Senior Manager – Compliance & Business Delivery
Location: On-site
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Reports to: Managing Director
Level: Senior Leadership Team / Executive
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (DOE)
Key Responsibilities
- Executive Leadership & Deputy Responsibilities: Act as the Managing Director’s deputy for operational, compliance and delivery matters; Provide day‑to‑day leadership across the business; Support strategic planning and long‑term organisational development; Represent the business with customers, suppliers, auditors and stakeholders.
- Operations & Manufacturing Management: Lead operational activities including production, engineering collaboration and quality control; Ensure delivery of high‑quality output aligned with customer and regulatory requirements; Monitor and report on KPIs including efficiency, quality, cost and delivery.
- Supply Chain & Procurement: Oversee end‑to‑end supply chain operations including procurement and logistics; Manage supplier performance, risk and resilience; Develop cost‑effective and compliant sourcing strategies.
- Quality & ISO Governance: Hold accountability for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001); Lead internal and external audits; Drive continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives.
- Defence & Regulatory Compliance: Provide oversight of defence and regulated programmes; Ensure compliance with defence standards, export controls and contractual obligations; Support bid reviews, contract reviews and programme assurance activities; Act as a key point of contact for auditors and regulatory bodies.
- Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and environmental standards; Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions; Promote a strong safety and compliance culture.
- Financial & Commercial Management: Manage operational budgets and resource planning; Identify cost‑saving and efficiency improvements; Support pricing, project costing and commercial decision‑making.
- Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement: Lead and develop operational, quality and compliance teams; Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and partners; Promote cross‑functional collaboration across the business.
Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Significant senior leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, quality or compliance.
- Experience within regulated manufacturing environments.
- Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality systems.
- Experience managing regulatory compliance and defence‑related contracts.
- Ability to operate at executive level alongside senior leadership.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Experience in defence, aerospace or high‑reliability electronics sectors.
- Knowledge of export controls, sanctions and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience supporting organisational growth or leadership transition.
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Operations or Business.
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and accountability.
- Strategic thinker with strong operational focus.
- Calm, resilient and decisive under pressure.
- Confident leader with the ability to act autonomously.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Performance Measures
- Operational efficiency and delivery performance.
- Audit outcomes and regulatory compliance.
- Supply chain performance and cost control.
- Health, safety and environmental standards.
- Successful transition of day‑to‑day operational leadership.
Summary
This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced professional looking to step into a strategically influential role, combining operational management, compliance oversight and business leadership within a complex, regulated environment.
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