Defence Ops Manager: Logistics & Budgeting (Hybrid Bristol)

Summer-Browning Associates; Rowberrow; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer-Browning Associates is seeking an Operations Manager on a six-month assignment to support a defence project. Hybrid working from Bristol, with responsibilities for budget monitoring and implementing the operational strategy.

The role requires Active SC clearance and a strong background in delivery operations management, including acquisition, stock control, and logistics coordination at a high level.

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance required.
• Background in delivery Operations Management support.
• Experience developing and implementing an acquisition strategy aligned with Category A Approval.
• Knowledge of stock control, contract management, ensuring milestones are met, standards being maintained, service surveillance.
• Experience coordinating logistics at a high level (cargo, freight).
• Experience planning and executing operational trials, testing and evaluation activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project budgets to ensure financial accountability.
• Support development and implementation of the operational strategy for the project.
• Coordinate acquisition, stock control, contract management, and milestones to ensure compliance and delivery.
• Assist planning and execution of operational trials, testing, and evaluation activities.

Skills

Active SC clearance

Operations management

Acquisition strategy

Stock control

Contract management

Milestones

Standards

Service surveillance

Logistics coordination

Cargo & freight

Operational trials

Testing & evaluation

Job description

Summer-Browning Associates is seeking an Operations Manager on a six-month assignment to support a defence project. Hybrid working from Bristol, with responsibilities for budget monitoring and implementing the operational strategy.

The role requires Active SC clearance and a strong background in delivery operations management, including acquisition, stock control, and logistics coordination at a high level.