Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Location: On-site - Bridgnorth
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (DOE)
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Reports to: Managing Director
Level: Senior Leadership Team / Executive
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Compliance & Business Delivery to join a growing organisation operating within a regulated manufacturing environment.
This is a critical senior leadership role, acting as the Managing Director’s operational deputy, with responsibility for overseeing day-to-day business operations, compliance, and delivery.
The role is designed to strengthen leadership capacity, ensure operational continuity and support long-term business growth as the organisation evolves.
Key Responsibilities:
Executive Leadership & Deputy Responsibilities:
Act as the Managing Director’s deputy for operational, compliance and delivery matters
Provide day-to-day leadership across the business
Support strategic planning and long-term organisational development
Represent the business with customers, suppliers, auditors and stakeholders Operations & Manufacturing Management:
Lead operational activities including production, engineering collaboration and quality control
Ensure delivery of high-quality output aligned with customer and regulatory requirements
Monitor and report on KPIs including efficiency, quality, cost and delivery Supply Chain & Procurement:
Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations including procurement and logistics
Manage supplier performance, risk and resilience
Develop cost-effective and compliant sourcing strategies Quality & ISO Governance:
Hold accountability for the Quality Management System (ISO 9001)
Lead internal and external audits
Drive continuous improvement and corrective action initiatives Defence & Regulatory Compliance:
Provide oversight of defence and regulated programmes
Ensure compliance with defence standards, export controls and contractual obligations
Support bid reviews, contract reviews and programme assurance activities
Act as a key point of contact for auditors and regulatory bodies Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:
Ensure compliance with HSE legislation and environmental standards
Lead risk assessments, incident investigations and corrective actions
Promote a strong safety and compliance culture Financial & Commercial Management:
Manage operational budgets and resource planning
Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvements
Support pricing, project costing and commercial decision-making Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
Lead and develop operational, quality and compliance teams
Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and partners
Promote cross-functional collaboration across the business Skills, Experience & Qualifications Essential:
Significant senior leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain, quality or compliance
Experience within regulated manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of ISO 9001 and quality systems
Experience managing regulatory compliance and defence-related contracts
Ability to operate at executive level alongside senior leadership Desirable:
Experience in defence, aerospace or high-reliability electronics sectors
Knowledge of export controls, sanctions and regulatory frameworks
Experience supporting organisational growth or leadership transition
Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Operations or Business Personal Attributes:
High integrity and accountability
Strategic thinker with strong operational focus
Calm, resilient and decisive under pressure
Confident leader with the ability to act autonomously
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Performance Measures:
Operational efficiency and delivery performance
Audit outcomes and regulatory compliance
Supply chain performance and cost control
Health, safety and environmental standards
Successful transition of day-to-day operational leadership Summary:
This is a key leadership opportunity for an experienced professional looking to step into a strategically influential role, combining operational management, compliance oversight and business leadership within a complex, regulated environment
Salary description
£60000.00 - £65000.00 per year