Programme Director

Programme Director – Aerospace Growth Partnership

Reports To: Executive Director – Aerospace

Location: London

Function: Aerospace

No Direct Reports: N/A

Role Scope: ADS

The Role
ADS is seeking an experienced and influential Programme Director – 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 Candidate

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.

The Contract

Contract Type; Permanent position

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

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