Business Improvement Manager
Based in Orpington
Full-time, Permanent position
Salary: £55,000
We are working with a leading savings and investment specialist to recruit a skilled and experienced Business Improvement Manager to join their team in Orpington.
As the Business Improvement Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the business by leading key initiatives across the Society. The role requires a proactive and highly organised individual with exceptional communication and project management skills, and with proven experience of getting things done.
Duties:
- Scope, lead and manage multiple initiatives from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders across different departments.
- Develop plans, timelines (and sometimes budgets), and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery.
- Assist the CEO & Senior Leadership Team in identifying, developing and implementing strategic initiatives.
- Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations.
- Conduct market and industry analysis to build business cases and support strategic decision-making.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, drawing on their expertise.
Essential and Desirable Criteria:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a role which required simultaneous ownership & resolution of multiple business “problems”.
- Experience in the financial services industry is an advantage but not critical.
- Hands-on Project Management experience will be advantageous.
- Analytical – ability to present pros and cons for members (customers) and the organisation, providing evidence
- Commerciality - ability to build business cases for initiatives
- Ability to work hands-on across multiple initiatives.
- Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Being able to effectively follow
- through and get initiatives over the line is essential.
- Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); proficiency in project management tools may be an advantage.
You will be working for a modern, forward thinking business; that believes the strengths, skills and personalities of their people are the key to the groups success. This is a permanent, full time role for which you will receive a highly competitive salary + Benefits.
If you are interested, please apply online now, or call Rosie on 07768 066516!