Operations & Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Location: Amesbury, England, United Kingdom
Role Type: Permanent – Full Time
Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Role ID: SF19809
Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting‑edge defence technology to ground‑breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as an Operations & Continuous Improvement Coordinator at our Boscombe Down site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.
The Role
As an Operations & Continuous Improvement Coordinator you will support the Deputy Head of AEC and the AEC Group Lead on the management of all operational aspects of the Aviation Engineering Centre (AEC). Day‑to‑day, you’ll support the management of performance metrics and reviews, communications, facility management, competency management and generic AEC risk assessments. The position administrates the Aerospace Quality Management manual in collaboration with the Quality Function, supporting the adoption of this framework to understand AEC performance. Additionally, you will lead positive change through the AEC in collaboration with the AEC Leadership community by managing a programme of Continuous Improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the delivery of a Programme of Continuous Improvement activities as agreed with the Head/Deputy Head of AEC and AEC Group Lead
* Maintaining a rolling monthly status of AEC performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics
* Generating the monthly AEC Performance Review pack, supporting the Deputy Head of AEC in the presentation of the pack at the Air Business and Senior Management Reviews
* Maintaining AEC management databases in collaboration with the AEC Group Lead and Deputy Head of AEC
* Supporting the Head of AEC in the maintenance of the AEC 3‑Year Strategic Plan, contributing to the AEC’s strategic future goals and ensuring Continuous Improvement activities and budgets are fully aligned and followed through
Essential experience
* Leading tasks to support the implementation of change programmes and the continuous improvement of process, ways of working, and ultimately culture, in pursuit of improved efficiency, on‑time delivery and customer delight
* A working understanding and knowledge of lean methodologies, engineering project lifecycles and configuration management
* A high degree of computer literacy, including the use of finance tools, databases, and proficiency with Microsoft products, including advanced Excel functions and Pivot Tables
* Recognised as highly organised with previous experience and responsibility for producing operational assets and leading continuous improvement activities within a high‑tech, regulated environment
* A can‑do attitude that supports a thriving environment delivering at pace with colleagues, whilst ensuring stringent compliance to safety and regulatory requirements and meeting customers’ needs
Essential qualifications
* Relevant Business Qualification with good GCSE levels and/or evidence of experience and development to this level through vocational development
This role is 37 hours per week based at our Boscombe Down site with a minimum average site attendance of four days per week. Flexible working is available.
Applicants must be eligible for SC clearance.
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