VP Quality

OverviewLeonardo, Basildon, England, United KingdomJoin to apply for the VP Quality - Governance and Assurance role at Leonardo.Location: Basildon, England, United Kingdom. Employment type: Permanent. Hybrid working available. Primary location: GB - Edinburgh; additional locations include GB - Basildon - Home Based, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Southampton.What You Will DoAs VP Quality, you will elevate the organisation’s Quality and Assurance capability into a strategic advantage, enabling safer delivery, stronger governance, and more predictable programme outcomes. Through modernisation, cross-functional alignment, and proactive risk visibility, you will strengthen customer trust, reduce operational disruption, and enhance the company’s reputation as a leader in Quality excellence. Your impact will be felt across the enterprise through measurable improvements in compliance, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and cultural adoption of world-class assurance practices.ResponsibilitiesStrategic modernisation of Quality, leveraging automation, digital systems, and AI to transform assuranceA unified Quality organisation across Product, Project, Software, and Audit functionsA robust, forward-looking audit and governance system that highlights emerging risks before they escalateStrong customer and regulator relationships, ensuring confidence in our systems and deliveryEnterprise risk alignment, ensuring Quality data informs corporate risk decision-makingA culture of assurance, making good practice part of daily behaviour—not a compliance checkboxLeadership presence, able to influence executives, engineers, and external bodies confidentlyA stable, predictable Quality foundation that enables major programmes to deliver on time, on cost, and to specificationQualifications / What You Must DemonstrateMastery of Governance, Assurance & Quality Systems (BMS, Audits, AS9100)Strategic Leadership in Next-Generation Quality (Digital, Automation, AI)Cross-Functional Influence & Enterprise Risk IntegrationCustomer & Project Quality Leadership in Complex ProgramsExecutive Presence & External RepresentationThis is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.Security ClearanceThis role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit https //careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vettingWhy Join UsAt Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you’re looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.Time to Recharge: generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each yearSecure your Future: benefit from our pension scheme with up to 15% employer contributionYour Wellbeing Matters: free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversityRewarding Performance: bonus eligibility for employees at management level and belowNever Stop Learning: free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn LearningRefer a friend: financial reward through our referral programmeTailored Perks: flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and moreFlexible working: hybrid options; for part-time opportunities, discuss what might be possible for this roleFor a full list of benefits please visit our website.Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide, including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees contribute to innovation, technology, and global safety. We are committed to an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have accessibility requirements for recruitment, please let us know.Be part of something bigger – apply now #J-18808-Ljbffr