Operations Manager - Compliance & Continuous Improvement

Saab AB; Bedford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager for the BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. You will provide governance, compliance, trials and business coordination support, driving continuous improvement and ensuring standardised processes across the organisation.

You will also manage risk, audits and business continuity activities. The role requires National Security Vetting clearance to SC level, and experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to drive change across an organisation.
• Experience implementing risk management policies including business continuity plans.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001 compliance.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and uphold high standards across the organisation.
• Coordinate compliance across export control, health & safety and security.
• Develop and track KPIs to support the Strategic Business Plan.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activity and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Change management

Risk management

ISO 9001

ISO 27001

Export control

Health & safety

Environmental management

Defence industry

Job description

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager for the BlueBear Business in Bedfordshire. You will provide governance, compliance, trials and business coordination support, driving continuous improvement and ensuring standardised processes across the organisation.

You will also manage risk, audits and business continuity activities. The role requires National Security Vetting clearance to SC level, and experience with ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 is desirable.