Introduction
Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training.
As part of the global entity Saab AB, Saab UK combines the innovative spirit of a start-up with the resources and expertise of a larger corporation. Globally, Saab employs over 22,000 people, with operations on every continent. Our partnerships with UK customers and industry mean we are able to deliver innovative solutions to complex challenges, anticipating the threats of tomorrow. We invest 23% of our annual revenue into research and development, collaborating with a range of partners including industry and academia.
Saab is a company that offers our employees plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing a workplace where individuals can thrive professionally, paving the way for future progression. We also recognise the need for a healthy work-life balance to ensure our staff have the chance to live a fulfilling life beyond the workplace.
The Role:
This is part our our Land Systems business area.
Saab have held a Training and Simulation contract since 1994 and is an integral part of collective and individual training. Supporting up to 200 exercises a year the Operations Managers are responsible for the planning and delivery of Field Team and equipment support to all of them.
This role will be tasked with the coordination of the operational delivery of the DFWES contract. Oversee all areas of operational delivery and enable the operations managers to run individual exercises.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Operational delivery
Liaise with the customer to coordinate DFWES support. Advise on equipment, manpower and manpower availability.
Allocation of Field Teams to operations managers
Manage all Field Team resources.
Provide direction and taskings for the Field Teams.
Manage relationships with British Army training establishments to ensure successful delivery of all DFWES supported training.
Liaise and coordinate with the Training and Logistic Manager and Comms Manager to deconflict resource allocation.
Responsible for ways of working and implementing improvements.
Maintain a thorough understanding of British Army training doctrine and structure.
Support Capability Exploitation and Marketing activity as required.
Ensure Operational Requirement Documents are in place for each exercise.
Commercial/Financial
Monitor monthly contractor invoices for accuracy against planned commitments.
Collate Operational Requirement documents to support pricing for extra contractual exercises.
Attend DFWES progress meeting and report on trends.
Identify opportunities for organic growth and new sales.
Experience and Qualifications:
Level 6 qualification (BA, BSc) or higher.
Leadership and Management qualification Level 5 or higher.
Project Management qualifications Level 5 or higher.
Combat Arm Battle Group Staff Officer experience.
Driving Licence (B+E).
As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.
By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview