About the Role

This is a Fixed Term contract for 17 months

Apprenticeship rates for this post are dependent on age. Please see below for the applicable rates:

Level 3 Apprenticeship Rates

Under 18 years - £12,925 per annum
18-20 years - £17,170 per annum
23+ years - £22,359 per annum

The Continuous Improvement Coordinator will play an important role in driving and supporting organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is aligned with the Level 3 Improvement Technician Apprenticeship and involves applying Lean Six Sigma and other change methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness across a variety of projects.

What You Will Do

As a Continuous Improvement Coordinator, you will be a key practitioner in driving operational excellence within our organisation. Supported by the Change & Transformation Manager, your primary responsibility will be to plan, manage, and implement improvements aimed at enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.

You will utilise Lean methodologies and other change practice you learn in your apprenticeship study to identify and eliminate process inefficiencies, ensuring that our operations comply with all relevant regulations and safety standards. By developing project charters, eliminating waste and refining procedural practices, you will help the organisation grow operationally and in efficiency.

In this role, you will engage with a variety of diverse teams across the organisation, nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. You will complete process mapping activities, conduct root cause analyses, and develop control plans to sustain improvements.

Effective communication and change management will be important, as you will support your peers through the change, capture progress, and communicate wins through our range of communication channels. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative work setting where your contributions will drive significant business benefits and personal growth.

As this is an apprenticeship role, 20% of your time per week will be dedicated exclusively to your study.

About You

The ideal candidate would be someone who exhibits resilience and positivity in the face of resistance to change. You would understand that change can be challenging, but approach it with a proactive and optimistic attitude, viewing obstacles as opportunities for growth and innovation.

You would be a strong team player and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. You would value the importance of working cohesively with colleagues across different departments, embracing diverse perspectives and a culture of mutual respect and support. You would strive to communicate effectively and empathetically, encouraging others to embrace continuous improvement practice.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements