Operations Excellence Lead - Defence & Compliance

Bedford Introduction Saab Uk; Stoke Mandeville; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is recruiting an Operations Manager for the BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. The role provides governance, compliance, trials and coordination support, driving continuous improvement and KPI tracking to align with Saab UK objectives.

Responsibilities include standardising processes, managing export control, safety, security, audits, and business continuity while coordinating internal projects and resources.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and change management experience.
• Experience implementing ISO 9001 compliant QMS.
• Awareness of export control, health & safety, and environmental management.
• SC level clearance or ability to gain clearance.
• Experience in defence industry and UK MOD desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activity and risk management.
• Lead business continuity activities and risk/co-ordination across functions.
• Ensure compliance with export control, health & safety and security.
• Support project activity and facility coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Risk management

ISO 9001

ISO 27001 awareness

Export control

Security clearance

UK MOD experience

Job description

Saab UK is recruiting an Operations Manager for the BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. The role provides governance, compliance, trials and coordination support, driving continuous improvement and KPI tracking to align with Saab UK objectives.

Responsibilities include standardising processes, managing export control, safety, security, audits, and business continuity while coordinating internal projects and resources.