About the Role:
Manchester is one of the United Kingdom's leading business and innovation hubs, and at GAIS Consulting Group Ltd., we help organizations improve performance by transforming the way they operate. We partner with businesses to simplify complex processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and deliver measurable operational improvements that create lasting value. We are looking for a Process Improvement Consultant who can take ownership of business transformation initiatives from analysis through implementation. You won't simply identify problems—you will design practical solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and help our clients achieve their strategic goals. You will work closely with business leaders, operational teams, and project stakeholders, turning data-driven insights into sustainable process improvements while promoting a culture of continuous improvement across multiple business functions.
Why Work With Us?
Meaningful Projects: Every engagement presents a new challenge. You'll work with organizations across a variety of industries, helping them solve real operational problems with measurable business impact.
Collaborative Culture: We believe the best ideas come from teamwork. You'll work alongside experienced consultants and business professionals who value knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous learning.
Professional Development: We invest in our people through ongoing training, industry certifications, and opportunities to expand your expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Management, and operational excellence methodologies.
Career Growth: As our consultancy continues to grow, you'll have opportunities to lead increasingly complex projects, mentor colleagues, and develop your consulting career.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Process Analysis: Evaluate current business operations, identify inefficiencies, and uncover opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and customer outcomes.
Continuous Improvement: Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other operational excellence methodologies to deliver measurable results.
Process Design: Develop future-state process maps, operating procedures, and implementation plans that support long-term business objectives.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate workshops, gather business requirements, and work closely with clients, department leaders, and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Performance Measurement: Define key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze operational data, and monitor improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable business benefits.
Change Management: Support organizations throughout implementation by helping teams adopt new processes, manage change effectively, and encourage continuous improvement.
What We Are Looking For:
Experience: 4+ years of experience in process improvement, business consulting, operational excellence, business analysis, or a related consulting environment.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, Business Process Management (BPM), process mapping, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Analytical Skills: Comfortable interpreting data, identifying root causes, and developing practical recommendations that improve operational performance.
Communication: Excellent presentation, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables and meeting deadlines.
Mindset: You are naturally curious, solutions-focused, and proactive. You enjoy solving complex business challenges, building strong client relationships, and delivering practical improvements that create measurable business value.
Pay: £42,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free fitness classes
- Paid volunteer time
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M8 8LG
