Operations Manager: Compliance & Process Excellence

Bedford Introduction Saab Uk; Steeple Claydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager for Bedford to drive governance, compliance, trials, and business coordination for the BlueBear operations. You will improve processes, track performance, and capture customer feedback to enhance operations and integration with Saab UK.

The role requires leadership, risk management, ISO 9001/ISO 27001 experience, and UK export control awareness, with NSV clearance as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and ability to drive change across an organisation.
• Experience implementing risk management policies and business continuity plans.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across the organisation and uphold high standards.
• Lead compliance with export control, health & safety, and security.
• Develop and track KPIs to support the Strategic Business Plan.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and training on continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Risk management

Governance & compliance

Continuous improvement

Tools

ISO 9001 quality management system

ISO 27001 information security

Job description

Saab UK is seeking an Operations Manager for Bedford to drive governance, compliance, trials, and business coordination for the BlueBear operations. You will improve processes, track performance, and capture customer feedback to enhance operations and integration with Saab UK.

The role requires leadership, risk management, ISO 9001/ISO 27001 experience, and UK export control awareness, with NSV clearance as part of the recruitment process.