Job Description
Bradley David Associates is working with a leading financial business on the search for a Operational Excellence Manager. This is a 6 months fixed term opportunity.
1. Salary: £60,000 - £74,000 dependent on experience
2. Bonus: 12.5% - 18.75% of total salary
3. Car Allowance: £5,400
4. Market leading perks and benefits
Job Summary
The Operational Excellence Manager plays a key role in driving large-scale initiatives aimed at enhancing service quality across the Protection Customer Services department. This position is focused on delivering outstanding customer experiences by identifying opportunities for process improvement and ensuring procedures are clear, efficient, and easy to train. The role also involves managing and executing projects on time, within scope and budget, while upholding high standards of quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Process Optimisation & Training Readiness
5. Lead significant improvement initiatives aligned with strategic goals to enhance operational efficiency.
6. Identify, assess, and streamline processes for standardisation and simplification.
7. Create comprehensive documentation to support training and ensure process clarity.
8. Set and track performance metrics to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
Project Management
9. Oversee a variety of projects and organisational changes, ensuring alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
10. Lead cross-functional project teams with clear communication and direction.
11. Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement mitigation plans to achieve successful outcomes.
12. Secure and coordinate resources across departments to support project completion.
Process Improvement
13. Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other methodologies to support continuous improvement efforts.
14. Track the status and outcomes of improvement projects, ensuring milestones and benefits are achieved.
15. Allocate resources effectively to support team performance and project delivery.
Customer Service Excellence
16. Drive improvements in customer service across Accounts, Life Claims, and Flex teams.
17. Enhance customer satisfaction through efficient service delivery and refined claims processes.
Leadership & Team Development
18. Mentor and support team leaders in their professional growth and leadership development.
19. Promote a culture of innovation, flexibility, and continuous improvement within teams.
Quality & Performance Standards
20. Ensure processes and services consistently meet high standards of quality and operational excellence.
21. Foster a high-performance culture focused on continuous improvement and accountability.
Requirements
Who You Are
Technical Expertise
22. In-depth knowledge of insurance products, services, and relevant regulations.
23. Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices.
24. Familiar with risk management and compliance requirements.
25. Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality, on-time, and within-budget projects.
Communication & Leadership
26. Effective leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams toward shared goals.
27. Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate strategies and changes.
28. Proven experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
Relationship Management
29. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Proactive & Solution-Oriented
30. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address inefficiencies and operational challenges.
31. Confident decision-maker, capable of driving effective, innovative solutions.
Team Development & Growth
32. Experienced in leading teams through change and transformation.
33. Committed to fostering a feedback-driven culture that supports learning and development.
Benefits
34. Bonus scheme
35. Additional leave
36. Company car
37. Company events
38. Company pension
39. Cycle to work scheme
40. Employee discount
41. Health & wellbeing programme
42. Life insurance
43. Private dental insurance
44. Private medical insurance
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please click apply to be contacted by a member of the team. You can also text your full name + 'Ops Excellence' to 07470 312674
Requirements
Technical Expertise In-depth knowledge of insurance products, services, and relevant regulations. Skilled in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement practices. Familiar with risk management and compliance requirements. Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality, on-time, and within-budget projects. Communication & Leadership Effective leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide teams toward shared goals. Strong written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate strategies and changes. Proven experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration. Relationship Management Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Proactive & Solution-Oriented Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to address inefficiencies and operational challenges. Confident decision-maker, capable of driving effective, innovative solutions. Team Development & Growth Experienced in leading teams through change and transformation. Committed to fostering a feedback-driven culture that supports learning and development.