Senior Manager – Compliance & Business Delivery in West Midlands

Senior Manager – Compliance & Business Delivery

Location: On-site

Contract: Full Time | Permanent

Reports to: Managing Director

Level: Senior Leadership Team / Executive

Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (DOE)

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.

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• 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 Skills & Experience

• 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.

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