Configuration Manager - Defence
Location - London, hybrid 3 days per week.
Salary - £55,000 - £68,000 plus package.
Please note that candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance and that dual nationality cannot be accepted for this role.
Copello are working with a leading defence client who are looking for an experienced Configuration Manager. You will be responsible for leading a key function within a highly regulated, mission-driven defence environment.
In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure functional excellence across the Configuration Management capability — shaping strategy, leading a high-performing team, and playing a hands-on role in the UK’s most advanced defence projects.
The role:
* Lead the Config Team – Ensure team safety, performance, and alignment with engineering objectives.
* Develop Capability – Identify skill gaps and implement plans to strengthen the Config function.
* Drive Career Growth – Coordinate targeted training and development opportunities for team members.
* Manage Resources – Oversee capacity planning, recruitment, and outsourcing to meet demand efficiently.
* Deliver Functional Excellence – Assign qualified personnel, manage resources, and ensure high-quality outputs on time and within budget.
* Lead Complex Projects – Plan, execute, and monitor high-priority projects, adapting to changes effectively.
* Review Designs & Documentation – Provide expert oversight of designs, documentation, and deliverables.
* Plan & Execute Functional Objectives – Approve project plans and implement objectives supporting engineering goals.
* Promote Technical Excellence – Conduct design assessments and audits within the function and across the business.
* Improve Processes – Identify and implement process improvements, managing unit-specific processes as required.
To be considered, please send your CV to aaron@copello.co.uk