Operations & Compliance Lead | Continuous Improvement

Bedford Introduction Saab Uk; Bow Brickhill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager to join the BlueBear business in Bedfordshire. You will provide governance, compliance, trials and business coordination support across the organisation, driving continuous improvement and performance tracking to strengthen Saab UK operations.

The role requires proven leadership, excellent communication, and experience implementing quality management systems and risk controls in a defence setting.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to drive change in a complex organisation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrable experience implementing effective change and risk management policies.
• Experience with quality management systems and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Awareness of export control, health & safety and environmental management.
• Defence industry experience and UK MOD exposure desirable.
• National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or ability to obtain it.

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 export control and other critical compliance areas with Saab UK functions.
• Develop and track KPIs to support the Strategic Business Plan delivery.
• Capture and act on customer feedback to drive improvements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activity and risk management tasks.
• Lead business continuity planning and maintenance activities.
• Support implementation of new compliance standards and tools.
• Oversee training on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Change management

Risk management

Quality management systems

ISO 27001 awareness

Export control awareness

Defence industry experience

National Security Vetting SC

Job description

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager to join the BlueBear business in Bedfordshire. You will provide governance, compliance, trials and business coordination support across the organisation, driving continuous improvement and performance tracking to strengthen Saab UK operations.

The role requires proven leadership, excellent communication, and experience implementing quality management systems and risk controls in a defence setting.