Security Services Group - Operations Delivery Manager - Overseas, Physical & Protective Security
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,530 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | CH5 2LS, SN6 8LA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 412122 |
Summary
As an Operations Delivery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of SSG and SJC’s security infrastructure projects. You will lead on operational planning, financial management, and compliance assurance, working closely with Subject Matter Experts Project Managers (SME PM’s), regional teams, and senior stakeholders. This is a dynamic and evolving role, offering the opportunity to contribute to national security outcomes while developing your leadership and project management capabilities.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Operations Delivery Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of security system projects and maintenance programs for our Overseas and PSAT teams with the office based at either MoD Sealand (N Wales) or Shrivenham Defence Academy. This is a key management role, responsible for ensuring operational excellence, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement across a diverse and high-profile portfolio.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
Strategic and Financial Leadership
Lead complex discussions and negotiations with SSG Project Managers and clients on key project and maintenance accounts.
Manage financial aspects of projects, including estimating, costing, invoicing, and budget reporting.
Provide detailed financial breakdowns and forecasts to the Regional Team Leader and Operations Manager.
Operational Governance and Compliance
Maintain oversight of project records using CASH and SharePoint, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
Conduct first-line audits and support external audits (e.g. ISO), implementing corrective actions as required.
Lead project closeout activities and Learning from Experience (LfE) reviews.
Stakeholder and Team Coordination.
Act as a key liaison between SSG teams, contractors, and MOD stakeholders.
Coordinate internal resources and scheduling to meet regional priorities.
Represent the Operations Delivery function in meetings and site visits.
Procurement and Resource Management.
Procurement activities including supplier engagement, quotation management, and invoicing.
Interfacing with both SSG Commercial and Finance Departments
Ensure efficient allocation and utilisation of resources across contracts.
Maintain accurate contact and supplier records.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Operations Delivery Manager to lead the coordination and delivery of security system projects and maintenance programs for our Overseas and PSAT teams with the office based at either MoD Sealand (N Wales) or Shrivenham Defence Academy. This is a key management role, responsible for ensuring operational excellence, financial oversight, and stakeholder engagement across a diverse and high-profile portfolio.
The main responsibilities of the role include:
Strategic and Financial Leadership
Lead complex discussions and negotiations with SSG Project Managers and clients on key project and maintenance accounts.
Manage financial aspects of projects, including estimating, costing, invoicing, and budget reporting.
Provide detailed financial breakdowns and forecasts to the Regional Team Leader and Operations Manager.
Operational Governance and Compliance
Maintain oversight of project records using CASH and SharePoint, ensuring data integrity and audit readiness.
Conduct first-line audits and support external audits (e.g. ISO), implementing corrective actions as required.
Lead project closeout activities and Learning from Experience (LfE) reviews.
Stakeholder and Team Coordination.
Act as a key liaison between SSG teams, contractors, and MOD stakeholders.
Coordinate internal resources and scheduling to meet regional priorities.
Represent the Operations Delivery function in meetings and site visits.
Procurement and Resource Management.
Procurement activities including supplier engagement, quotation management, and invoicing.
Interfacing with both SSG Commercial and Finance Departments
Ensure efficient allocation and utilisation of resources across contracts.
Maintain accurate contact and supplier records.