Operations & Compliance Leader — Continuous Improvement

Bedford Introduction Saab Uk; Ayot St Peter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager for the Bedford/BlueBear operations, coordinating governance, compliance, trials and business support across the organisation. You will drive process standardisation, track KPIs and ensure alignment with Saab UK objectives.

The role requires direct experience in quality systems, risk management and change leadership within the defence sector, with NSS clearance to SC level or the ability to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and change-management experience.
• Experience implementing risk management policies and business continuity plans.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 compliance.
• Awareness of export control, health & safety, and environmental management.
• Desirable familiarity with ISO 27001 and defence industry standards.
• 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 critical compliance areas including export control, health & safety, and security with Saab UK functions.
• Develop and track KPIs to support the Strategic Business Plan delivery.
• Capture and communicate customer feedback and track changes as required.
• Promote Operational Excellence across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Change management

Risk management

Quality management

ISO 9001

ISO 27001

Export control

Health & Safety

Environmental management

Defence industry

National Security Vetting

Job description

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager for the Bedford/BlueBear operations, coordinating governance, compliance, trials and business support across the organisation. You will drive process standardisation, track KPIs and ensure alignment with Saab UK objectives.

The role requires direct experience in quality systems, risk management and change leadership within the defence sector, with NSS clearance to SC level or the ability to obtain it.