Head of Business Transformation

Job Description

Job Description:

Location: Prestwick, Ayrshire
Hours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday)
Type: Full-time
Travel Required: Occasional
Work Location: Site-based (100%)
Security Checks: BPSS, Disclosure Scotland, pre-employment medical (including drug and alcohol testing)

Join One of Ayrshire’s Largest Engineering Employers

Prestwick Aerosystems continues Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing heritage. From our Prestwick site, we produce major aircraft wing structures for Airbus commercial aircraft used around the world. As part of our ongoing modernisation and growth, you will help us improve how we work, how we operate and how we deliver for our customers.

You will lead transformation activity across the business, supporting teams as we modernise systems, strengthen processes and continue to build a safe, efficient and future-ready operation.

How you will contribute to the team

You will:

• Develop and deliver a practical transformation roadmap aligned to business needs and operational priorities.
• Lead improvement projects from planning through to delivery, using structured project and risk management.
• Review current processes and design improved ways of working that support efficiency, digitalisation and better operational performance.
• Work closely with leaders and teams across the site to support decision-making, alignment and adoption of new processes.

Requirements for the role

You will have:

• Experience delivering business or operational transformation in a complex environment.
• Experience leading structured projects or programmes, including governance and performance tracking.
• Strong analytical capability with experience using data to assess performance and validate improvements.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.

Professional qualifications (Lean Six Sigma, PMP, Agile) may be an advantage but are not essential.

What we will offer you

• 37-hour week (half-day Friday)
• Defined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)
• 33 days annual leave (rising with service)
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Life assurance (4× basic salary)
• Virtual GP service and wellbeing support
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking

What happens next

If you’d like to play a key role in shaping the future of our Prestwick operations, we’d be pleased to receive your application.

You will be asked to complete Right to Work checks, references, Disclosure Scotland and a pre-employment medical.

Prestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:
Prestwick Aerosystems Limited

Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional

Job Family:
Programme & Project Management

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