{"id":196552,"date":"2026-01-19T17:26:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T17:26:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harnham.com\/job\/e1aeb1da-8723-4ba1-d23d-08d5948a7341-optimisation-consultant-leeds-west-yorkshire\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T21:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T21:57:14","slug":"e1aeb1da-8723-4ba1-d23d-08d5948a7341-optimisation-consultant-leeds-west-yorkshire","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.harnham.com\/job\/e1aeb1da-8723-4ba1-d23d-08d5948a7341-optimisation-consultant-leeds-west-yorkshire\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimisation Consultant"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong><a id=\"myCustomID\" href=\"https:\/\/www.harnham.com\/job\/E1AEB1DA-8723-4BA1-D23D-08D5948A7341\">To Apply for this Job Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Process Consultant &#8211; Digital Transformation | Up to \u00a365,000 | Hybrid | Birmingham, Leicester, or Leeds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">A major financial services organisation is undergoing significant digital transformation, moving from legacy systems into a modern, product-led operating model. They are mid-way through migrating core operations onto Salesforce and embedding intelligent automation across the business.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>The Role<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">As a Process Consultant, you will lead process improvement across digital and operational teams, using Lean thinking to redesign and optimise end-to-end processes. This role sits at the intersection of Product, Digital and Operational Excellence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">You will be part of a collaborative team from varied backgrounds including financial services, telecoms, energy, manufacturing, and consulting. The team consists of 3 Optimisation Consultants and 6 Process Analysts, with matrix leadership responsibility over the analysts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Lead process improvement using Lean methodology. Partner with Digital teams, Product Owners and Operations to identify opportunities. Work hands-on to map processes, analyse data, and design improvements. Determine how technology can enable process change (Salesforce, RPA, AI). Coach Process Analysts and uplift capability in data analysis. Influence stakeholders across the business including Directors and Heads of function. Present complex findings clearly. Work in agile product teams alongside developers and product owners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Example Project<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">The organisation processes 500,000 healthcare invoices per year. Some breach a 30-day SLA. You would break down data by invoice type, identify delays, analyse root causes, map the process, use Lean thinking to redesign the flow, decide where digital tools can help, and present clear recommendations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>What You&#8217;ll Work On<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Large-scale Salesforce transformation. Agile product teams. Digital optimisation using RPA, process mining, and intelligent automation. Process mapping using ARIS. Focus on optimising before digitalising, not automating broken processes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Essential Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Deep Lean expertise. Strong process improvement and design capability. Data-driven mindset, comfortable with numbers and problem-solving. Strong Excel skills. Digital exposure in RPA, automation, AI, or product environments. Confident communicator. High EQ and collaborative. Natural problem solver and self-starter.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Desirable Skills<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">SQL and Power BI. Salesforce exposure. Tools: UI Path, ARIS, process mining. Background in financial services, telecoms, energy, manufacturing, consulting, or digital product.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Package &amp; Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Salary: Up to \u00a365,000. Bonus: 10% target. Location: Birmingham, Leicester, or Leeds (your choice). Hybrid: 2 days per week in office (moving to 3 days from September). Notice: Up to 3 months accepted. 25 days annual leave. Company pension. Life assurance. Private healthcare. 1 paid charity day. Season ticket loan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>Interview Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">Stage 1: 30-minute virtual intro with Product Lead. Stage 2: 2-hour virtual interview with structured Lean questions and presentation. Stage 3: 30-minute final with Head of Business Design &amp; Optimisation. Strong candidates progress quickly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"><strong>About the Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\">This is a pragmatic, collaborative team that combines Lean, data and digital thinking. 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