SDA Operations Manager

The Submarine Delivery Agency (SDA) is a part of the Ministry of Defence responsible for the procurement, in-service support, and disposal of the UKs nuclear submarines. Our work is of unparalleled strategic importance nationally and internationally, ensuring the security of the UKs continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent (CASD), and delivering some of the most technically complex programmes in defence. At least one of four nuclear-armed submarines, supported by smaller attack submarines, is on patrol at all times: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

At the SDA, we strive to Support, Deliver and Aspire and put our values at the heart of our recruitment process. We believe that everyone should feel comfortable to be themselves and be supported to do their best work. As part of a diverse and inclusive workforce, our team will find a community to belong to. We believe that, by celebrating different backgrounds and different perspectives, together well achieve the extraordinary.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The primary delivery location for this position is HMNB Clyde.

Please note, due to the level of security, this role is reserved for UK nationals only.

Join Supply Operations within the Superintendent Fleet Maintenance area of In-Service Submarines. Become a crucial part of a team providing essential support to operational submarines. These pivotal roles are focussed on delivering material enablement to our engineering colleagues. Fast-paced and agile, no two days are the same.

We have an exciting vacancy in the team, specifically data support and customer liaison. Collaboration is key and you will thrive in a team environment where everyone is working together to deliver the same goal.

In the role your leadership, stakeholder relationship and decision making skills will be put to the test.

Responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the creation of delivery plans
• Analysing, interpreting and presenting data
• Liaising with stakeholders

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

The primary delivery location for this position is HMNB Clyde, Faslane.

Please note, due to the level of security, this role is reserved for UK nationals only.

As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.

If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by the SDA Recruitment Team. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at [email protected]

For these roles we are seeking the following essential skills:

• Level 5 qualification, or equivalent knowledge, skills or experience
• Experience of delivering customer service and stakeholder management
• The ability to analyse, interpret and present data
• Experience in managing a budget
• Strong team working skills and a collaborative approach
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple requirements concurrently
• Experience in Operations Management or associated disciplines (Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management, Through Life Support)

Desirable:

• Professional membership with a relevant professional body