Operations Manager - Central Government

Spinwell Global; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 104,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinwell Ltd is recruiting for an Operations Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector. The role involves supporting the operational strategy, aligning with DLODs, and contributing to URD development and implementation for the project.

The candidate will translate operational needs into technical specs, coordinate with Front-Line Commands, and assist in trials, risks, and training plans while ensuring safety, environment and security standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the operational strategy for the project.
• Assist in ensuring alignment with Defence Lines of Development (DLODs) to meet operational requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of the SOC, OBCs, FBCs, focusing on operational aspects.
• Support the development and refinement of User Requirements Documents (URDs) to reflect operational needs.
• Assist in translating operational requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including Front-Line Commands (FLCs), to ensure operational needs are met.
• Support the planning and execution of operational trials, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Monitor and report on the progress of operational deliverables and milestones.
• Assist in identifying and managing operational risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development of training plans for operational personnel.
• Support the development of transition plans for the capability into service.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with policies, including JSPs and the Defence Acquisition Framework (DAF).
• Help ensure the capability meets safety, environmental, and security standards for operational use.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of operational requirements and deliverables.
• Support the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement activities, including organising meetings and workshops.
• Provide input into the procurement strategy to ensure operational requirements are addressed.
• Support the integration of the capability into the wider defence environment, ensuring interoperability.
• Contribute to the capture and documentation of lessons learned during the acquisition phase.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for operational planning and decision-making activities.

Job description

Role: Operations Manager REF 106059
Contract Length: 6 months
Location: Hybrid/Bristol - 60% of time on site (dependent on where the operations are at. There may be times when this is not required and if so then they would work remotely.)
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £650 per day
Security Clearance: SC requested
Spinwell is recruiting for an Operations Manager for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATIONS MANAGER

• Support the development and implementation of the operational strategy for the project.
• Assist in ensuring alignment with Defence Lines of Development (DLODs) to meet operational requirements.
• Contribute to the preparation of the SOC, OBCs, FBCs, focusing on operational aspects.
• Support the development and refinement of User Requirements Documents (URDs) to reflect operational needs.
• Assist in translating operational requirements into technical specifications and deliverables.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including Front-Line Commands (FLCs), to ensure operational needs are met.
• Support the planning and execution of operational trials, testing, and evaluation activities.
• Monitor and report on the progress of operational deliverables and milestones.
• Assist in identifying and managing operational risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development of training plans for operational personnel.
• Support the development of transition plans for the capability into service.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with policies, including JSPs and the Defence Acquisition Framework (DAF).
• Help ensure the capability meets safety, environmental, and security standards for operational use.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of operational requirements and deliverables.
• Support the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure operational effectiveness.
• Assist in stakeholder engagement activities, including organising meetings and workshops.
• Provide input into the procurement strategy to ensure operational requirements are addressed.
• Support the integration of the capability into the wider defence environment, ensuring interoperability.
• Contribute to the capture and documentation of lessons learned during the acquisition phase.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for operational planning and decision-making activities.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE OPERATIONS MANAGER

• The role requires a strong understanding of operational planning and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining programme delivery objectives.
• Suitable candidates will have experience leading and coordinating complex operations, ideally within a defence, military, maritime, or similarly regulated environment.
• The successful candidate must be capable of working independently, exercising sound judgement, and managing priorities with minimal supervision.
• During periods of reduced activity, the postholder may be required to provide support across other operational management functions and programmes.

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