Liaison Officer

Tekever APAC; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Private dental care

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Hybrid working model

Discount platform

Electric Car salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work

Technology options

Job summary

TEKEVER Ltd in Bristol seeks an Operations - Liaison Officer to ensure UAS Flight Operations align with customer requirements and to represent TEKEVER on location. The role supports maritime surveillance, border coordination, and mission planning across UK sites with a flexible hybrid working model.

The candidate should have aviation knowledge, UAS pilot/RPIC experience, and at least one year of operational management, with strong customer-service skills and understanding of state policies.

Qualifications

• Aviation knowledge (Flying/MET/Airspace). Current competency as a UAS Pilot / RPIC on Tekever Systems.
• At least one year1s Operational management experience.
• A thorough understanding of UAS Operations and deployments.
• Experience in the UAS industry.
• Experience of customer services.
• Understanding of State regulatory flying policies.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with external entities e.g., Border Force, Coast Guard, etc...
• To Task the flight teams accordingly dependent of the customers’ needs and to keep all teams (External/Internal) up to date with mission critical information when presented.
• To participate in the customers daily/weekly briefings/meetings.
• To participate in the flight crew daily briefings if requested by RPIC.
• To participate in the customer bi-daily Aerial Asset Planning meetings.
• Planning meetings.
• To update and disseminate the Flight Plan every 48hrs or as required.
• To oversee the creation and dissemination of the mission report in coordination with the RPIC and to review if requested.
• To daily book airspace no later then 24hrs in advance for all flight activities ensuring the timings comply with the customers requirements.
• Interface with Customer / End-Users (related to CONOPS, DC interface and definition of Missions unless on EMSA Operations then stays with the DM)
• The Handling of evidence (Mission footage / witness statements) to be passed to the CIB from the flight crews.
• To ensure the imagery being fed into the Joint Control Room is set up and operating correctly.
• To be the Point of Contact for the Border Force, Coast Guard and Clandestine Threat Command.

Skills

Aviation knowledge

UAS Pilot

RPIC

Operational management

Customer service

Regulatory policy

Team player

Problem solving

Job description

OPERATIONS - Liaison Officer

Location: UK, Tekever Bristol

Play a critical part of the operational deployment ensuring that UAS Flight Operations are conducted in line with the customers’ requirements and to be the TEKEVER Ltd representative on location.

Are you ready to revolutionise the world with TEKEVER?

At TEKEVER, we lead innovation in Europe as the European leader in unmanned technology, where cutting‑edge advancements meet unparalleled innovation.

Digital | Defence | Security | Space

We operate across four strategic areas, combining artificial intelligence, systems engineering, data science, and aerospace technology to tackle global challenges — from protecting people and critical infrastructure to exploring space.

We offer a unique surveillance‑as‑a‑service solution that delivers real‑time intelligence, enhancing maritime safety and saving lives. Our products and services support strategic and operational decisions in the most demanding environments — whether at sea, on land, in space, or in cyberspace.

Become part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary, and mission‑driven team that is transforming maritime surveillance and redefining global safety standards.

At TEKEVER, our mission is to provide limitless support through mission‑oriented game‑changers, delivering the right information at the right time to empower critical decision‑making.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to shape the future — TEKEVER is the place for you.

Mission

Play a critical part of the operational deployment ensuring that our UAS Flight Operations are conducted in line with the customers’ requirements and to be the TEKEVER Ltd representative on location.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with external entities e.g., Border Force, Coast Guard, etc...
• To Task the flight teams accordingly dependent of the customers’ needs and to keep all teams (External/Internal) up to date with mission critical information when presented.
• To participate in the customers daily/weekly briefings/meetings.
• To participate in the flight crew daily briefings if requested by RPIC.
• To participate in the customer bi-daily Aerial Asset
• Planning meetings.
• To update and disseminate the Flight Plan every 48hrs or as required.
• To oversee the creation and dissemination of the mission report in coordination with the RPIC and to review if requested.
• To daily book airspace no later then 24hrs in advance for all flight activities ensuring the timings comply with the customers requirements.
• Interface with Customer / End-Users (related to CONOPS, DC interface and definition of Missions unless on EMSA Operations then stays with the DM)
• The Handling of evidence (Mission footage / witness statements) to be passed to the CIB from the flight crews.
• To ensure the imagery being fed into the Joint Control Room is set up and operating correctly.
• To be the Point of Contact for the Border Force, Coast Guard and Clandestine Threat Command.

Profile And Requirements

• Aviation knowledge (Flying/MET/Airspace). Current competency as a UAS Pilot / RPIC on Tekever Systems.
• At least one year’s Operational management experience.
• A thorough understanding of UAS Operations and deployments.
• Experience in the UAS industry.
• Experience of customer services.
• Understanding of State regulatory flying policies.
• Qualities and Attitude
• Well-organized, good team player, problem -solving approach. Approachable, diplomatic and charismatic.
• Proactive, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Corporate loyalty and integrity.
• Understanding of Operational deployments.
• UAS Industry Knowledge (Aircraft/Sensors/Systems).

What We Have To Offer You

At TEKEVER, we offer a comprehensive package designed to reward, support, and develop our people. This includes a highly competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus and a company pension contribution match of up to 10%. To support your wellbeing, we provide 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance (with optional family cover), Private Dental care, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are deeply committed to investing in future talent; our scale allows us to provide clear career development opportunities and dedicated initiatives to boost your skill sets, ensuring you remain future-ready for the evolving workplace. Furthermore, our team enjoys a flexible hybrid working model, typically three days a week at our core UK sites like Bristol, and access to a bespoke rewards platform featuring a variety of high street discounts and salary sacrifice schemes, including Electric Car, Cycle to Work, and Technology options.

Do you want to know more about us ?

Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/tekever/

Department: OPERATIONS

Location: UK, Tekever Bristol

Employment type: Full-time