Howard Lock Consulting Ltd
Business Process Analyst (Lean / Six Sigma) – Leeds – Job Ref: 26058
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Role: Business Process Analyst (Lean / Six Sigma)
Role type: Contract
Day Rate: £500
Duration: 6 months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Location: Leeds 4 days per week + 1 day remote
Start date: ASAP
Job Ref: 26058
Please note that this role is strictly four days a week in the Leeds office, and one day remote.
Role Overview:
We’re seeking an experienced Business Process Analyst with strong Lean and Six Sigma expertise (Black Belt preferred) to support a major transformation programme.
You’ll work closely with operational teams to analyse current processes, identify inefficiencies, and drive measurable improvements across the organisation.
This role is highly collaborative and hands-on, requiring you to be on-site in Leeds four days per week. Please only apply if you are based within commutable distance or willing to travel regularly.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end process analysis across multiple business functions, mapping current workflows and identifying improvement opportunities.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste, streamline processes, and enhance operational performance.
- Facilitate workshops, root-cause analysis sessions, and stakeholder interviews to gather insights and validate findings.
- Develop clear, data-driven recommendations and business cases for change.
- Support the design and implementation of new processes, ensuring alignment with business goals and operational realities.
- Track and report on improvement outcomes, KPIs, and benefits realisation.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Technology, and Change Management.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
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Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as a Business Process Analyst or similar role within complex organisations.
- Strong background in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies; Black Belt certification highly desirable.
- Demonstrable experience delivering measurable process improvements.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable solutions.
- Skilled in process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, Miro).
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
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