Head of Programmes

Ontic, a leading licensor and manufacturer of complex engineering parts for the global aerospace and defence industries, are now recruiting for a Head of Programmes to join our Programmes team. This role will be based at our Staverton, Gloucestershire site.
Ontic is a more than just a business, we're a community of innovators who pride ourselves on fostering a culture where talent thrives, ideas flourish, and careers are built. We're committed to excellence, driving us to continuously improve and adapt, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of our industry.
The Role:
Reporting to the Site Director, the Head of Programmes is responsible for managing customer relationships, maximising customer satisfaction and delivering on financial commitments. The HOP leads the Programmes team and is responsible for coordinating all activity within the Company in relation to specific customers and programmes.
You will lead by example in being the face of Staverton for our customer base. Ensuring that customer receive professional and continuous support through the programme by appropriate segmentation and a Key Account Plan for each customer. In addition, you will work with the Sales team and Revenue Management team, to ensure maximum value creation across every aspect of the business.

At Ontic, our culture is integral to making sure we enjoy our work and deliver for our customers. While we look for the right skillset, we're also looking for someone who will thrive within our recognition and empowerment culture.
To be successful in this role, you will need at least 10 years in a senior role with experience of aerospace or defence industry being desirable. You should have strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with customer, suppliers, and internal functions as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills. In addition, you should be experienced in working with operations, supply chain, quality, marketing and trade compliance to co-ordinate purchase orders, contracts, and long-term agreements.

At Ontic we care about your financial, physical, and mental wellness so we offer a range of benefits to support this, we care about what matters to you and have a valued culture of recognition and empowerment, accompanied by benefits that support work/life balance.
Our benefits package highlights include:

• Up to 37 days paid leave


• 10 hours paid volunteering time


• Annual goal share bonus scheme for all employees


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Discounts and offers from a range of retailers