Overview
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Focus Leadership Team as Head of Continuous Improvement (CI) - a role central to delivering the ambitions of Professional Services Together. As Head of CI, you will build on the success of the Universitys established CI programme, sustaining and extending our training initiatives, playing a key role in engaging departments as they embed CI approaches and strengthening the Universitys growing network of Associated Practitioners. You will also work with departments to establish local CI Centres of Excellence, ensuring that continuous improvement is embedded in everyday practice across the University. The role includes playing a leading part in the CI Community of Practice Steering Group and strengthening the University\s connections with the wider higher education community, including networks such as LeanHE, to share expertise and bring external insights into Oxford. This is a key leadership position within Focus, with line management responsibility for a team of CI Practitioners. You will collaborate with colleagues across UAS and the wider University to ensure Focus continues to deliver high-quality services while supporting the development and wellbeing of the team.
Qualifications
* A strong understanding of and enthusiasm for continuous improvement/Lean practices.
* Proven success in leading change initiatives within complex, devolved environments.
* Experience of planning and managing programmes and projects across the full life cycle.
* Excellent communication and influencing skills, with confidence working at all levels of the University.
* Leadership strengths: the ability to motivate and develop people, while fostering collaboration and innovation.
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