Manufacturing Department Manager

Manufacturing Department Manager * Location: Hanslope Park, near Milton Keynes * Salary: Total Package £71, 426 (Salary £71,101, Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £325) * Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week. Flexible/compressed working patterns available. We are HMGCC, His Majesty's Government Communications Centre, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security. If you’ve got the skills we’re looking for, you’ll find a place in our diverse team. Your role You’ll set the strategic direction of your department and ensure it runs smoothly, with every project completed on-time and to the highest of standards. With your extensive knowledge and skills, you’ll oversee the development and management of your team, driving standards, performance and innovation to encourage a mindset of continuous improvement. You’ll also manage risks for resources, quality, technology and environmental factors that affect service delivery. And, you’ll coach and mentor the wider Senior Team Leads to support your colleagues’ development. What you need You’ll have in-depth experience in an engineering manufacturing environment, with proven ability to lead, manage and motivate people. Never one to stand still, you’ll bring a mindset of continuous improvement. And your ability to think critically and take the initiative will help you to make well-informed decisions. Self-motivated and adaptable, you’ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You’ll also be empathetic and able to work with people from all backgrounds. What we offer With significant opportunities to further your learning, you’ll also have access to a range of ways to grow your career: from internal courses to a distant learning degree. Plus, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive environment where people from all kinds of backgrounds – with different lived experiences and perspectives – come together. As well as a range of sports and social societies for you to join and meet new people, we’re proud to have a number of affinity groups including disability, LGBTQIA+ and ethnic minority networks. It’s all to ensure you feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. And, you’ll also get access to our excellent on-site facilities, including free 24-hour gym, free parking, and an on-site nursery. About HMGCC We are HMGCC, the engineering specialists at the heart of the UK’s national security. We work with the national security community, UK government, academia, private sector partners and international allies to bring engineering ingenuity to the national security mission, creating tools and technologies that drive us ahead and help to protect the nation. We invest in our people, not only with training but also support throughout your career with us; to allow you to reach your full potential at work, as well as enjoy the work/life balance many aspire to. Apply now To find out more and apply, please click on the Apply Button. Inclusion and diversity really matter to us. It's not just about hitting targets or visible differences. HMGCC are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities or who are neurodivergent. We’re not looking for any one type of person. We’re looking for talent from all different backgrounds to join our organisation, where we genuinely respect and value each other's differences, as well as our similarities. It makes us even better at what we do