Head of operational risk Work, Jobs in Gloucester, Gls (with Salaries)

Head of Continuous Improvement
Safran —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Military
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
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Interim Head of HR Support
Westonbirt Schools —Tetbury
- £33,000 - £36,000 a year
- Part-time
- Human resources
- In-person
- Leadership
Quick apply
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ER Partner - 12 month fixed term contract
Muller Group —Eastington
- Full-time
- Travel
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Bereavement leave
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
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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
Head of Paid Media and Social Media
Ecotricity Group Limited —Stroud
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
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Health and Safety Manager
HallMark Veterinary & Compliance Services —Berkeley
- From £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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Group Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Man...
Benefact Group —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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 IT
Fluid Water Group —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Computer networking
- Contracts
Quick apply
Head of Paid Media and Social Media
Ecotricity —Stroud
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Prison Offender Manager - Non-operational - Full Time
Ministry of Justice —Wotton-under-Edge
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Case management
- Annual leave
14d
Group Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager
Benefact Group —Gloucester
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Lead Risk Practitioner
Nuclear Restoration Services —Berkeley
- £61,016 - £70,277 a year
- Mentoring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Business Development Executive
IMSM —Malmesbury
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Salesforce
- Microsoft Office
Prison Offender Manager - Non-operational - Part time
Ministry of Justice —Wotton-under-Edge
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Case management
- Annual leave
14d
HSEQ Director Water Hygiene
HSL Compliance Limited —Ross-on-Wye
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
- Presentation skills
- Business
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Maintenance & Facilities Manager
The Lygon Arms —Broadway
- £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Bar
- Maintenance
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Mechanical Systems Lead (BMS)
Dyson —Malmesbury
- Maintenance
- Contracts
- IT
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Senior Internal Auditor
Secret Intelligence Service —Cheltenham
- £60,998 - £62,895 a year
- Part-time
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Work from home
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Head of Continuous Improvement

Safran -
Gloucester

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
13 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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