Business Manager

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defence supply is seeking a Business Manager to guide its digital transformation journey. Based in the South of England, this role involves close collaboration with senior management, maintaining quality compliance, and managing stakeholder relationships within the defence supply chain. Regular travel across the UK is a requirement, with a focus on supporting processes that align business operations with digital advancements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital transformation in defence processes.
• Experience in corporate marketing and administration.
• Exceptional organisational and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with MOD and digital stakeholders.
• Oversee quality and information security management systems.
• Plan and attend marketing events.

Skills

Digital transformation knowledge

Corporate marketing experience

General business administration

Excellent influencing skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of the developing digital transformation within the MoD and a deep understanding of the defence supply chain’s through life management of equipment to support us along our digital transformation journey.

Ideally the successful applicant will be based in the South of England (from the Midlands downwards) to reduce the impact of the travel distance required for the role. The person will be home based with regular travel around the UK, with monthly overnight stays.

Job Purpose:

The Business Manager will work closely with the Board of Directors and the Heads of Departments to provide business support for all functions within the Commercial team remit, for colleagues and customers, to ensure processes in the company are appropriate and compliant with the ISO quality and information security standards. A key responsibility will be to bring knowledge and experience of the customer environment to assist with the ongoing alignment of the business with the developing digital transformation of the MOD and defence supply chain’s through-life management of equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Developing wider relationships with MOD equipment support and defence digital stakeholders
• Attending conferences and seminars covering equipment support and digital transformation
• Establishing and growing relationships with relevant marketing partners
• Planning and attending on-site marketing events
• Overseeing the company’s Quality and Information Security Management Systems and certification
• Owning the quality-specific processes in the Quality Management System.
• Facilitating the smooth running of the Company Head Office
• Owning the Company’s health and Safety Policy and processes
• Owning the Company’s office administration policies

Experience Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of the digital transformation of defence equipment support processes

Experience of corporate marketing activities and events

General business administration experience

Excellent influencing skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Flexible and willing to travel on company business