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Head of Programmes

Basingstoke Permanent £90,000 - £120,000 per year View Job Description
An experienced Head of Programmes is required to lead complex programme delivery within a highly technical defence & Aerospace manufacturing environment. The role is accountable for managing full programme lifecycles, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery, while driving governance, customer satisfaction and cross-functional alignment in line with business strategy and growth objectives.
  • Join a leading UK advanced defence / Aerospace manufacturing business
  • Lead complex programmes and gain broad strategic exposure

About Our Client

Head of Programmes, Basingstoke: Our client is a UK-based advanced defence & Aerospace manufacturing organisation specialising in complex electronics and integrated systems. The business supports customers in highly regulated, technically demanding sectors, offering end-to-end capabilities from design through to production, testing and lifecycle support across multiple UK locations.

Job Description

  • Head of Programmes, Basingstoke:
  • Lead and manage a portfolio of complex programmes from order to delivery
  • Ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards
  • Establish and maintain robust programme governance, reporting and controls
  • Act as the senior point of contact for key customers and stakeholders
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations and supply chain
  • Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring proactive issue resolution
  • Support business growth through effective programme execution and customer satisfaction
  • Lead, develop and coach programme management teams to high performance



The Successful Applicant

  • Head of Programmes, Basingstoke:
  • Proven experience in a senior programme leadership role within manufacturing
  • Significant experience within defence or aerospace sector
  • Strong track record managing complex, multi-disciplinary programmes
  • Experience in engineering-led or high-reliability manufacturing environments
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
  • Strong commercial awareness with budget and cost control experience
  • Skilled in stakeholder management, including customer-facing leadership
  • Experience implementing programme governance and delivery frameworks
  • Ability to drive performance improvements and manage change effectively



What's on Offer

Salary of circa £90,000 to £120,000 dependant upon experience, plus a good overall package.

Contact
Mark Norrish
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7051904
Phone number
+44 118 955 9046

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Project / Programme Management
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Basingstoke
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mark Norrish
Consultant phone
+44 118 955 9046
Job reference
JN-062026-7051904