Operations Manager
Posted 6 days ago by Totaljobs
£350 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Bristol (BS32)
Summary: The Operations Manager role at RT Consulting involves leading and coordinating delivery across complex programmes, primarily within the defence and public sector. The position requires a strong background in operational delivery and performance management, with a focus on ensuring alignment to delivery objectives and governance requirements. Candidates must be comfortable in regulated environments and capable of engaging with senior stakeholders. The role offers hybrid working arrangements with a commitment to on-site presence at client locations in the Southwest of England.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate operational delivery across complex programmes or portfolios.
- Ensure alignment to delivery objectives, milestones, and governance requirements.
- Provide leadership and guidance in operational planning, governance, risk, and issue management.
- Engage with senior stakeholders and operate within established governance frameworks.
- Adapt to changing priorities while maintaining delivery focus and operational discipline.
Key Skills:
- Strong background in operations management, particularly in defence, infrastructure, or regulated public sector environments.
- Skilled in operational delivery and performance management.
- Ability to provide confident leadership and guidance.
- Experience in engaging with senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable operating in regulated and secure environments.
- Able to adapt to ambiguous and evolving situations.
Salary (Rate): £350 per day
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Consulting
Associate Consultant – Operations Manager
Southwest locations, including Bristol, Corsham….
Join RT Consulting’s Associate Consulting workforce
Who we are
RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the ‘customer friend’ and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We specialise in operational and programme delivery, supporting Defence clients to strengthen delivery capability, performance assurance and operational readiness across complex programmes from mobilisation through to in-service delivery.
Your Invitation:
To join our Operations Management consulting team, where we can align you to current and upcoming demand.
Engagement expectations
Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work, and our significant Defence portfolio, we require a minimum of, active Standard Check (SC) vetting to be in place.
Working pattern: Projects typically require 2–3 days per week on-site commitment at client locations (Southwest clusters such as Bristol, Corsham, Portsmouth, Andover, Yeovil), with hybrid flexibility where permitted.
Fees: Rates are agreed per engagement and aligned to role seniority and scope.
What you’ll get
You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture.
Priority access to new consultancy opportunities.
Dedicated relationship support.
Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments.
An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey.
A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values — Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused.
Who you are
·An Operations Manager with a strong background in leading, coordinating and assuring delivery across complex programmes or portfolios, ideally within defence, infrastructure or regulated public sector environments.
·Skilled in operational delivery, performance management and resource coordination, ensuring programmes remain aligned to delivery objectives, milestones and governance requirements.
·Able to provide confident leadership and guidance across operational planning, governance, risk and issue management, ensuring delivery is controlled, assured and continuously improving.
·Comfortable operating in regulated, secure environments, engaging with senior stakeholders and working within established governance and assurance frameworks.
·Comfortable working in ambiguous and evolving environments, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining delivery focus and operational discipline.
How to express interest
Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.