Senior Operations Specialist

📍 Location: Reading Area (Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site per week when required)
📅 Contract Length: 18 Months
🔒 Security Clearance: SC clearance required or candidates eligible/willing to undergo vetting
💼 IR35 Status: Inside IR35
📝 Start Date: July 2025

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Operations Specialist to support a key public sector organisation in the defence/nuclear space. This role will play a vital part in supporting supply chain and procurement operations, contributing to the continuous improvement of processes in a highly controlled and fast-paced environment.

You will be working alongside internal teams and stakeholders to provide operational support, deliver training on internal systems, and help drive procurement efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong operations experience and an understanding of supply chain workflows within complex organisations.

Key Responsibilities

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  Support procurement and supply chain operations

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  Resolve queries via support desk functions

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  Collaborate with stakeholders to streamline workflows

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  Deliver training on internal systems and processes

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  Assist the team in preparing for changes to tools or services

Essential Skills & Experience

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  Previous experience in a similar operational role

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Knowledge of supply chain processes and procurement strategies

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Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills

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  Familiarity with public pr#####ement regul#####ns

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  Background in defence, nucle#####or governme#####ectors

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  Experience in transformation or proce#####mprovement projects

How to Apply




CV and contact details if you're interested and meet the criteria.