Operations Excellence & Compliance Manager

Bedford Introduction Saab Uk; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager for Bedford Introduction, based in Bedfordshire. You will provide governance, compliance, trials and business coordination support, driving continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with Saab UK quality standards.

You will lead risk management activities, manage internal audits, and coordinate export control, health & safety and security across the BlueBear operation, working closely with Saab UK functions.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills and ability to drive change in an organisation (ISI 9001 familiarity helpful).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across functions.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision and delivery focus.
• Experience implementing risk management policies including business continuity planning.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across the organisation to high standards.
• Lead process standardisation and ensure compliance with the quality management system.
• Coordinate compliance areas including export control, health & safety, and security.
• Develop and track KPIs aligned to the Strategic Business Plan.
• Capture customer feedback and drive required changes; communicate successes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Quality management ISO 9001

Export control & compliance

Health & safety awareness

Environmental management awareness

UK MOD/defence experience

National Security Vetting (SC)

Job description

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager for Bedford Introduction, based in Bedfordshire. You will provide governance, compliance, trials and business coordination support, driving continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with Saab UK quality standards.

You will lead risk management activities, manage internal audits, and coordinate export control, health & safety and security across the BlueBear operation, working closely with Saab UK functions.