Business Operations Manager

Airbus; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Satair UK Limited, Airbus Services Company, seeks a Business Operations Manager to oversee PMO governance, facilities, IT, procurement and vendor relations. You will support the Managing Director and leadership team, drive operational excellence, and coordinate cross-functional projects across the organisation.

Ideal candidates have a degree in business, strong Excel and Google Workspace skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to improve processes and compliance across the business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Strong hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.
• Fast and decisive learner in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, accurate, dependable, and able to work under pressure.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication.
• Flexible, collaborative team player with cross-team support.
• Compliance mindset with attention to Health & Safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate governance and operational PMO projects to support executive decisions.
• Support process integration and automation to modernize workflows.
• Undertake administrative and project support tasks for the MD and team.
• Develop governance metrics in Skywise and prepare data analysis sets.
• Develop Skywise dashboards and data sets to support governance.
• Prepare monthly reports for procurement and tender activities.
• Lead end-to-end local tender processes and vendor evaluations.

Skills

Excel

Google Workspace

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management / Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description:

About the Opportunity

A great opportunity has been raised within Satair UK (an Airbus Service Company) to develop yourself and your career!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person with a can-do mindset. Is that you? By joining the Satair UK team, you will play a key role in our organization, supporting operational projects while driving daily operational excellence.

As the Business Operations Manager, you will be at the core of our organization and office support processes, focusing on Facility Management, IT, Procurement, and PMO/Operational Projects.

In this dynamic, high-visibility role, you will act as a key partner and proactive assistant to the Managing Director and leadership team-driving corporate governance, streamlining operational workflows, leading integration projects, and managing key third-party supplier relationships.

Operational Support & Governance (PMO Function)

• Manage corporate governance and operational projects, including prioritizing, filtering, and gathering necessary information to facilitate executive decision-making.
• Support process integration and automation projects to modernize functional workflows.
• Perform diverse administrative and project support tasks to ensure seamless operations for the Managing Director and broader team.
• Develop governance metrics in SKywise and prepare data analysis sets.
• develop skywise dashboard and data set to support governance.
• prepare monthly report for all management areas General Procurement & Tenders.
• Act as the General Procurement Delegate, ensuring strict process adherence for supplier approvals, Purchase Order (PO) creation, release, and tracking.
• Lead and manage end-to-end local tender processes and vendor evaluations.

IT, Facilities & Health & Safety Management

• Serve as the primary focal point for all Facilities Management and IT inquiries, coordinating effectively with third-party service providers.
• Act as the Health & Safety (H&S) Focal Point, updating safety instructions and conducting required weekly/monthly safety checks.

What We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Systems & Tools: Computer literate with strong hands-on proficiency in Microsoft Excel andthe Google Workspace environment.
• Fast & Decisive Learner: Ability to quickly adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-Motivated: Proven capability to work under pressure using your own initiative while remaining accurate and dependable.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with clear spoken and written English.
• Team Player: Flexible and collaborative attitude-comfortable both seeking and giving support across teams.
• Compliance Mindset: Strong ability to follow rigorous rocedures/instructions with a firm understanding of workplace Health & Safety practices.

Skills & Abilities You Will Learn & Develop

• Advanced SAP operational knowledge.
• Operational project coordination and governance skills in a global corporate environment.
• High-level stakeholder communication and negotiation techniques.

About Us

Satair UK is part of the Satair Group (an Airbus Services Company) with more than 1,100 employees

across more than 10 locations worldwide. We are a premier provider of commercial aftermarket

services, material management, and aerospace components.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Satair UK Limited

Contract Type

Permanent

Experience Level

Professional

Job Family

Support to Management

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