Reading
Military, Emergency, Government
Contract | Full Time
01/07/2025
03/06/2025
24/06/2025
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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Support desk/query resolution experience
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Adaptable, proactive, and quick to learn in a complex environment
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Eligible for SC clearance (or already cleared)
Desirable
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Experience with JAGGAER, Ariba, or CEMAR systems
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Familiarity with public procurement regulations
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Background in defence, nuclear, or government sectors
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Experience in transformation or process improvement projects
How to Apply
Please send your CV and contact details if you're interested and meet the criteria.