Operations Manager - Cyber Security Team (Contract)

Summary: The role of Operations Manager within the Cyber Services Team involves overseeing finance, commercial, and people operations for a major UK Government department. The position requires ensuring operational efficiency and compliance while managing resources and procurement. The contract is hybrid and extends until the end of August 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience in public sector finance and procurement, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track, manage, and report finances; align corporate tools (Oracle/UKSBS) with team tracking; support budgeting, forecasting, and automated reconciliation.
• Manage procurement and supplier contracts; contribute to business cases; liaise with central finance and commercial teams for compliance and approvals.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of permanent and contingent staff; coordinate long-term campaigns; maintain consistent onboarding processes.
• Maintain delivery pace, track actions, run focused meetings, influence stakeholders, and embed process improvements.

Key Skills:

• Experience in finance, procurement, and resource management within a Central Government or public sector environment.
• Strong skills in data analysis and visualization (Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate).
• Proven ability to recruit and onboard staff in a government context.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• Curious, improvement-focused, and passionate about simplifying processes.

Salary (Rate): £550/day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other