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10 Space Industry Recruitment Agencies in the UK You Should Know (2025 Job‑Seeker Guide)

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From satellite systems & launch services to space exploration & downstream applications, the UK’s space sector is scaling fast. Lightcast data shows a +32% YoY rise in UK job ads mentioning “satellite”, “spacecraft”, “payload integration” or “space systems” in Q1 2025. With around 55,550 professionals directly employed (2022/23), demand for specialist skills is high.

This guide lists 10 UK-registered recruitment agencies with a clear focus on space-industry hiring. All agencies have verified websites & active space-sector recruitment.

UK Space Hiring Snapshot (2025)

Vacancy Growth & Geography• +32 % YoY (Q1 2025)• Regional hotspots: Harwell (Oxfordshire) (20 %), London (25 %), Bristol (15 %), Scotland (Glasgow & Edinburgh) (15 %)• 60 % of roles onsite/hybrid due to lab, cleanroom, or mission control access

Salary Benchmarks (mid‑level)• Satellite Systems Engineer: £65 k• Spacecraft Operations Engineer: £60 k• Payload Integration Engineer: £62 k• Mission Analyst: £58 k

Tip: Roles tied to national security may require SC/DV clearance, often with salary uplifts.

Quick‑Reference Directory: Top 10 UK Space Industry Recruiters

  • EVONA — Space Sector StaffingDesklodge, Beacon Tower, Colston St, Bristol BS1 4XE+44 (0)117 203 4444evona.comBest for: NewSpace scale-ups, EO & downstream data.

  • HE Space — Space RecruitmentHQ Building, Link C (G/F), Harwell Campus, Didcot OX11 0RL+31 71 341 7500hespace.comBest for: On-site ESA/EUMETSAT engineering & ops.

  • Holt Executive — Space & SATCOMFourth Floor, Melbury House, 1–3 Oxford Rd, Bournemouth BH8 8ES03333 448009holtexecutive.comBest for: SATCOM/space connectivity & commercial hires.

  • Jonathan Lee Recruitment — Engineering & TechThe Maltings, Mount Rd, Stourbridge DY8 1HZ01384 397555jonlee.co.ukBest for: Systems, AIT, programme leadership; aerospace↔space crossover.

  • KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions — Electronics & EmbeddedHarrogate Business Centre, Hammerain House, Hookstone Ave, Harrogate HG2 8ER (also Raven House, Redhill) — 01423 876 356ko2.co.ukBest for: Embedded, electronics, FPGA & satcom devices.

  • LA International — Digital Tech & EngineeringInternational House, Festival Way, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5UB+44 (0)1782 203040lainternational.comBest for: Cleared programmes across space/defence & ground systems.

  • Mane Contract Services — Technical Recruitment3rd Floor, 6 Hercules Way, Watford WD25 7GS+44 (0)1923 470 700mane.co.ukBest for: Contract & perm engineers across UK/EU missions.

  • Matchtech — STEM Recruitment1450 Parkway, Solent Business Park, Fareham PO15 7AF+44 (0)1489 898989matchtech.comBest for: Manufacturing, systems & test; defence-adjacent space.

  • neuco — Satellite & NewSpaceSouthdown House, 130a Western Rd, Brighton BN1 2LA+44 (0)203 321 3470neuco-group.comBest for: Commercial, exec & specialist hires in Satellite & NewSpace.

  • Redline Group — Technology Recruitment230 The Village, Butterfield, Great Marlings, Luton LU2 8DL+44 (0)1582 450054redlinegroup.comBest for: Electronics, RF/embedded, ops leadership.

Which agency fits your niche?

  • On-site mission ops & ESA/EUMETSAT suppliers: HE Space, LA International

  • Commercial/SATCOM & downstream data: Holt Executive, EVONA, neuco

  • Engineering scale-ups & manufacturing: Matchtech, Redline, Mane, Jonathan Lee

  • Embedded/FPGA & device-level work: KO2, Redline

In‑Demand Space Industry Skills (2025)

  1. Spacecraft systems engineering (AOCS, thermal, propulsion)

  2. RF communications & satellite payloads

  3. Space mission analysis & design

  4. Ground segment software & control systems

  5. Space law, regulation & compliance

Interview Prep Expectations

• Technical Q&A on mission design or subsystem expertise• Scenario task: anomaly investigation or payload integration plan• Compliance discussion: ESA, UK Space Agency, ITU regulations• Behavioural: cross-disciplinary collaboration on mission delivery

FAQs

Do recruiters charge candidates?No—clients pay.

Is clearance required?Sometimes for national security-linked projects.

Hiring timeline?4–8 weeks; complex mission roles may take longer.

Multiple agencies?Yes—but avoid duplicate submissions.

Next Steps

  1. Shortlist 2–3 recruiters matched to your discipline

  2. Update CV with space mission/project achievements

  3. Book calls within 48 hours

  4. Track submissions carefully

Upload Your CVPost your CV to UKSpaceJobs.co.uk—shared with every recruiter above and UK space employers.

Final Word

From satellite communications to deep-space missions, the UK space sector offers exciting opportunities. Partner with recruiters who know the industry so you can aim high and land the right role.

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