Trials Manager in Kingswood

TVS are working as part of Team Leidos, which is a team of defence and logistics specialists supporting a major contract providing an end to end supply chain service delivering commodity and inventory savings to the UK Ministry of Defence. We are now recruiting for a Trials Manager at the Team Leidos offices at Emersons Green in Bristol as part of a vibrant and dynamic team, committed to transforming the way the MOD works.

Purpose: To develop, manage and deliver the trials programme across the range of product areas.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Management and execution of the trials requirement across all commodity areas.
• Producing project plans, directives and reports.
• Collecting, recording, analysing and interpreting data.
• Observing and attending trials in the UK and overseas.
• Liaising with project team staff within Team Leidos.
• Making presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Managing relationships with and expectations of various stakeholders within the MOD.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• An understanding of project management techniques.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly.
• Proven ability to influence, organise and lead multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret numerical data.
• Good knowledge of MS Office suite in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Highly motivated with high attention to detail.
• Desirable but not essential - Previous experience of working in an MOD and/or military environment with a good understanding of the three armed services.

In return for your hard work, we offer excellent career progression opportunities and a professional environment where you can acquire, use, and continue developing your skills.

Your package will include:

• Pension scheme with up to 6% employer matched contributions.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days holiday + 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Holiday buy-back scheme (5 additional days available).
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - A cost-effective way to purchase a new car via salary sacrifice (subject to meeting minimum earnings eligibility criteria).
• Established hybrid working structure.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting wellness with immediate access for you and your family to:

• Virtual GP consultations and second opinions.
• Mental health support and counselling.
• Online physiotherapy.
• Access to CONNECTPlus long-term health condition support.
• Wellbeing and healthy living support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Professional Membership and Study Sponsorship.
• Quarterly employee recognition awards.
• Employee referral scheme with financial reward.
• Benefits hub with employee retail discounts.

At TVS SCS we encourage and support our employees to realise their potential. They are empowered to take initiative and achieve high impact results that really make a difference to our business and our customers.

Security Clearance Requirement: Candidates must be eligible to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. This process includes verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and a basic criminal records check for unspent convictions. Please note that candidates must have resided in the UK for 3 years to meet BPSS eligibility requirements.

If you require any adjustments to allow you to take a full and active part in the selection process, please notify us as part of your application. Please note TVS Supply Chain Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer. TVS have signed the Armed Forces covenant and are a forces friendly employer.