Job description
As the DE&S Deca Operations Executive, you will be a Key member of the executive team, providing strategic and functional direction to ensure that the Agency's commitments are met.
Your pivotal role will involve shaping, guiding and leading on all operations policies and processes to deliver strong direction, governance and control of our business operations.
You will have overall accountability for delivering quality, cost and delivery Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all operational teams at Sealand, Stafford, and other locations where DECA employees work, this will involve frequent interaction with internal and external senior customers.
As the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for Transformation projects, your tasks will include setting direction, gaining business case approval, tendering, and implementation, in line with our project delivery framework.
You will be accountable for the strategic operations programmes, providing vision, direction and developing an effective operating model.
At DE&S Deca, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required for a minimum of 3days per week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
What you'll be doing
- Uphold and champion organisational values and ethics; ensure they're developed and embedded in policies, practises and procedures.
- Monitor and control business activities and performance via the senior management team: ensure compliance with UK legislation and regulations.
- Participate in executive level committees including Executive Management Board, Compliance, Risk, Transformation Steering Board, and F35 Programme Board.
- Deputise for the Chief Executive as requested this can include full responsibility for DECA in the absence of the CE.
- Delivery of the Agency's business objectives; provide strategic, operations and commercial analysis and guidance on all activities, plans, targets and business drivers.
- Lead highly visible and high value projects and programmes as required, ranging up to £10M in project value.
Person specification
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in a business management discipline, or relevant experience of working at Executive level.
- Experience in Operations management, including maintenance and repair operations.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the Defence industry.
In addition to the responsibilities above, the following technical competences and behaviours will be assessed at interview:
- Stakeholder Management - Expert
- Governance and Performance Reporting - Expert
- Leadership - CSBC4
- Changing and Improving - CSBC4
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave +1 day a year up to 30 days, 8 bank holidays and a day off for the King's birthday
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Market-leading average employer pension contribution of 27%
- Annual performance-based bonus and recognition awards
- Access to specialist training and funded qualifications
- Support for progression
- Huge range of discounts
- Volunteering days
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
Improving innovation and enriching our culture, diversity of thought is vital to our success. So whether you're looking for a new opportunity, a next step, or a helping hand as you return from a career break, bring your experiences and help deliver for the defence of tomorrow. Here you'll find a supportive, family-friendly organisation to be a part of - and if you need any assistance with your application, just let us know.