Project Manager (Space)

Media Entertainment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit innovation group in Bristol is seeking a Project Manager to support the UK’s innovation in the Space domain. This role includes managing small to medium-sized projects, supporting funding applications to the European Space Agency, and working with various stakeholders across the region. The ideal candidate will have proven project management experience and a passion for space initiatives. This position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits.

Benefits

12.5% employer pension

Private medical insurance

Flexible working patterns

Annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager.
• Experience in the Space domain.
• Experience supporting bid management activities for funding.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization of Space West forum.
• Manage funding applications to ESA.
• Execute projects through all phases of the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Networking Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Facilitation Skills

Job description

Overview

NCC Bristol based with Hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in office).

Salary: £46,355 to £58,038 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance & very flexible employer.

Advert end date: 13th October 2025; we reserve the right to close our advert earlier if required.

Summary

Great opportunity for someone looking to support the UKs innovation within the Space domain! We’re looking for someone who can take accountability for the delivery of a range of small to medium sized projects which will help advance this quickly growing industry with companies across the UK.

We’re in a unique position as a not-for-profit innovation group central to the organisation of a range of Space initiatives.

You’ll work with Space agencies across the South West of the UK, supporting and enabling clients to innovate and push their boundaries. You’ll also take a focus on event organisation and European Space Agency fund bidding processes.

Lets do good things [in space] is our team motto, quote from the Space Director.

Responsibilities

• Specifically, you\'ll focus on the following activities;
• Supporting the organisation of Space West forum.
• Supporting funding applications to ESA.
• Responsible for supporting the successful execution of projects through any or all the phases of a project lifecycle: initiation, requirements capture, planning, execution and closure.
• Maintain up to date project plans covering all live and pipeline projects.
• Produce regular project reporting and management information.
• Ensure all project management processes are followed including: effective risk identification and mitigation, change control, maintenance of documentation logs, updating project reporting and creation and management of project plans.
• Support weekly and monthly project review meetings to ensure all elements of project delivery are achieved.
• Ensure all members of the project team have clear visibility of project booking codes and are accurately reflecting all the hours worked on the project.
• Ensure all projects adhere to NCC quality, health and safety processes and actively promote a positive H&S culture within the team.
• Ensure all project plans are correctly resourced so that capacity planning can be conducted.

What we\'re looking for

In terms of experience we will look for in your CV:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager
• Experience of working within, and a passion for the Space domain!
• Experience supporting bid management activities for funding, ideally specifically the European Space Agency (ESA), but appreciate being that specific is a lot to ask!
• Well rounded project management experience covering the core project activities.
• Good stakeholder management & networking skills

In terms of personal qualities, we look for the following at interview stage; good interpersonal, organisational, facilitation skills and a pro-active person.

What we offer

What do we offer in return? Hybrid and flexible working patterns as standard, annual salary reviews, company paid private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, great people, honorary staff status at the University of Bristol. With a genuine focus on wellbeing, EDI and learning and development this is a chance to build your career in a thriving R&D facility with a bright future.

Unsure if you should apply? Got a quick question you wanted to check beforehand? Please feel free to reach out to the recruitment team Recruitment at NCCuk.com

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