Overview
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. Location: London, hybrid 3 days per week.
Please note that candidates must be eligible for UK Security Clearance and that dual nationality cannot be accepted for this role.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Requirements & Eligibility
* Experience leading a Configuration Management function in a regulated defence environment.
* Ability to work in a London-based hybrid role (3 days in the office).
* Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance; dual nationality not accepted for this role.
How to apply
To be considered, please send your CV to aaron@copello.co.uk
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering, Other, and Product Management
* Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Engineering Services
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