Senior Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Introduction

Senior Continuous Improvement Manager

Location: No Fixed Location (UK-wide travel required)
Salary: £51,000 – £60,000 + 10% Annual Bonus
Driving Licence Required (must be over 21 for insurance purposes)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Change the Game with Sodexo

At Sodexo, we’re not just supporting government operations—we’re helping redefine them. We believe essential services should run smarter, faster, and more humanely. That means delivering the kind of operational excellence that transforms how communities live, work, and thrive.

We're looking for a Senior Continuous Improvement Manager who’s passionate about making meaningful change. If you're ready to turn complexity into clarity, data into direction, and insight into impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of public service delivery in the UK.

What You’ll Do

Transformation & Operations

• Design scalable resourcing and delivery models across hard, soft, and food FM services
• Align UK systems with global Sodexo platforms for a seamless, integrated operating model
• Collaborate with Centres of Excellence to enhance process consistency and service quality

Data & Insight

• Build insightful reporting tools and dashboards (Power BI) that drive smarter decisions
• Eliminate non-value-adding reports and focus on data that tells a compelling story
• Translate complex analysis into clear insights for operational and senior stakeholders

Continuous Improvement & Culture

• Drive a culture of improvement through coaching, training, and cross-functional collaboration
• Lead and support improvement projects across sites and functions
• Partner with internal teams to embed best practices and digital solutions

Key Outcomes

• Measurable uplift in operational efficiency and service compliance
• Streamlined, actionable reporting aligned with business goals
• Engaged, insight-driven teams empowered to continuously improve
• Smarter resource use and greater client satisfaction

What You’ll Bring

Essential

• Strong background in continuous improvement, analytics, and service optimisation
• Proven experience applying Six Sigma methodologies to drive measurable process improvements
• Experience working within an Agile environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deliver results iteratively.
• Skilled in Power BI, Microsoft 365, and integrated reporting tools
• Commercial mindset with the ability to influence across all levels
• Experience managing multi-site improvement initiatives
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to travel across the UK

Desirable

• Experience in government or regulated sectors
• Qualifications in finance, statistics, or data analysis
• Experience with structured project methodologies and external vendors

What we offer:

 Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!