Efficiency and Savings Identification Consultant

Sammons Recruitment are working with Staffordshire Police who are seeking an Efficiency and Savings Identification Consultant to undertake a high-profile consultancy engagement focused on identifying substantial efficiency savings, productivity improvements and cost avoidance opportunities within a large and complex public sector organisation.

The role is a temporary placement for the duration of 6-10 weeks. The consultant will support the identification of multimillion pounds of savings by reviewing existing operating models, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop a realistic, phased savings programme that supports long term sustainability while maintaining operational performance.

What’s on Offer?

Job type: Full-time, office based, temporary
Location: Staffordshire Police Headquarters
Salary: Starting from £500 per day

Key Responsibilities

Conduct a comprehensive review of organisational finances, operating models and resource allocation
Establish a clear baseline of current costs, structures and operational performance
Analyse key cost drivers and identify opportunities for improved efficiency
Review workforce structures, operational processes, contracts, estates, technology and ways of working
Develop practical recommendations that improve efficiency without impacting critical service delivery
Identify productivity improvements that reduce future cost pressures and demand growth
Evaluate opportunities where targeted investment could generate future savings
Identify technology, infrastructure and process improvements to reduce operational costs and risks
Develop a phased savings plan, quantifying savings opportunities
Assess implementation costs, risks, dependencies and anticipated benefits to create a programme of efficiency initiatives
Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership teams

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements:

Proven experience delivering large scale efficiency, savings, transformation, or operational improvement programmes
Experience identifying and quantifying cost savings and productivity improvements
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leaders
Experience producing business cases, savings plans and strategic recommendations
Experience within the public sector, emergency services, local government or similarly complex organisations
Knowledge of workforce planning, organisational design or service transformation
Experience conducting benchmarking and operational reviews
Lean, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement qualifications desired

How to Apply:
If you are looking for a role where you can make a significant financial impact through the development of a comprehensive savings strategy and implementation roadmap, would love to hear from you. Please apply directly through this advert with your CV.

Disclaimer:

Please note due to the nature of the business, the successful candidate must be willing to undergo extensive Level 3 vetting process prior to the start of the assignment.

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