Operations Managers x2

Summer-Browning Associates; West of England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Summer Browning Associates in Bristol is seeking two Operations Managers for an initial six-month assignment with the option to extend. You will monitor and control project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and cost efficiency while supporting the development and implementation of the operational strategy.

The ideal candidate will hold Active SC clearance and bring a strong background in delivery operations management, including acquisition strategy, stock control, contract management,

Qualifications

• Active SC clearance is required.
• Experience developing acquisition strategies aligned with Category A approvals.
• Background in delivery operations management support.
• Experience with stock control, contract management, and milestone tracking.
• Proven capability in high-level coordination and logistics (cargo, freight).
• Experience planning and executing operational trials, testing and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project budgets to ensure cost accountability and efficiency.
• Support development and implementation of the project's operational strategy.
• Coordinate logistics and milestones to meet delivery timelines.
• Ensure standards and service surveillance are maintained.

Skills

Active SC clearance

Budget management

Logistics coordination

Contract management

Milestone tracking

Operational delivery

Job description

Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting our defence client, who is seeking x2 Operations Manager for an initial six-month assignment with the option to extend.

Location: Hybrid working - Bristol

About the role: You will be responsible for monitoring and control project budgets, ensuring financial accountability and cost efficiency. In addition, supporting the development and implementation of the operational strategy for the project.

The ideal candidate will hold Active SC and have a strong background in delivery Operations Management support, with the following skills and experience:

• Experience of developing and implementing an acquisition strategy aligned with Category A Approval requirements.
• Need to understand stock control, contract management, ensuring all milestones are met, standards being maintained, service surveillance.
• Experience in co-ordination and logistics which needs to be at a high level i.e. cargo, freight.
• Experience in supporting the planning and execution of operational trials, testing, and evaluation activities