Defence Operations & Compliance Lead

Bedford Introduction Saab Uk; Ayot St. Lawrence; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager for the BlueBear Bedforshire operation. The role provides governance, compliance, trials and business coordination in support of Saab UK's BlueBear activities.

You will drive process standardisation, track KPIs, manage audits, and lead risk and business continuity initiatives. A NSV clearance is required, with experience in ISO-based quality systems and defence industry exposure benefitting the role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and change implementation experience.
• Experience implementing risk management policies and business continuity plans.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 compliance.
• ISO 27001 experience desirable.
• Awareness of export control, H&S and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across the organisation to achieve high standards.
• Be the focal point for process standardisation and compliance with the quality management system.
• Coordinate critical compliance areas including export control, health & safety and security.
• Develop and track KPIs to support strategic plans.
• Capture and act on customer and internal feedback to drive improvements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activity.
• Lead business continuity and risk management activities.
• Coordinate implementation of new compliance standards and tools.
• Provide training on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self starter

Change management

Risk management

ISO 9001

ISO 27001

Export control awareness

Defence industry awareness

National Security Vetting

Job description

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager for the BlueBear Bedforshire operation. The role provides governance, compliance, trials and business coordination in support of Saab UK's BlueBear activities.

You will drive process standardisation, track KPIs, manage audits, and lead risk and business continuity initiatives. A NSV clearance is required, with experience in ISO-based quality systems and defence industry exposure benefitting the role.