Business Operations Advisor

b Overview /b p In this role, you will provide expert guidance on Defence Supply Chain and LCST systems, identifying inefficiencies and driving improvements to deliver service excellence. You will engage with senior stakeholders to influence outcomes and guide complex business operations challenges. The position requires autonomy, strategic thinking and the ability to coordinate cross‑functional priorities across LCST and the wider Defence Supply Chain. You will translate strategic intent into actionable priorities and help ramp up capabilities, including surge activity, to achieve operational targets. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li Contributory Pension Scheme /li li Private Medical Insurance /li li 33 days Annual Leave /li li Flexible benefits /li li Flexi-Time Working /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Represent the Operations Director at senior leadership meetings and coordinate tasks during absences /li li Investigate LCST and Defence Supply Chain integration issues to identify root causes and practical solutions /li li Lead deep-dive reviews and priority workstreams across LCST and the wider Defence Supply Chain /li li Project manage responses to strategic initiatives from scoping to handover to BAU delivery /li li Review Statements of Requirement and change proposals, challenging for operational impact and dependencies /li li Contribute to logistics delivery and governance meetings to achieve targets and outcomes /li li Evaluate processes to identify best practice and challenge issues affecting performance or reputation /li li Lead the design and delivery of Directorate strategy and leadership events /li li Coordinate Directorate operational risk management and escalation /li li Support development and delivery of new business opportunities aligned with priorities /li li Manage the Operations Directorate Cognitive Command Centre capability to full operational capability /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Proven leadership experience in supply chain, logistics or operations /li li Stakeholder engagement and customer relationship management /li li Strong written and verbal communication with proven influence /li li Ability to solve complex problems across multiple organisations /li li UK driving license and willingness to travel within the UK /li /ul ul li Stakeholder engagement /li li Influencing and communication /li li Strategic thinking /li li LCST systems and Defence Supply Chain processes /li li Operational governance and risk management /li li Project and programme coordination /li /ul