Configuration Manager

In this context, we are looking for a Manager - Configuration reporting to the Senior Information Manager. Leading a small specialist team, this pivotal role will define and embed best-in-class configuration management across the programme, ensuring robust control of engineering data and enabling confident, high-quality delivery at scale.

What you’ll help deliver

We’ll need you to:

• Establishing and governing configuration management processes aligned to engineering, programme and quality lifecycle requirements
• Leading the development and control of integrated configuration baselines, including Product Breakdown Structure and Bills of Materials
• Driving effective engineering change management aligned to programme milestones and regulatory expectations
• Building and developing a high-performing Configuration Management team and fostering cross-functional adoption

• A relevant technical degree (or equivalent experience) and professional accreditation (e.g. CEng or similar)
• We’ll ask you about your experience of leading configuration management in complex, regulated environments and influencing senior engineering stakeholders
• Deep expertise in configuration management processes, tools and Product and Plant Lifecycle Management systems, with strong knowledge of change control and data governance
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive cultural adoption, and operate with strong commercial and regulatory awareness, Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension
• Private medical insurance, * We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£78,750
• Bonus - Performance related target opportunity 12.5%
• Benefits Allowance - £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension - 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays - 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance - BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance - 6x pensionable pay
• £250 - One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases

Selection process

The selection process will include an initial conversation with Talent Acquisition, followed by two interview stages. Pre-employment checks will include BPSS clearance and DBS screening.

Our commitment to inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices.

We are happy to discuss flexible and part-time working and will make workplace adjustments where needed to help you perform at your best.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back-but there’s no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet around 75% of the requirements, we’d love to hear from you. We also welcome applications from those considering a career move or sector transition with transferable skills.

Pay Range: £60,000.00 £78,750.00 Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer