Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Defence | Bristol Abbey Wood I'm currently recruiting for an Operations Manager position with Defence, based at Bristol Abbey Wood. The role is a 6-month contract, with around 60% on-site attendance…

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Pay rate £600 – £650/day

Contract type Contract

Posted 17 September 2026

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Operations Manager - Defence | Bristol Abbey Wood

I'm currently recruiting for an Operations Manager position with Defence, based at Bristol Abbey Wood. The role is a 6-month contract, with around 60% on-site attendance required.

The position sits within an in-service support environment, providing operational and technical support around complex weapons systems. You'll be responsible for ensuring services are delivered effectively, with a focus on operations management, contract management, stock control, milestones, service standards and surveillance.

We are particularly interested in candidates with a MOD/Defence background, especially those who have worked as a Royal Navy submariner, Quartermaster, Class 1 Officer, engineer or in a similar Defence operations/support role.

Key details:

Contract: 6 months
Location: Bristol Abbey Wood - 60% on site
Rate: £(Apply online only)/day
IR35: Inside
Clearance: SC environmentThe ideal candidate will have strong operations management experience, be comfortable working in a Defence environment, and be able to quickly understand and manage complex in-service operations

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