Head of Airspace Services: Strategic Aviation Leader

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK aviation consultancy seeks a Head of Airspace Services to oversee technical delivery and develop long-term strategy. The role involves leading business development, managing P&L performance, and engaging with clients across the UK aviation ecosystem. Candidates need strong commercial experience in the UK aviation sector and proven consultancy project success. This is a permanent position, open only to British Nationals, due to security requirements.

Benefits

Profit share based on Group performance

25 days holiday buy and sell options

Pension 3% Employee 7% Employer

Life assurance 4X annual salary

Private Health

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the long-term strategy for airspace and ATM services.
• Lead business development, client engagement and major bids.
• Manage P&L performance, resource planning and operational efficiency.
• Ensure consistent methodologies, delivery standards and quality assurance.
• Provide technical direction for airspace design, ATM system integration.

Skills

Strong commercial experience in the UK aviation or airspace sector

Proven success winning and delivering consultancy projects

Deep understanding of UK airspace regulation and airport operator needs

Experience leading senior technical staff in a matrix environment

Confident influencing senior stakeholders across airports and regulatory bodies

Strategic thinker able to shape services and long-term plans

Clear communicator with strong commercial and contractual awareness

Highly organised with the ability to oversee multiple concurrent programmes

Education

Degree level education or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading UK aviation consultancy seeks a Head of Airspace Services to oversee technical delivery and develop long-term strategy. The role involves leading business development, managing P&L performance, and engaging with clients across the UK aviation ecosystem. Candidates need strong commercial experience in the UK aviation sector and proven consultancy project success. This is a permanent position, open only to British Nationals, due to security requirements.