National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

IT Operations Manager (UK Space Sector)

Sword Group
Aberdeen
3 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

General Manager, Barnes Aerospace Newton Abbot

Opportunities at TCS - Satellite Communications Technicians

Commercial Sales Manager

Logistics Operations Capacity Lead

Senior Logistics Capacity Manager

Space Systems Engineer

“The countdown to your next career move starts now”,

“Reach for the stars and rocket power your future”,

“An out of this world opportunity”.

There are far too many clichés we could use to describe this opportunity to play a key role in the development of the UK Space Industry as IT Operations Manager. We’ll try to keep the clichés to a minimum.

The UK is now established as the most attractive destination in Europe to host commercial small satellite launch – offering the right geography, the right business and regulatory environment, and the right industrial capability to support a range of spaceflight activities.

This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team as IT Operations Manager for one of the UK’s key spaceports. This newly created position offers the chance to ensure best-in-class IT systems, support, and technological innovation across UK mainland and offshore locations.

If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving sector, this role is perfect for you. There will be regular travel within the UK and whilst you’ll be developing and leading your technology team to provide support and drive innovation, this will be a hands-on gig with sleeves rolled up.

You’ll assess, plan, and deliver a full range of Technology, Security and Data solutions, support colleagues and rocket teams at base sites, manage vendor relationships, and engage directly with the Executive Leadership Team.

High level view of the role:

Design and implement IT strategies. Develop policies and procedures for best practice IT systems. Monitor data protection and information security incidents. Conduct technical risk assessments. Investigate new technology developments. Support key projects related to endpoint user experience. Provide endpoint technical support. Support problem and change management. Ensure safe and secure endpoint devices. Manage escalations and report on performance. Ensure adherence to IT Security standards. Provide assurance and performance reports. Maintain Business Continuity plans.

Requirements

Who we’re looking for:

Experience in dynamic and ideally, regulated environments. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and IMS. Significant technical service experience. Expertise in IT systems and endpoint management. Formal project management qualification (PRINCE2 or MSP) would be advantageous. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong customer service ethos. Business acumen in strategy formulation. Ability to manage conflicting priorities.

Benefits

Sword are providing talent acquisition services on this remarkable opportunity. This will be a staff role, employed by our client. Salary and benefits package will be commensurate to the role and depth of experience you will bring to the team.

Because of the nature of this role, you will be expected to travel throughout Scotland (including sites not on the mainland) so this could best be described as a Hybrid role with travel, and may be best suited to candidates based in or around cities such as Inverness or Aberdeen.

And to finish on a cliché… who knows where this role might take you one day?

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Space Jobs UK 2025: 50 Companies Hiring Now

Bookmark this guide – we refresh it every quarter so you always know who’s really expanding their space‑sector teams. The UK’s £15 billion Space Sector Plan, three licensed spaceports and a spike in commercial satellite demand have ignited hiring in 2025. Employers need spacecraft systems engineers, propulsion specialists, mission operators, Earth‑observation data scientists, ground‑segment software developers & regulatory experts right now. Below are 50 organisations that have advertised UK‑based space vacancies or formally announced head‑count growth in the past eight weeks. They’re grouped into five quick‑scan categories so you can jump straight to the kind of employer – and mission – that excites you. For every company you’ll see: Main UK hub Example live or recent vacancy Why it’s worth a look – tech focus, culture, mission Search any employer on UKSpaceJobs.co.uk to view real‑time ads, or set a free alert so brand‑new openings land straight in your inbox.

Return-to-Work Pathways: Relaunch Your Space Career with Returnships, Flexible & Hybrid Roles

Re-entering the workforce after a career break—whether for parenting, caring responsibilities or another life chapter—can feel like charting a new orbit, particularly in the dynamic field of space. Luckily, the UK’s thriving space sector now offers a spectrum of return-to-work pathways: structured returnships, part-time contracts and hybrid roles. These programmes recognise the transferable skills and resilience you’ve developed, pairing you with mentorship, targeted upskilling and supportive networks so you can relaunch your career in satellite engineering, mission operations, space data science or policy with confidence. In this guide, you’ll discover how to: Understand today’s UK space landscape and talent demand Leverage your organisation, communication and problem-solving skills in space roles Overcome common re-entry challenges with practical solutions Refresh your technical and regulatory knowledge through targeted learning Access returnship and re-entry programmes tailored to space Find roles that accommodate family commitments—flexible, hybrid or full-time Balance your career relaunch with caring responsibilities Master applications, interviews and networking specific to the space sector Draw inspiration from real returner success stories Get answers to frequent questions in our FAQ section Whether your goal is to return as a spacecraft systems engineer, mission analyst, space-data scientist or regulatory specialist, this article maps the steps and resources you need to reignite your UK space career.

LinkedIn Profile Checklist for Space Industry Jobs: 10 Tweaks to Launch Recruiter Engagement

The space sector—from satellite design and launch operations to mission control and space science—is more competitive than ever. Recruiters look for candidates skilled in systems engineering, orbital mechanics, spacecraft avionics and data analysis. A standout LinkedIn profile ensures you surface in searches and impress hiring teams from leading organisations like ESA, Airbus Defence & Space, and emerging NewSpace firms. This step-by-step LinkedIn for space jobs checklist delivers ten targeted tweaks to launch recruiter engagement. Whether you’re a propulsion engineer, systems architect, or mission analyst, these practical optimisations will elevate your professional narrative and maximise your visibility.