Management Consultant - Manager - Performance Improvement

We are a dynamic consulting firm, focused on delivering sustainable change. We help clients turn their strategy into action through exceptional delivery and a culture of change. We are looking for people to join the Moorhouse team and contribute to a proactive, collaborative, and straightforward environment. You will be part of a supportive and high-performing team that shares the workload, looks after each other, and celebrates success together. This role offers opportunities to gain skills, experience and knowledge to help organisations respond to turbulence, change and opportunity in the future of work. We value honesty and integrity and do not engage in politics, egos, or personal agendas.

We expect you to contribute to a culture of sustainability and to uphold Moorhouse’s social responsibility by integrating responsible practices in everyday work. Moorhouse is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. This means we cannot progress applications from candidates who would require sponsorship now or in the future.

Performance Improvement at Moorhouse

Over the last four years Moorhouse has extended its reach into the Performance Improvement (PI) space. Growth in PI clients comes from helping them reduce costs, drive productivity, improve customer experience and optimise employee practices. We collaborate with clients to embed Lean ways of working into their culture, upskill them through eLearning journeys, training and face-to-face coaching, enabling them to operate better, faster and more cost-effectively. We are seeking to recruit a PI Manager Consultant with process optimisation, cost reduction and operational excellence experience to strengthen our team and contribute to leadership and growth of our offering.

Essential Skills

What are we looking for? We value potential and are keen to hear from people who want to grow with an organisation that invests in professional development from day one. This role focuses on skills for the job and for life – mindset, adaptability, resilience and leadership. You will be leading and shaping how we run the business, and you will have experiences that contribute to your accelerated growth and development. You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply; if your experience looks a little different, we’d still love to hear from you.

• 7+ years relevant performance improvement consulting experience from a big consulting firm, boutique consultancy or industry experience
• Demonstrable experience delivering cost reduction programmes, optimising processes and enhancing team performance using Lean, DMAIC, A3 problem solving and value stream mapping
• Strong experience leading cost reduction engagements, including P&L analysis, identifying cost levers and building business cases
• Ability to shape, design and implement performance improvement and operational excellence strategies for clients
• Exceptional programme/project management experience
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information in a creative and engaging manner
• Experience managing and collaborating with senior client stakeholders (C-suite)
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and/or Lean Competency System 2a/2b (essential)
• Ability to train colleagues and clients in process improvement and Lean Six Sigma
• Knowledge of organizational agility and/or automation (desirable)
• A toolkit of approaches developed through your experience in the field
• A strong track record of scoping and delivering consulting solutions and services, with ability to identify and build new relationships and sales (>£0.25m p.a.), as well as nurturing existing client relationships
• Experience in supporting/leading multiple delivery teams and engagements concurrently
• A commercial mindset with the ability to lead and shape proposals and demonstrate capability to pitch and close work
• A keen interest in playing a senior role within the Performance Improvement Service Line, supporting proposition development

Benefits

What we can offer you:

• A total cash package in excess of £110,000 comprising a base salary of £82,005 and a combination of personal and company bonuses paid every six months
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days, with option to buy/sell up to five days per year
• Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Group Personal Pension and Perkbox benefits
• Enhanced family-friendly package: generous parental pay, flexible working options, and paid time off for family commitments
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups fostering collaboration, peer support and learning opportunities
• A transparent performance framework and opportunities for advancement

Our offices are based near Liverpool Street in London, with expectations to spend time with clients at their offices. We support flexible and hybrid working. Moorhouse is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we value an inclusive environment. We encourage people to bring their whole selves to work, contribute ideas, take initiative and be responsible for their impact on others.