Continuous Improvement Manager Advance Northumberland

About Us:   

Advance Northumberland is a diverse property investment & development  business, delivering opportunities to improve prosperity, tackle inequalities and  drive economic growth in support of Northumberland County Council. Whether its support for new and developing businesses, the remediation of  challenging brownfield sites, building of large-scale manufacturing units,  delivering new purpose-built offices, delivery of major town centre  redevelopments, including complex retail developments, leisure facilities or the  delivery of high-quality market sale and affordable housing it can all be found in  this unique regeneration company.   We work collaboratively with stakeholders and partners, delivering positive physical  and economic development.  Focusing on the needs and aspirations of the county,  addressing economic, housing and infrastructure challenges whilst capitalising on  Northumberland’s significant assets and opportunities. We deliver a  comprehensive regeneration capability to improve the County’s economic  prosperity, regenerate communities, improve liveability and create a more  connected and aspirational County.   In doing so, we will support a broader county-wide assets-based approach to  promote economic growth and an improved quality of life for its communities.  Building on the opportunities emerging from the Combined Authority initiatives to  enhance its regeneration impact, taking its lead from Northumberland County  Council, and working in collaboration with key partners. The Business Transformation team is part of the wider corporate services team,  which includes, IT, Business Operations, People and Marketing. The team are central to all activities across the business and are charged with driving a  continuous improvement culture.

The Role - Continuous Improvement Manager

Reporting to Deborah Evans, the Head of Business Transformation, the postholder  will help shape and deliver continuous improvement activities across the  business.

Benefits

• Annual leave - Start with 26 days, increasing to 31 days with service.
• Pension - Generous employer contributions of 8%. You pay 2%, although you can choose to pay more if you want.
• Financial Benefits - Enjoy the security of free life assurance, an employee referral scheme (earning £1,000 per recruited referral), and our Cash plan App with discounts and cashback at top retailers. Free on-site parking at all locations.
• Performance Related Incentive Scheme – subject to achievement of company and individual performance targets, annual incentive payable.
• Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 support, GP services, mental health support and, dental and optical plus a range of other health therapies. We also have a cycle to work scheme and home electronics schemes, both of which are salary exchange, so you pay less National Insurance. We have extensive health campaigns from our award-winning Better Health at work team.
• Motoring Benefits - Take advantage of exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes, through NHS Fleet.
• Hybrid Working – We offer the capacity to work on a hybrid basis, with four days in the office / on site. Of course, initially you might be in the office more, whilst you get to know your colleagues and our activities in more detail.
  
  To apply:

Please send a letter of application and your CV, stating why you want to work for us and what you’d bring to the role, please send these to: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 10.00am, Interviews will be held on 7th October 2025.

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to withdraw your consent for us to process your application, please email us at: workforus@advancenorthumberland.co.uk

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