Continuous Improvement Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Continuous Improvement Manager
Field Based
Field Based (UK) (LF001)
Permanent
Full Time
Grade 4
Our passion at Currys is helping everyone enjoy the latest tech. Weβre proud of the service levels we provide for our customer β online, in-store or in their homes. And itβs all down to our people, 30,000+ capable and committed colleagues, learning together, growing together, making us amazing and celebrating the wins.
As part of this role, youβll be responsible for:
- Working with business stakeholders to build a continuous improvement environment, supporting an ongoing programme of change.
- Identifying trends and process variations as part of establishing a continuous improvement monitoring system.
- Manage a team to facilitate process improvement-based workshops that drive ideas and solutions.
- Support the delivery of better value and greater efficiency through the identification and elimination of unnecessary complexity within business processes
- Assist in the development and implementation of a βbest-in-classβ continuous improvement strategy that drives operational excellence and enhances the colleague and customer experience.
- Take ownership of change initiatives from evolution/efficiency identification through to project delivery via internal governance and controls.
- Elicit requirements and drive process change using staff interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, store visits, business process descriptions, business analysis and workflow analysis.
- Accountable for developing and managing the Continuous Improvement portfolio, usage of CI methods and tools, management of resources and process improvement hubs, and developing the company's CI capability and culture.
Experience required:
- Hands-on implementation of continuous improvement programs and lean solutions
- Implementing a framework of continuous improvement in a multiple operation environment
- Designing remediation plans to address productivity and efficiency issues, and track record of following through to ensure closure
- Understanding of continuous improvement concepts e.g Six Sigma, Lean, value stream mapping
- Stakeholder engagement communication
- Project and product management, able to translate business needs into requirements
We know our people are the magic ingredient in our success. Thatβs why we reward you with benefits that go deeper than just the day-to-day. Benefits that work for you, your lifestyle and your career. They include Company Pension Scheme, Discretionary/Performance based bonus, Private Health Insurance and Colleague Discounts. Beyond that, weβll be with you every step of the way, enabling you to get the most out of your role, grow your skills your way, and see your career develop in the way you want.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Media & Entertainment Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Continuous Improvement Manager roles across Currys's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Media & Entertainment Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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