Programme Director

Programme Director

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
ADS Group Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the Aerospace Growth Partnership and drive innovation in the UK aerospace sector.
  • Company: Join a key player in the UK's aerospace industry with a focus on collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and hybrid work options.
  • Other info: Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and engage with top stakeholders.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of aerospace and make a real impact on industry growth.
  • Qualifications: Senior leadership experience in aerospace or related industries required.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 Β£ per year.

ADS is seeking an experienced and influential Programme Director for the 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 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.

Contract Type: Permanent position

Hours: Full-time at 37.5 hours per week, or flexible on a part-time basis for the right person

Location: London Head Office, Albert Embankment with Hybrid home working

Programme Director employer: ADS Group Ltd

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ADS Group Ltd

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ADS Group Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Programme Director

Programme Management
Stakeholder Management
Strategic Leadership
Aerospace Sector Knowledge
Communication Skills
Influencing Skills
Relationship Management