Title:  Test Facility Operations Manager

Package:   Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:     SF17869

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Test Facility Operations Manager at our Haslar site in Gosport, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

As an Test Facility Operations Manager, you will provide support and expertise to deliver strategic maritime operational capabilities.

Day-to-day, you’ll effectively lead the delivery of site operations in accordance with all legal and regulatory frameworks, whilst ensuring successful outcomes to programme and cost and in line with business priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the MSCA Operational delivery, the Shock Test capability and Secure & High Performance Computing delivery and budgets, and delivery of Centre for Defence Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine (CDDHM) capability
• Managing the resources to successfully deliver the MSCA operations day to day activity
• Creating a successful facilities team; leading collaboration across multiple functions and sectors
• Leading and managing within a matrix organisation; integrating and delivering best effect to all parts of the business as required
• Empowering and engaging the team to deliver the services in a cost effective manner using your track record of solid delivery and sound business decisions

Essential experience of the Test Facility Operations Manager: 

• A broad breadth of experience managing projects and programmes delivering to time constraints and budget
• A working knowledge of financial management techniques to ensure costs and programme are managed accurately
• Ability to quickly recognise and deliver interventions needed to drive change within their facilities and the wider operational environment - experience of facility or operations management
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation along with good written, listening and negotiating skills, problem solving and decision making experience
• Sound knowledge of health & safety and environmental legislation
• Working knowledge of risk management processes and techniques including of key regulations and legislation such as DSEAR, Asbestos or other

Essential qualifications for the Test Facility Operations Manager:

• To have attained level 6 qualification (or higher) in relevant field OR equivalent

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you. 

This role is 37 hours per week based at Haslar. Travel to other QinetiQ and customer sites will be expected including 2-4 days per month at Chichester Hospital as well as 3 occasions per year working at our site in Rosyth, Scotland, for 1-2 days each time.

QinetiQ operates state-of-the-art facilities across the UK that focus on defence, security and technology innovation. These facilities enable QinetiQ to conduct a wide range of research, testing and development activities that support both military and civilian applications helping to advance technology and support national security.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experience enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
• Volunteering Opportunities - helping charities and local community

Our Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels value, heard and supported.  If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your Recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which mean factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)