Title:  Demilitarisation, Static Detonation Chamber (SDC) Operations Lead

Package:  Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role ID:    SF18253

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 Static Detonation Chamber Operations Lead at our Shoeburyness site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role:
As a Static Detonation Operations Lead you will be responsible for overseeing full operations, maintenance and safety protocols of the SDC facility being responsible for all aspects of its safe operation.

Day-to-day, you’ll be responsible for developing capability within the team developing an effective working environment whilst meeting requirements of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for mentoring members of your team through change initiatives
• Developing capability within your team in line with the TL Demilitarisation Ops Managers recommendations
• Developing an effective working environment that facilitates vibrant and collaborative working
• Being recognised as an SME in regards to all aspects of Ordnance munitions and explosives internally with colleagues and the wider community
• Creating collaborative working relationships improving team capability

Essential experience of the Static Detonation Operations Lead: 

• Experience in managing industrial or military demilitarisation operations
• A high degree of acumen of safety regulations and environmental compliance related to munitions destruction/disposal
• Previous experience working in a leadership role
• The ability to develop, manage and build collaborative environments

Essential qualifications for the Static Detonation Operations Lead:

• Recognised EOD qualifications at operator level or industry 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 our Shoeburyness site. This role is a fully on-site role.

QinetiQ Shoeburyness is a significant test and evaluation facility specialising in defence and security technologies. The site is focused on Environmental Testing including the evaluation of various ordnance, explosives and related systems. Implementing measures to ensure that testing activities comply with environmental regulations and minimise ecological impact.

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)