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 

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 recruitment@sangfroidgroup.com 

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.