Role: Operations Manager REF 106058
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid/Bristol - 60% of time on site
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £650 per day
Security Clearance: SC requested
Spinwell is recruiting for an Operations Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATIONS MANAGER
- Develop and implement an acquisition strategy aligned with Category A Approval requirements.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
- Oversee the planning and execution of tactical development firing trials, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Manage the procurement of equipment and services required for the project.
- Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and cost efficiency.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and timelines.
- Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and resources.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and safety standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
- Manage contracts with suppliers, ensuring adherence to terms and performance standards.
- Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of documentation for Category A Approval.
- Monitor and report on project progress to senior management and stakeholders.
- Address and resolve any issues or delays impacting project timelines.
- Ensure quality assurance and control measures are in place for all deliverables.
- Support the development of training and operational procedures for end-users.
- Manage and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the project.
- Coordinate with legal and procurement teams to ensure contract compliance.
- Oversee the integration of new systems or equipment into existing infrastructure.
- Conduct post-trial evaluations and implement lessons learned for future projects.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE OPERATIONS MANAGER
- Proven experience in operations management within a complex engineering, defence, or maritime environment.
- Strong understanding of in-service support activities, with the ability to provide technical support and work closely with specialist engineering teams.
- Experience managing contracts, monitoring performance against milestones, and ensuring compliance with required standards and service delivery requirements.
- Knowledge of stock control, asset management, service surveillance, and through-life support principles.
- Ability to quickly understand operational requirements and become effective in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
- Experience supporting senior operational stakeholders and coordinating activities across multiple teams.
- Familiarity with the support and management of complex weapons systems or similarly safety-critical equipment would be highly advantageous.
- Defence background preferred, ideally at a level equivalent to MOD STS1 (Professional 2) or similar.
- Particularly suited to candidates with Royal Navy submarine experience, including former engineering personnel, engineering managers, or Class 1 Officers, who can demonstrate a strong understanding of operational and engineering support functions.
- Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to balance business-as-usual activities alongside technical and operational support responsibilities.
Desirable
- Experience working on Category A defence contracts.
- Previous experience within an operations or support management role focused on in-service capability and availability.
If you are an Operations Manager, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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