Performance Improvement Lead

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy company is seeking a Performance Improvement Lead based in Warwick to advance performance improvement initiatives across its operations. This role involves leading improvement projects and collaborating with various teams to enhance processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in process improvement and Lean methodologies, with proven experience in delivering improvement projects and engaging stakeholders effectively. The position includes a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000

26 days leave plus 8 statutory days

Generous contributory pension scheme

Financial support for professional development

Health, fitness, and wellbeing apps access

Qualifications

• Proven experience of leading/delivering business improvement projects.
• Background in process improvement with Lean methodologies.
• Proficient at engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement projects across Asset Operations business areas.
• Collaborate with the business to identify areas for improvement.
• Engage with leaders to implement continuous improvement behaviours.

Skills

Business improvement projects

Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

Data analysis

Performance reporting using MS Office

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

About us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it's so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don't plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us and find your superpower.

National Grid is hiring a Performance Improvement Lead - Based from Warwick - Hybrid working policy.

How would you ensure delivery of improvement and efficiency projects?

We are offering an excellent opportunity for a Performance Improvement Lead to advance our performance improvement agenda across all Asset Operations business areas. This will give you exposure across the whole business at all levels which is great for your development and raising your profile, together with the flexibility and freedom to handle your own workload. This role comes with hybrid working - a mix of home, office and sites.

You'll be part of a fantastic team and play a pivotal role in transforming our business, through data-driven insights and driving continuous improvement. As a key contributor, you will lead on improvement projects across the Asset Operations business which maintains the high voltage electricity network in England and Wales. That includes c.4,500 miles of overhead line, about 900 miles of underground cable and more than 300 substations.

Utilising business insight and analytics, you will collaborate closely with the whole business to identify areas for improvement. You will actively contribute to process development and improvement initiatives, whilst also engaging with leaders and teams to implement continuous improvement behaviours, methodologies, and tools to maintain progress. This role has a wide scope which will bring a large amount of variation in terms of identifying business issues (performance gaps), analysing the root cause and implementing effective solutions.

About you

To thrive in this role we are looking for you to have a process improvement background with proven experience of process improvements and Lean methodologies. A pro-active problem spotter and solution provider with the drive and tenacity to deliver process improvements projects, creating an environment for continuous success. You'll be good at interacting with all types of people and can adapt your style effortlessly, making an impact at all levels.

• Proven experience of leading/delivering business improvement projects
• Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt
• Proficient in data analysis and performance reporting using MS office
• Understanding of E2E process journeys
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills

What you'll get

• A competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000 pa + Benefits package + Training and Development.
• 26 days leave plus 8 statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. Totalling 18%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - relevant to your role.
• Access to benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps which support health, fitness and wellbeing.

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 30th December. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid's recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

DE & I statement:

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value, and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, offering flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop, and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives, and business need. We are committed to building a workforce that can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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