Defence Operations Manager - Hybrid/Remote (In‑Service Support)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a defence-focused role in a hybrid environment (Bristol on-site ~60% with remote work). The role involves operational leadership across two teams, with technical oversight in an in-service support context and responsibility for contract milestones and service delivery.

Immediate start subject to availability. The ideal candidate has substantial operations management experience in defence or related technical environments,

Qualifications

• Experience in defence, engineering, maritime, weapons or complex technical environments.
• Ability to manage operations across two teams in an in-service support context.
• Strong understanding of contracts, milestones and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational activities related to complex weapons in service.
• Support in-service management and delivery of support activities.
• Provide technical and operational support to the wider team.
• Monitor stock control and inventory levels.
• Assist contract management and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Oversee service delivery performance and standards.
• Collaborate with technical specialists and operational stakeholders.
• Develop understanding of equipment, environment and support arrangements.

Skills

Operations management

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Stock control

Service delivery

Technical management

Defence experience

Job description

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for a defence-focused role in a hybrid environment (Bristol on-site ~60% with remote work). The role involves operational leadership across two teams, with technical oversight in an in-service support context and responsibility for contract milestones and service delivery.

Immediate start subject to availability. The ideal candidate has substantial operations management experience in defence or related technical environments,