Programme Director – Aerospace Growth Partnership
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£74,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1139 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £74,700, and ADS Group 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 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals, If the role is more hands-on project management than strategic leadership). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
The Role
ADS is seeking an experienced and influential Programme Director – Aerospace Growth Partnership (AGP) to lead the programme management function supporting one of the UK's most significant aerospace industry collaborations. The AGP brings together Government, industry and key stakeholders to drive growth, competitiveness, innovation and skills development across the UK aerospace sector.
The Programme Director will provide strategic leadership for the AGP Programme Management Office, ensuring the successful delivery of priorities across the partnership while maintaining strong engagement with senior stakeholders from industry, Government and partner organisations.
The role will oversee the day-to-day operation of the AGP, support the Board and Working Groups, drive progress against agreed objectives, and lead a team of programme professionals and industry secondees.
This is a highly visible position that requires a strong understanding of the aerospace sector, exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to translate strategic objectives into tangible outcomes.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will have significant senior leadership experience within the aerospace sector or a related industry environment and will possess a strong understanding of UK aerospace policy, industry priorities and the wider stakeholder landscape.
They will be a confident and credible leader with a proven track record of delivering complex programmes, strategic partnerships or industry initiatives.
The ability to build trusted relationships with senior representatives from Government, industry and trade associations is essential, alongside excellent communication, influencing and relationship management skills.
Candidates will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, experience of leading and developing high-performing teams, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.
This is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is passionate about shaping the future of the UK aerospace sector and driving collaborative industry success.
The Contract
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Part-time applications will also be considered for the right candidate, with flexibility available to accommodate individual circumstances.
Location: London Head Office, Albert Embankment, with a hybrid working arrangement combining office-based and home working.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ADS Group Ltd, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1139 going rate of £74,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.