
Aerospace Technology Institute Programme Manager
- Public sector
- 09/07/2024
- £53,560.00 - £63,481.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
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The Aerospace Team is a high-profile team delivering government priorities. The Team works to deliver an ambitious, long-term, sector strategy developed by the Aerospace Growth Partnership a collaboration between industry and Government. Its mission is to make the UK a world leader in the development and manufacture of sustainable aircraft technologies. A future in which globally competitive UK businesses, supported by a strong national ecosystem, provide high quality jobs and growth throughout the UK while reducing harmful aviation emissions.
To help the sector transform to net zero the team co-funds industry led research and development (R&D) projects through the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Programme. The Programme started in 2013 and relies on the close cooperation of three partners the DBT Aerospace Team, the independent Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) and Innovate UK. You will play an important role in managing and guiding that collaboration.
It is an exciting time to join the Civil Aerospace team. The sector is racing to develop zero emission and fuel-efficient technology as it strives to reduce harmful emissions while keeping pace with the global demand to fly. Working closely with the Aerospace Technology Institute, you will be managing the Programme to assess and select transformational zero and low emissions R&D projects that DBT can invest in alongside industry. This will shape the future of the UKs civil aerospace manufacturing sector and transform future air travel across the globe.
You will be the lead for the day-to-day operation of the Aerospace Technology Institute Programme. A Programme with a budget of £195m a year to invest in technology development alongside industry. It is an opportunity to work in a high-profile policy team and develop the skills needed to run a substantial technology investment programme that seeks to transform an industry.
In the Advanced Manufacturing Directorate, we promote diversity and inclusion across our agenda, encouraging our partners to do the same. We value our people, are committed to their development, and ensure they have challenging and interesting job.
You will be responsible for the development and delivery of the ATI programme. This will include the assessment of industry technology proposals (three competitive calls a year), managing the existing portfolio of over 100 R&D projects, providing advice to DBT Ministers and Treasury about which projects we wish to support and creating the right links with the rest of the policy team and wider innovation ecosystem.
The overall aim is to manage the end-to-end system for UK Aerospace R&D to drive clean growth.
Specific responsibilities include:
You will also work with a wide variety of companies, from small start-ups to established multinationals such as, Airbus and Rolls-Royce. How the companies exploit the technology we jointly fund, and the benefits it delivers for the UK, is an important outcome the team seeks to maximise.
This post offers a variety of different opportunities. It will involve close working with industry and would benefit anyone looking to develop their understanding of how companies plan and deliver commercial outcomes through innovation. It also involves an element of portfolio and project management, including risk reporting, financial analysis, managing delivery and evaluating impact.
Essential Criteria
The ability to work with others and establish effective partnerships with the Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK will be essential.
While no previous experience is required to be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who:
The Aerospace Technology Institute will provide support and advice on technical issues, so no prior knowledge of aerospace technology is necessary.
Desirable Criteria
It would be helpful, but not essential if you have:
We welcome applications from people who bring transferable skills from other fields or sectors.
Personal Attributes & Skills
To be successful in this role, you'll need to be a team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
You'll be comfortable juggling priorities and you'll enjoy finding solutions to problems.
Your communications skills will help you to build positive working relationships with a variety of people at all levels.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for further information on our benefits.
Interviews for this vacancy will be conducted virtually. We will, however, consider in-person interviews by exception.
Please ensure that you check your emails regularly as all updates from us will be sent to you this way.
After the closing date It is likely that the sift will take place 1-2 weeks after the closing date and interviews 3-5 weeks after the closing date though this is subject to change.
To apply for this post, you will be asked to complete the following as part of the online application:
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial short sift will be conducted on the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Reasonable Adjustments
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process. In order to request an adjustment:
Complete the Assistance required section on the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process.
Alternatively contact the Government Recruitment Service at [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Candidate Support
You may want to join a virtual Candidate Support Session. These sessions include helpful tips and advice on the recruitment process, from application to interview.
Please see attached Candidate Pack for further information on: Diversity and Inclusion; Benefits; Learning and Development; Working Patterns and what we deliver as a department.
Further Information:
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland/Access NI on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected]k stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
For further information on the Access NI confidential checking service telephone: the Access NI Helpline on 0300 200 7888 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
Feedback
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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