Central Operations Lead

Job information Central Operations Lead from the Company Subsea Craft, this latest Central Operations Lead job vacancy is located in the city Portsmouth PO. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Healthcare field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

• Permanent

Who we are: Subsea Craft is a fast growing, privately funded, UK-based SME delivering Advanced Maritime Technology. We leverage our team's defence experience and technology expertise with cross-industry partnerships in the field of advanced maritime engineering. Our market ready platform, VICTA, is an optionally crewed / payload carrying dual-domain platform designed to operate at speed over range, capable of rapid transition beneath the surface to operate submerged, enabling the discreet delivery of effects within contested waters. It is a unique, innovative British platform focused primarily on the defence market but with utility beyond.

What we offer:

• Private Healthcare with optional family cover

• Life Assurance (4 x salary)
• Critical Illness Cover
• Unlimited Paid Holiday
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Pension contribution
• Flexible Working

• A culture of diversity and innovative thinking

Job Summary: We are seeking an Operations Lead to build and lead a team in support of SSC Central Operations. As Central Operations Lead, you will provide the foundations and safe operating environment for the company, from which other departments can then flourish. You will have a broad and strategically important role; to provide programme management and coordination of business activity across the company to deliver SSC strategic intent, whilst also assuring alignment with associated governance and legislation. You will provide confidence and assurance to our customers in our ways of working through maintenance and auditing of our ISO9001 accredited Quality Management Systems, and help monitor and manage Business Risk with our Risk Management System.

Close collaborative engagement with all parts of our growing company will be essential to enable effective delivery, and ensure our ways of working are efficient, streamlined and matched to our business objectives. You will be responsible for optimising processes, streamlining workflows, and ensuring SSC have an effective operating environment.

The Role

• You will report to the Operations Director.
• Team Management: Build, lead and empower a high-performing central operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Organisational Planning: Develop and execute operational strategies aligned with the company's strategic goals and objectives; contributing to SSC's growth.
• Strategic Risk Management: Assist the Executive Management Board in managing strategic risk by leading the Business Roadmap and helping identify and manage resource limitations, with assessment of the external and internal context in which SSC operates.
• Process Optimisation: Lead and manage SSC's Integrated Management System to ensure the implementation of appropriate and refined processes, whilst identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiencies and implement best practices to maximise productivity and quality.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Design, R&D, Engineering, Commercial, Client Support, Admin, HR and Finance, to align operational efforts with business objectives and maintain the Business Roadmap.
• Resource Allocation: Manage resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and equipment, to support operational needs and project requirements.
• Facilities Management: Act as the company Point of Contact and representative with the company's building management agency, to ensure maintenance and provision of facilities which meet the company's requirements, including security (FSC) and environmental obligations.
• Asset Management: Manage the maintenance and operation of company assets including RIBs, road vehicles and workshop and manufacturing line equipment.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and implementing initiatives to optimise operations and enhance the company's competitive edge.
• Health and Safety: Work alongside the Health and Safety Superintendent to ensure a safe working environment for our people.
• Carry out other duties as may be reasonably be required by SubSea Craft management.

Qualifications and Experience:

No. Attribute Rating Source

1 Specific knowledge and experience

1.1 Extensive experience in leading teams E AF, I

1.2 Previous experience in an Operations role within the maritime

technology or related industries, with a strong understanding of

maritime technologies and trends E AF, I

1.3 Demonstrable experience in use and upkeep of Quality Management

Systems and ISO 9001 accreditation E AF, I

1.4 Demonstrable experience of the ability to adapt to feedback to

increase output D 1

1.5 Experience of working in a safety-critical environment D AF, I

1.6 Demonstrable commitment to innovation, continuous improvement,

and staying abreast of industry developments and emerging

technologies D I

1.7 Demonstrable experience in programme management. E I

2 Skills and attributes

2.1 Strong leadership, motivational and mediation skills, and the ability

to take initiative without guidance. E AF, I

2.2 Excellent communication (verbal and written), organisational skills E AF, I

2.3 The ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and

stakeholders E I

2.4 Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making

skills, with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and make

data-driven recommendations E AF, I

2.5 Strong Emotional Intelligence D I

2.6 Ability to manage budgets and work within financial constraints D AF, I

2.7 A detailed approach to tasks with the ability to prioritise appropriately D I

2.8. A robust individual that is as happy working autonomously as working

collaboratively as part of a team E I

2.9 Willingness to tackle challenges and solve problems with the confidence

to proactively seek solutions E I

3 Qualifications

3.1 Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management,

Engineering or a related field D AF

E - Essential, D - Desirable, AF - Application Form, I - Interview

Note: Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.*

Values: Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept.

What we expect from you:

• Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration
• Initiative and independent working
• Honesty and integrity
• Business and commercial awareness
• Agility, adaptability and continuous development

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file.

• Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.