Job Description
Configuration Change ManagerFilton (Hybrid - 60% onsite)£35.71 per hour PAYE / £47.76 per hour Umbrella35 hours per week | 4.5-day working patternGuidant Global is partnering with a world-leading aerospace organisation to recruit Configuration Change Managers to support high-profile programmes within the A320 family.This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing complex engineering changes, driving accuracy, compliance, and delivery across a fast-paced and highly regulated environment.About the RoleAs a Configuration Change Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end change process, ensuring configuration data is accurate, controlled, and aligned with programme requirements.Working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and project teams, you will help drive change governance, support industrialisation, and ensure modifications are delivered on time, to cost, and to quality standards.Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the full configuration change lifecycle, including standard and customised modifications
* Ensure governance and compliance with internal processes and configuration standards
* Chair meetings, prepare documentation, and coordinate stakeholders across multiple functions
* Drive consistency and quality of inputs to support business cases, timelines, cost, and delivery
* Support industrialisation activities, including mod batching and programme alignment
* Manage configuration tools (e.g. ACC2 or similar), ensuring data accuracy and traceability
* Oversee modification opening, workflow progression, and closure activities
* Support incremental development and major project milestones across the A320 programme
* Produce modification breakdowns to support certification and programme delivery
* Act as a focal point for configuration management queries, ensuring timely resolution
* Provide regular updates and insights to internal teams and stakeholders
What We're Looking ForWe're looking for candidates with strong configuration or change management experience within a complex engineering environment. You will ideally have:
* Proven experience in configuration management, change control, or a similar role
* Background in aerospace or a highly regulated industry (manufacturing/engineering)
* Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills
* Experience working with configuration or enterprise systems (e.g. SAP or similar tools)
* A structured, detail-driven approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
* Knowledge of engineering change, industrial processes, or project environments
What's in it for You?
* Opportunity to work on industry-leading aerospace programmes
* Exposure to large-scale, complex engineering projects
* Collaborative, high-performing environment with strong technical teams
* Hybrid working offering flexibility and work-life balance
* Long-term contract with strong potential for extension
Additional Information
* Location: Filton (Hybrid - 60% onsite)
* Hours: 35 hours per week, typically across 4.5 days
* Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by the client)
* Travel: Occasional travel may be required
* IR35: Inside
* Interview Process: Single-stage interview (onsite preferred)
Why Apply?This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised aerospace leader and play a critical role in delivering complex configuration changes that directly impact aircraft production and performance.If you're looking to take the next step in your configuration or change management career within a forward-thinking and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.