Position, Navigation, And Timing Programme Manager

The UK Space Agency (UKSA) is an executive agency of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and provides technical advice on the government’s space strategy, supporting the UK space sector to deliver the government’s vision.

Space is a part of everyday life. Satellites underpin our national economy, from agriculture and banking to aviation and shipping, and support our national security. Space science provides critical data to understand and address global challenges such as climate change, while missions to explore our solar system unite nations and advance humanity’s horizons.

We support a thriving space sector in the UK, which generates an annual income of £16.5 billion and employs 47,000 people across the country.

Through our portfolio of programmes and projects, we encourage the development of national space capabilities and are an early-stage investor in space research and development. We also promote the UK space sector’s interests and achievements; make connections to join up industry and academia; and represent the UK in international space programmes.

We have a powerful global voice, partnering with institutions across the world, including the European Space Agency.

More information about the Agency is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-space-agency

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Our Inclusive Environment
We have an inclusive culture to make UK Space Agency a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.
We offer first-class flexible working benefits, excellent employee well-being support and a great pension. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent staff networks and are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We will support talented people from all backgrounds to build a career and thrive.
We actively welcome applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion.

Do you want to help protect and strengthen the resilience of the UK space sector? An exciting opportunity has become available in the Security and Resilience team, made up of specialists across a diverse range of subject matters, which works with the space sector to ensure it is prepared to deal with any threats and hazards which could cause disruption.

The Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Programme Manager will be responsible for a wide-ranging remit supporting the development and adoption of new technologies, and to mitigate specific risk scenarios, relating to space-based PNT services. This will include development of options to increase UK capability in Space-Based Augmentation System – Precise Point Positioning (SBAS-PPP) working with cross-government stakeholders and managing the European Space Agency Navigation Innovation and Support Program (NAVISP).

The post holder will manage a talented and friendly team, of 3 FTE at different grades and with diverse backgrounds, delivering the Agency remit to support across government and mitigate risks to the use of space-based PNT services. The post holder may also temporarily manage the activity of a larger team as required to deliver the new technologies remit.

The post holder will have the opportunity to work closely with the European Space Agency and will lead UK negotiations on the Navigation Innovation and Support Programme (NAVISP) Board. They will also need to work closely across government departments and within relevant committees and working groups, representing the Agency and leading on PNT issues. This role should prioritise on understanding the used of space-based PNT services and technologies, the risk landscape and supporting the development of new space-based PNT technologies, applications and risk mitigations. You will build strong working relationships with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology PNT Office, Cabinet Office and key cross-government stakeholders.

Key responsibilities of this role will include :

• Direct activities relating to PNT technologies, including:
  • Lead on developing business cases and project remits for new space-based PNT solutions and service provisions.
  • Work with cross-government stakeholders on developing the requirements and use cases to drive the need for space-based PNT services. Report into the governance structures as required.
  • Manage and oversee the development of new space-based PNT solutions or services through Agency or industry activity.
  • Co-ordinate activity to understand and mitigate the risks to space-based PNT services.
  • Manage and oversee the work on supporting the European Space Agency NAVISP programme.

Provide ad-hoc support to the wider Space Security and Resilience team.