Defence In-Service Ops Lead - Hybrid, Bristol

Contracts IT; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid - 60% onsite

Job summary

Contracts IT is seeking an experienced In-Service Support Operations Manager for a defence systems project based in Bristol with a hybrid pattern (60% onsite). The role combines day-to-day BAU operations management with hands-on technical and service support responsibilities across two teams, ensuring performance against contractual milestones and safety standards in a complex defence environment.

You will work closely with an in-service support team and engineers, supervise stock and logistics

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in operations management for complex defence systems.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple engineering and electrical safety workstreams.
• Experience managing service performance, contractual milestones and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate operational activities relating to complex defence equipment and systems in service.
• Work closely with technical and engineering teams to ensure effective in-service support.
• Monitor contract performance, milestones and deliverables.
• Provide operational oversight across relevant teams to keep service delivery on track.
• Identify and manage operational issues, risks and dependencies.

Skills

Operations management

Defence systems familiarity

Contract management

Job description

Contracts IT is seeking an experienced In-Service Support Operations Manager for a defence systems project based in Bristol with a hybrid pattern (60% onsite). The role combines day-to-day BAU operations management with hands-on technical and service support responsibilities across two teams, ensuring performance against contractual milestones and safety standards in a complex defence environment.

You will work closely with an in-service support team and engineers, supervise stock and logistics