Business Operations Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom; occasional travel required. The role requires eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance or completion of BPSS and Export Control checks, including a criminal record check.

Salary: Competitive salary; annual profit share and other financial benefits are also offered.

Company

hirify.global Defence and Space develops and manufactures aerospace and defence systems and operates a facility in Belfast.

What you will do

• Design and implement growth strategy using lean methodology and data-driven financial management.
• Integrate shop-floor operations with corporate support functions and execute change-management plans.
• Use ARM and Tactical Implementation Plans to identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Manage the Business Management System and monitor Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and People performance.
• Plan rate readiness so the airframe value stream can meet future build demands and increased production rates.
• Manage delegated budget authority across CAPEX, NRC, NPO, and indirect payroll while aligning recruitment and training with business needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering and implementing projects and managing operational performance.
• Experience with business management systems covering SQCDP areas.
• Financial planning and budget-management experience, including CAPEX, NRC, NPO, and indirect payroll.
• Strong communication, conflict-resolution, leadership, and stakeholder-influence skills.
• Customer-focused approach and ability to drive performance through challenging targets.
• English proficiency sufficient to perform the duties effectively; UK security and export-control checks are required.

Nice to have

• Leadership experience within the organization.
• Experience resolving cross-functional issues across Engineering, Supply Chain, and support functions.
• Hands-on experience with ARM and Tactical Implementation Plans.
• Experience with workforce and rate-readiness planning, recruitment, and personnel development.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time employment with a 36-hour working week.
• Flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off.
• Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, and share options.
• Flexible arrangements may be discussed, including part-time options where possible.
• Adjustments for the selection process are available for candidates who need them.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equal opportunities, and disability-confident recruitment.