developing and implementing continuous improvement strategies, aligning them with organizational goals, and driving strategic change to meet best practices through improvement and quality excellence.

You will coach, mentor, and train process owners & continuous improvement practitioners and other team members, ensuring they are proficient in continuous improvement methodologies and tools.

The points below outline the role duties and requirements:

1. Top-performing, high-potential continuous improvement specialists who have demonstrated exceptional results and are looking to advance their careers by taking on a more significant leadership role.
2. Leadership responsibilities for strategic deployment of continuous improvement initiatives and mentoring/training process owners and other quality practitioners.
3. Master Black Belt.
4. Drive efficiencies aligned to business priorities.
5. Support other business-related quality initiatives and activities as the organization continues to mature.
6. Apply best practice tools and techniques across the function.
7. Develop and deploy the continuous improvement strategic direction.
8. Provide strategic continuous improvement leadership through influencing, coaching, and mentoring process owners and other practitioners throughout the business.
9. Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt.
10. Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.
11. IT skills covering Access, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
12. Experience with web-based applications/software.
13. Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) Member.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

If you are considering a career move or a sector jump, please get in touch; we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Pay And Benefits

We anticipate paying a salary of between £68,000 - £89,000 DOE plus:

• Bonus - Performance-related target opportunity 17%
• Benefits Allowance – £5,000 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover healthcare.
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay.
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases.

Company Related

We are Rolls-Royce SMR.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a unique employer, blending the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organization – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low-carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, supporting the rollout of renewable generation and overcoming intermittency issues.

Our Culture

At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and achieve better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

Our Application Process

Due to safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening, including:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check