Head of Configuration Management

Job Description :

Security Clearance : You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

Travel Required : Occasional travel within the UK & Overseas

Location : This role is based in Portsmouth

Type : Full time, experienced hire and open to STEM Returners

First of all, what’s in it for you…

Financial Reward : Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

Work / Life Balance :   37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy / sell holiday

Personal Development : Personalised development plan, and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

Health & Wellbeing : Wellbeing benefits (including 24 / 7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop , lunchtime Pilates.

Family and Caregiving : Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

Inclusive Environment : Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to , . So what's your next change?

About the Role...

We are looking for a new Head of Configuration Management for Space Systems, within Airbus Defence & Space. You will join an international, diverse and empowered entity working on Configuration, Data Management, PMT, etc. for the Space Systems perimeter, supporting some of Airbus Defence & Space's biggest Space & Satellite manufacturing projects, notably OneSat, Skynet & ESA's Galileo.

How will you contribute to the team…

You will manage your team of configuration managers and document controllers, including team member’s development and growth

You'll ensure delivery of all commitments taken for Configuration Management, with project & customer satisfaction.

Support with business proposals and bids, providing costing of activities

You will manage some of our subcontracting activities, ensuring delivery against complex projects

You will take ownership of your part of the data transformation plan to move towards the vision of end-to-end digital data flow.

About you...

Demonstrable experience in configuration management and Product Life Management (PLM) within a complex, design for manufacturing environment.

Experience in management of people & projects with strong integration, forward thinking and leadership skills,

Experience of supporting project proposals and costings associated

Experience of using Product Life Management (PLM) tools. We use Windchill, and experience of this tool would be an advantage.

How can we support you…

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company :

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type : Permanent

Experience Level : Professional

Job Family :

Configuration Management