Salary:
£70,000-£80,000 DOE Full Time Permanent
Who we are:
Subsea Craft is a fast growing, privately funded, UK-based SME delivering Advanced Maritime Technology. We leverage our team’s defence experience and technology expertise with cross-industry partnerships in the field of advanced maritime engineering. Our market ready platform, VICTA, is an optionally crewed / payload carrying dual-domain platform designed to operate at speed over range, capable of rapid transition beneath the surface to operate submerged, enabling the discreet delivery of effects within contested waters. It is a unique, innovative British platform focused primarily on the defence market but with utility beyond.
What we offer: Private Healthcare with optional family cover Life Assurance (4 x salary) Critical Illness Cover Unlimited Paid Holiday Ongoing professional development and training Access to LinkedIn Learning Pension contribution Flexible Working A culture of diversity and innovative thinking
We are looking for a strategic and experienced Head of Supply Chain to join our Management Team based in Old Portsmouth. In this senior role, you will be pivotal in shaping and executing supply chain strategies that support the company’s ambitious growth objectives. You will oversee the Procurement, Material Planning, Logistics, Inventory and Warehousing functions, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable processes that align with the company’s long-term vision. This position requires a strategic, proactive and hands-on leader to optimise the supply chain, deliver quality outcomes, and foster strong relationships with suppliers while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities will include: Strategic Supply Chain Leadership: Contribute to overall business strategy and planning, leveraging data insights and systems to support business goals Develop Subsea Craft’s Supply Chain Strategy: Design and implement supply chain strategies that are aligned with the company’s objectives of growth, delivery excellence and customer focus Team Leadership and Development: Lead, develop, mentor and coach the Supply Chain team to create a high-performance customer focused culture Drive a culture of continuous improvement that identifies and successfully implements process enhancements that result in efficiencies to delivery, reduce costs and mitigate supply chain risks Provide leadership and oversight to manage procurement (direct and in-direct), inventory control, warehousing and logistical requirements Supplier and Vendor Management: Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery reliability, and compliance, guided by data-backed evaluations. Risk Mitigation and Operational Excellence: Proactively identify risks and streamline supply chain operations, leveraging real-time data and insights for continuous improvement Qualifications and Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of previous experience in a Head of Supply Chain position Demonstrable experience in procurement, logistics, inventory management and production planning support Leadership and team management experience Analytical and problem-solving skills Defence sector experience would be beneficial Degree level qualification Note:
Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.*
Values:
Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept.
What we expect from you: Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration Initiative and independent working Honesty and integrity Business and commercial awareness Agility, adaptability and continuous development We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file.
*Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.
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£70,000-£80,000 DOE Full Time Permanent
Who we are:
Subsea Craft is a fast growing, privately funded, UK-based SME delivering Advanced Maritime Technology. We leverage our team’s defence experience and technology expertise with cross-industry partnerships in the field of advanced maritime engineering. Our market ready platform, VICTA, is an optionally crewed / payload carrying dual-domain platform designed to operate at speed over range, capable of rapid transition beneath the surface to operate submerged, enabling the discreet delivery of effects within contested waters. It is a unique, innovative British platform focused primarily on the defence market but with utility beyond.
What we offer: Private Healthcare with optional family cover Life Assurance (4 x salary) Critical Illness Cover Unlimited Paid Holiday Ongoing professional development and training Access to LinkedIn Learning Pension contribution Flexible Working A culture of diversity and innovative thinking
We are looking for a strategic and experienced Head of Supply Chain to join our Management Team based in Old Portsmouth. In this senior role, you will be pivotal in shaping and executing supply chain strategies that support the company’s ambitious growth objectives. You will oversee the Procurement, Material Planning, Logistics, Inventory and Warehousing functions, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable processes that align with the company’s long-term vision. This position requires a strategic, proactive and hands-on leader to optimise the supply chain, deliver quality outcomes, and foster strong relationships with suppliers while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities will include: Strategic Supply Chain Leadership: Contribute to overall business strategy and planning, leveraging data insights and systems to support business goals Develop Subsea Craft’s Supply Chain Strategy: Design and implement supply chain strategies that are aligned with the company’s objectives of growth, delivery excellence and customer focus Team Leadership and Development: Lead, develop, mentor and coach the Supply Chain team to create a high-performance customer focused culture Drive a culture of continuous improvement that identifies and successfully implements process enhancements that result in efficiencies to delivery, reduce costs and mitigate supply chain risks Provide leadership and oversight to manage procurement (direct and in-direct), inventory control, warehousing and logistical requirements Supplier and Vendor Management: Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery reliability, and compliance, guided by data-backed evaluations. Risk Mitigation and Operational Excellence: Proactively identify risks and streamline supply chain operations, leveraging real-time data and insights for continuous improvement Qualifications and Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of previous experience in a Head of Supply Chain position Demonstrable experience in procurement, logistics, inventory management and production planning support Leadership and team management experience Analytical and problem-solving skills Defence sector experience would be beneficial Degree level qualification Note:
Due to the nature of work undertaken at SubSea Craft, the selected candidate must be capable of meeting the security requirements of the position, which would include as a minimum Existing right to live and work in the UK, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), with Security Check likely for specific projects.*
Values:
Our people are our greatest asset, we continually strive to provide an excellent working environment to enable our team to do their best work. We have an agile professional workforce: we are founded on the belief that our people are valued and our business is trusted, inclusive and commercially-adept.
What we expect from you: Teamwork, mutual respect and collaboration Initiative and independent working Honesty and integrity Business and commercial awareness Agility, adaptability and continuous development We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are unable to acknowledge every application. Please bear in mind that if you are selected for an interview we will aim to contact you within 14 days of your application or the closing date (if stated). However, if we think that your skills and qualifications may be suitable for other similar positions we may hold your details on our database and contact you in the future. Please let us know if you do not wish us to keep your details on file.
*Please note that DBS, Driving Licence and reference checks will be carried out and all offers of employment are subject to meeting our requirements.
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