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Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in delivering complex programmes? We’re looking for a confident leader who thrives in high-stakes environments and understands how to drive strategic goals from planning through to successful delivery.

Join a dynamic team working at the forefront of aviation modification programmes, where your ability to manage large-scale projects, navigate regulatory frameworks, and coordinate multi-functional teams will make a real impact. This is intially a 5 month project with the possibility to be extended.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the successful delivery of a complex programme, reporting directly to the Programme Director.
• Maintain day-to-day compliance with ITAR regulations.
• Define and implement effective programme controls, including governance, reporting, and risk management.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and interdependencies.
• Monitor programme performance and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR, legal, procurement, business continuity) to form and support the programme team.
• Advise senior leadership on governance and strategic issues.
• Oversee budgets, ensuring expenditure is tracked, reconciled, and aligned with programme objectives.
• Ensure key milestones are achieved across multiple concurrent workstreams.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience leading large-scale aviation modification programmes, ideally across both military and commercial sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of programme and project management methodologies.
• A strategic mindset with an ability to connect project outputs to wider business goals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of risk, issue, and change management within complex delivery environments.

This Role Is Perfect For You If You:

• Excel under pressure and enjoy managing multiple priorities.
• Are comfortable navigating high-level governance and stakeholder expectations.
• Thrive in dynamic, technically complex environments.
• Are motivated by delivering critical outcomes that support national and international defence capabilities.

Are you an experienced Programme Manager with a strong background in delivering complex aerospace or defence programmes? We’re looking for a confident leader who thrives in high-stakes environments and understands how to drive strategic goals from planning through to successful delivery.

Join a dynamic team working at the forefront of aviation modification programmes, where your ability to manage large-scale projects, navigate regulatory frameworks, and coordinate multi-functional teams will make a real impact. This is intially a 5 month project with the possibility to be extended.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the successful delivery of a complex aviation programme, reporting directly to the Programme Director.
• Maintain day-to-day compliance with ITAR regulations.
• Define and implement effective programme controls, including governance, reporting, and risk management.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and interdependencies.
• Monitor programme performance and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Coordinate with internal departments (HR, legal, procurement, business continuity) to form and support the programme team.
• Advise senior leadership on governance and strategic issues.
• Oversee budgets, ensuring expenditure is tracked, reconciled, and aligned with programme objectives.
• Ensure key milestones are achieved across multiple concurrent workstreams.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience leading large-scale aviation modification programmes, ideally across both military and commercial sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of programme and project management methodologies.
• A strategic mindset with an ability to connect project outputs to wider business goals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong understanding of risk, issue, and change management within complex delivery environments.

This Role Is Perfect For You If You:

• Excel under pressure and enjoy managing multiple priorities.
• Are comfortable navigating high-level governance and stakeholder expectations.
• Thrive in dynamic, technically complex environments.
• Are motivated by delivering critical outcomes that support national and international defence capabilities.

Our Client, a global leader in the defence industry has an exciting opportunity for a Lead FPGA design Engineer / Manager.

Role Overview:

The Lead FPGA Engineer would be responsible the success of the engineering activities within an Integrated FPGA Product Team or one of the products within an FPGA Product Line.

Job Responsibilities:

The Lead FPGA Engineer is responsible for defining and leading the Work Packages for the team members on a day-to-day basis. Assignment of the work packages would happen in consultation with the Project Engineering Manager. You would be responsible for providing your team with clear expectations of the engineering outcomes, ensuring that they operate consistently within the Policies & Procedures and to foster the improvement goals defined by the Engineering Function.

Specific responsibilities:

• Lead the Engineering aspects of the FPGA Project or Product Line 
• Manage an FPGA Engineering Team to deliver the project outcomes
• Ensure that the outcomes for success are clearly defined and well communicated
• Ensure that the FPGA Engineering activities are well planned, costed and scheduled with the Project Planning and Project Management Community.
• Ensure that the FPGA Engineering team has a well-documented Engineering Plan and that the plan is followed
• Report on progress of the Engineering plan as needed
• Ensure the FPGA Engineering team follows an effectively tailored Life Cycle Management Process, leading the Design Reviews.
• Oversee the completion of the project outcomes to quality, cost and schedule ensuring that the project performance is accurately reported throughout
• Maintain an effective dialogue with the Project Engineering Manager and PM, reporting status and risks to the project throughout
• Work closely with the FPGA & Systems Design Authorities ensuring they are fully informed on technical progress and technical risks, requesting support as required
• Support the Project Engineering Manager for engineering reviews and team briefs
• Support the team with day-to-day technical queries and hands-on troubleshooting

Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Mandatory

• Proven experience in FPGA engineering management and delivery of projects
• Engineering or scientific Degree qualification (or equivalent)
• Excellent communicator and able to provide clear direction to FPGA teams
• Ability to manage complex situations with sound judgement and the ability to balance conflicting challenges
• Commercial and business awareness
• Experience of working across the full life cycle
• Familiarity with latest FPGA device families and verification methodologies
• Proven expertise of developing FPGA using VHDL or Verilog
• Experienced with Mentor Graphics FPGA development tools including HDL Designer, ModelSim / Questa and Precision
• Familiar with Xilinx / Intel (Altera) / Microsemi (Actel) design flows (ISE, Vivado, Quartus) and third-party synthesis tools
• Experience in specifying timing and area constraints for efficient FPGA Place and Route.
• Ability to analyse system and / or hardware level requirements and derive detailed FPGA requirements
• Independent verification using VHDL
• Experience of FPGA requirements capture and requirements management tools
• De-bugging FPGA designs and supporting integration & verification at hardware and system level
• A good understanding of FPGA version control and revision control software
• Experience of making technical decisions and mitigating technical risk for FPGA design activities.
• Experience with High-Speed Serial protocols and implementations
• Ability to coordinate day to day technical activities
• Excellent communication (oral & written) & interpersonal skills
• Linux and scripting experience
• Practical experience with agile methodology
• Experience in writing technical reports/documentation

Desirable

• Development of real-time, embedded, safety-critical FPGA, preferably in accordance with RTCA/DO-254 DAL A/B or below
• Electronic Warfare or RF Systems Experience
• Defence domain experience or relevant experience in the Aerospace industry
• Development and certification of airborne equipment
• New Product Introduction experience
• Independent verification using SystemVerilog / UVM
• Experience of embedded processor cores (e.g. ARM) in FPGA designs

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or another STEM-based subject

Current valid SC clearance would be an advantage

Due to the security requirements this role is open to SOLE UK NATIONALS ONLY

We are thrilled to partner with a leading Defence company to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join their Purchasing team on a 6 Month FTC. In this role, you will be key to executing the supply chain strategy and cultivating strong, risk-mitigated supply partnerships to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality products and services, while minimizing ownership costs.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management:

• Oversee procurement operations for an engineering-focused supplier portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Cultivate and strengthen supplier relationships, exploring opportunities to add greater value and enhance the performance of a dynamic, agile supply chain.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in all procurement processes and supplier interactions.
• Lead business reviews, assessing supplier performance and setting objectives for improvement to meet business goals.
• Regularly assess risks and conduct supplier audits, ensuring ongoing alignment of supplier investments with company strategies.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to drive meaningful improvements in supplier performance, addressing issues at their core.
• Identify and source new suppliers capable of meeting complex specifications and commercial expectations.
• Support the introduction of new parts and adapt the supply chain to accommodate evolving needs and requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFIs and RFQs, providing comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and ROI recommendations.
• Manage changes in supplier relationships, including onboarding, disengagement, and change management throughout the contract duration.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Strong analytical abilities, with proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and advanced IT skills.
• Experience in technical procurement, including engineering and machined parts, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Desirable:

• Experience working within integrated project management teams.
• Experience in forming and structuring contracts.
• CIPS Level 4 or above qualification.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates the company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills, able to engage with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and results-driven, capable of planning, executing, and monitoring procurement activities to achieve supply chain goals.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive under pressure, multitask, and meet demanding deadlines.

Work Life Balance:

• 37.5-hour working week.
• Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days annual leave, with Christmas closure.
• Holiday purchasing scheme.

Holt Executive are proud to be partnered with a class leading Defence company who have an exciting opportunity for a Commodity Specialist. The Commodity Specialist will be responsible for executing the supply chain strategy and driving strong, risk-mitigated supply partnerships. This role ensures the delivery of quality products and services on plan and at the lowest cost of ownership, while adapting the supply chain to meet emerging needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Commodity Responsibility:

• Facilitate the introduction of new parts and adapt the supply chain to support emerging needs. Manage end-to-end procurement activities for an engineering-based portfolio.
• Formulate and negotiate contracts within company terms and framework agreements to support both contracting and aftermarket requirements.
• Develop strong supply partnerships, identifying opportunities to climb the value chain and maximize value for a high-performing, agile supply chain network.
• Identify and develop new supply sources that meet commercial, compliance, sustainability, and technical requirements.
• Prepare and publish RFIs and RFQs, providing detailed cost-benefit analysis and ROI proposals.
• Manage the process of engagement, disengagement, and change management throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Conduct regular site visits and business reviews, examining performance and setting improvement goals.
• Perform risk assessments and supplier audits, ensuring alignment of business objectives and strategies.
• Lead and execute continuous improvement initiatives with internal and external partners.
• Use problem-solving techniques to enhance supplier performance and resolve issues at the root cause level.

Skills & Experience Essential:

• Strong analytical skills with good IT knowledge and experience using MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience in technical, engineering, and machined part procurement with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in forming and constructing contracts.

Desirable:

• Experience working within integrated project management teams.
• CIPS Level 4 or above qualification.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.
• Collaborative team player with strong cross-functional communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proactive, results-driven, able to plan, organize, and execute across the supply chain.
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of working under pressure with tight deadlines.

Work Life Balance:

• 37.5-hour working week.
• Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days annual leave, with Christmas closure.
• Holiday purchasing scheme.

  Security Clearance Requirements: Due to the nature of the business, staff must be able to obtain UK Security Clearance. Therefore, successful candidates will need to provide proof of identity, employment history, and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.

We are thrilled to partner with a leading Defence company to offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Buyer to join their Purchasing team on a 6 Month FTC. In this role, you will be key to executing the supply chain strategy and cultivating strong, risk-mitigated supply partnerships to ensure the effective delivery of high-quality products and services, while minimizing ownership costs.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement & Supply Chain Management:

• Oversee procurement operations for an engineering-focused supplier portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Cultivate and strengthen supplier relationships, exploring opportunities to add greater value and enhance the performance of a dynamic, agile supply chain.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in all procurement processes and supplier interactions.
• Lead business reviews, assessing supplier performance and setting objectives for improvement to meet business goals.
• Regularly assess risks and conduct supplier audits, ensuring ongoing alignment of supplier investments with company strategies.
• Apply problem-solving techniques to drive meaningful improvements in supplier performance, addressing issues at their core.
• Identify and source new suppliers capable of meeting complex specifications and commercial expectations.
• Support the introduction of new parts and adapt the supply chain to accommodate evolving needs and requirements.
• Prepare and issue RFIs and RFQs, providing comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and ROI recommendations.
• Manage changes in supplier relationships, including onboarding, disengagement, and change management throughout the contract duration.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Strong analytical abilities, with proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and advanced IT skills.
• Experience in technical procurement, including engineering and machined parts, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Desirable:

• Experience working within integrated project management teams.
• Experience in forming and structuring contracts.
• CIPS Level 4 or above qualification.

Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates the company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.
• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills, able to engage with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proactive and results-driven, capable of planning, executing, and monitoring procurement activities to achieve supply chain goals.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to thrive under pressure, multitask, and meet demanding deadlines.

Work Life Balance:

• 37.5-hour working week.
• Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days annual leave, with Christmas closure.
• Holiday purchasing scheme.