Marine Operations Manager

Location: Exeter (daily commutable distance required) Hybrid working
Salary: Up to £40,000 + generous bonus and benefits

Benefits: Company pension, life insurance, private healthcare (including partner and dependants), discretionary bonus, and employee wellbeing programme.

About Sangfroid Group

Sangfroid Group is a fast-growing UK risk management service provider delivering defence and security services to government and commercial clients across the maritime and offshore energy sectors worldwide. We are recognised for our high standards, reliability, and delivery of complex operations.

The Opportunity

This role will suit someone with hands-on operational experience who is keen to develop their career in a new and specialised sector. You may come from operations, logistics, scheduling, planning, or coordination roles in fast-paced environments and be motivated to apply and grow those skills within international maritime security operations.

Prior experience in private maritime security is not essential. We provide training, support, and mentoring; curiosity and willingness to learn are key.

The Role

As Marine Operations Manager, you will be part of a 24/7 responsive Operations Team, supporting maritime security operations globally. Based in Exeter (with some home working), you will help plan, monitor, and support the deployment of personnel, vessels, and assets, working closely with clients, partners, and internal teams.

The role includes participation in a shared on-call rota, requiring availability outside normal office hours when scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of maritime security operations worldwide
• Assist with scheduling and movement of personnel, vessels, and equipment
• Monitor live operations and provide real-time operational support
• Liaise with international partners, contractors, and clients
• Contribute to operational planning, threat assessments, and compliance activity
• Work closely with HR, quality assurance, and commercial teams

What We re Looking For

• Recent experience in a fast-paced operational environment (operations, logistics, scheduling, planning, or coordination)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confidence working in time-sensitive situations
• Interest in international operations; international experience is an advantage
• Able to work accurately paying attention to the detail whilst under time pressure
• Willingness to learn and develop within the private maritime security sector

Desirable (but not essential)

• Exposure to maritime, defence, security, or offshore environments
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven settings
• Experience with multinational teams or stakeholders

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to build a career in a specialist international sector
• Structured training and ongoing support
• Exposure to complex, global operations
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package

How to apply

Please email your CV and covering letter to

Closing date for applications is Monday 2nd February 2026.
Interviews will be held week commencing 9th February.

We are proud to be a Silver Award holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. We actively welcome applications from veterans, reservists, military spouses and partners, and are committed to supporting reservists to meet their training and mobilisation commitments.
We are committed to fair, transparent and inclusive recruitment practices. All applications are considered based on skills, experience and merit, in line with UK equality and employment legislation.