Market Development Support Expert [26023]
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£55,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3556 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,200, and HE SPACE OPERATIONS LTD is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2431 (Management consultants and business analysts, Strong advisory/consulting focus on business models and governance) or SOC 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals, Manages projects/programmes with public-private stakeholders). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Most likely code | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
2431 Management consultants and business analysts Also possible | £35,100 | £40,200 | £45,200 | £50,200 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
- Support the MDS Service organise the service so that it complements the work of the ESA programme (in this case, in-Space Transportation), allowing the commercial operating model to be designed along technical derisking activities.
- Support and advise the ESA Technical Responsible and the In-Space Transportation Lead on the options available to ensure proper governance of this work, that enables adequate oversight and participation of key external and internal actors, allowing for the context within which ESA operates.
- Support the MDS service through assessing and evaluating business cases submitted by industrial partners/companies participating the In-Space Transportation Programme.
- Support the MDS service through assisting in the design and development of innovative business models that will be required for the success of the In-Space Transportation system as delivered by commercial and non-commercial partners.
- Support the MDS service through engaging with key stakeholders at European and national levels to identify regulatory requirements that will be essential in supporting future In-Space Transportation markets in Europe.
- Support the MDS service through carrying out required analyses to determine any funding requirements at a company, infrastructure, government, or any other appropriate level, deemed essential to deliver In-Space Transportation services on a commercially sustainable basis.
- Support the MDS service in working with experts within and without ESA to determine which capital models may be required and how they can be delivered, in order to ensure the provision of suitable public and private financing for the In-Space Transportation sector.
- Support the MDS service by engaging with various ESA programme leads and project heads, and procurement experts and specialists, to determine how ESA may leverage its role as a procuring agency to seed demand for future In-Space Transportation services.
- Masters degree in engineering or relevant doscipline;
- At least 10 years of working experience, with at least 3 years in a space field;
- Must have more than 5 years of policy experience, ideally at a senior government level;
- Must be able to demonstrate experience of developing, managing, and overseeing complex programmes and projects with public and private stakeholders with value exceeding >50 MEUR;
- Must be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges related to Space commercialisation in Europe and the mission of the European Space Agency;
- Fluent in English;
- Experience in relevant areas such as commercialisation, technology transfer, application, and/or technology assessment and intellectual property is a distinct advantage;
- Must have experience in management teams, spread across multiple locations
- Familiarity with the services provided by ESA is an asset;
- Experience in foresight studies/projects is an asset;
- Working with international partners is an asset.
This job is located in Harwell, UK but also in Noordwijk, The Netherlands.
If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Leandros Foteinias, by clicking on the button “Apply for this job” quoting job UK-HP-26023.
An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!
Inclusive and committed employer, our company works every day to combat all forms of discrimination and promote a respectful working environment. That's why, committed to gender diversity and overall inclusivity, we encourage all applications and profiles.
Last apply date: 15/05/2026!
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Where this offer sits in the market
Sales accounts and business development managers (SOC 3556) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~448k in sample- Middle half £40,144–71,448
- Median £53,820
- Going rate £55,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,600–49,680
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. HE SPACE OPERATIONS LTD holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3556 going rate of £55,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.