Space Programme Lead: Advanced Materials & Digitalisation

National Composites Centre; Bristol; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Employer pension scheme (up to 12.5%)

Staff status at University of Bristol

Job summary

National Composites Centre is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead major space sector programmes, manage a small delivery team, and support business development within this sector. You will oversee a portfolio spanning satellites to space platforms, with a focus on advanced materials, digitalisation, and end-to-end engineering.

Prior UK Space sector experience, strong stakeholder management, and an engineering background or composites knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Established Programme Manager or role with equivalent responsibilities.
• You must have worked within the UK Space sector.
• Experience of advanced manufacturing, ideally in the Space sector.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• One of the following in combination with the above points: Engineering background or composite materials knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans with clear objectives, milestones, stakeholder engagement approaches, and activity schedules.
• Work closely with the Director of Delivery - Space to prioritise and sequence opportunities in line with our strategic goals.
• Facilitate effective cross-functional collaboration across the internal teams.
• Support proposal and bid development, including preparation of key documents, internal reviews and governance processes.
• Track and report on portfolio progress, risks, and next steps, providing clarity and transparency to the team.

Job description

National Composites Centre is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead major space sector programmes, manage a small delivery team, and support business development within this sector. You will oversee a portfolio spanning satellites to space platforms, with a focus on advanced materials, digitalisation, and end-to-end engineering.

Prior UK Space sector experience, strong stakeholder management, and an engineering background or composites knowledge are highly valued.