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Head of Continuous Improvement
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Military
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
11d
Head of Fabrication
Mandarin Stone —Monmouth
- Monday to Friday
- AutoCAD
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Relocation assistance
- Annual leave
Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain
BG Automotive Ltd —Swindon
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
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Head of IT
Fluid Water Group —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Computer networking
- Contracts
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Head of Estimating
Mears Group —Gloucester
- Up to £106,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Remote
- Presentation skills
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Enforcement Agent - Gloucester & surrounding areas
Dukes Bailiffs Limited —Gloucester
- £28,500 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
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5d
Head of Production
Oxford Instruments plc —Bristol
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Communication skills
Property Manager - Commercial
Bruton Knowles Limited —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Head of Technology
Protection Group International —Bristol
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- IT
- Leadership
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[260521R1] English & SMSC Lead Teacher
Gloucestershire Academy for Inspirational Learning (GAIL) —Barnwood
- £32,916 - £51,047 a year
- Call to connect
- English
- Communication skills
- School
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Corporate Psychology
GCHQ —Cheltenham
- £83,651 - £99,529 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Health Improvement Lead (Tackling Tobacco Dependency), Band 7
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Gloucester
- £49,387 - £56,515 a year
- Part-time
- Human resources
- Care plans
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
2d
Head of Cyber, Band 8b
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Gloucester
- £66,582 - £77,368 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Head of Service, Front Door
Civic Recruitment Limited —Swindon
- £600 a day
- Temporary
- Management
- Analysis skills
- No degree
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13d
Head of Technical Operations
Mitie —Bristol
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Annual leave
PMO Supply Chain Planner
Ontic —Staverton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Head of Finance
Igne Group Ltd —Ross-on-Wye
- £75,000 a year
- ERP systems
- Project management
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Deputy Head of SEND & Inclusion
New College Swindon —Swindon
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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4d
Risk Oversight Manager
Somerset Bridge Group —Bristol
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Organisational skills
- Financial services
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
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11d
Care Leavers Project Manager
South Gloucestershire Council —Yate
- £50,269 - £53,460 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills

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Head of Continuous Improvement

Safran -
Gloucester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
11 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt
Military
Continuous improvement
Kaizen
Leadership

Full job description

Published 07.22.2026

Company : Safran Landing Systems Job field : Continuous improvement Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager

# 2026-184059

Published 07.22.2026

Job Description

Head of Continuous Improvement
Gloucester
Site-Based

Skills: Lean Six Sigma, Master Black Belt, Organisational Change, Leadership, Process Excellence, Change Management, Project Management, Business Transformation

Safran Landing Systems are a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, from commercial and business travel to military and defence fleets.

Our expertise cover the entire life cycle of our products from end-to-end; Design, Engineering & Manufacturing, through to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO).

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision
We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Quality team as a Head of Continuous Improvement at our Gloucester site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.
We also know that some candidates may be put off ing for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role

As Head of Continuous Improvement, you will lead and drive the Continuous Improvement strategy across the Gloucester site, working across all functions to shape organisational change, improve operational performance, and deliver sustainable business transformation. You will champion Lean Six Sigma methodologies, QRQC, and operational excellence initiatives to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and value creation throughout the business.

Leading site-wide Continuous Improvement and transformation programmes.
Coaching and influencing the Senior Leadership Team on QRQC and CI best practice.
Driving organisational change initiatives and embedding sustainable improvements.
Leading Kaizen events, workshops, business recovery planning activities, and complex problem-solving initiatives.
Developing and standardising CI frameworks, processes, tools, and benchmarks.
Building capability across the organisation through Lean Six Sigma coaching and mentoring.
Supporting and developing Green Belt and Black Belt practitioners.
Monitoring and reporting project performance, milestones, risks, and benefits realisation.
Creating cross-functional engagement frameworks that drive collaboration and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

Essential

Lean Sigma Black Belt certified
Proven experience leading large-scale organisational transformation, operational excellence, or continuous improvement programmes within a complex manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment
Strong coaching and leadership skills

Desirable

Technical/Engineering background beneficial

Here, we craft excellence together.
If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, today.

Why Safran?

A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you—both in and out of work, including:

Early finish on Fridays
Competitive salary, annual profit share bonus and pay review
25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)
Up to 8% employer matched pension scheme and life assurance
Health cash plan, cycle and tech purchase schemes
Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

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Head of Continuous Improvement

Head of Fabrication

Head of Purchasing and Supply Chain

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Enforcement Agent - Gloucester & surrounding areas

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