Head of Business Operations

Astroscale

Head of Business Operations supporting Astroscale’s on-orbit servicing and sustainable space technology growth. Improving processes, governance, systems and cross-functional delivery as the UK organisation scales.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeDidcot • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £70,000 - £90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong capabilities in operational management and process improvement, with a focus on translating business strategies into actionable plans. Proven experience in governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement within complex regulated environments.

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Business Operations ManagementProcess ImprovementStakeholder EngagementGovernance and ComplianceChange Management

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Hard Skills

Operational ManagementProcess ImprovementWorkflow OptimizationDecision PreparationOperational Planning

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsPragmatic MindsetDelivery-FocusedGood JudgementCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAPGovernance ToolsAction TrackersCompliance Calendars

Industry Keywords

EngineeringManufacturingTechnologyAerospaceISO Management Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a senior operational partner to the Deputy Managing Director and build Business Operations as a strategic, business-enabling function
Establish operating frameworks clarifying decision rights, ownership, escalation routes and handovers
Identify and remove operational friction, duplication and bottlenecks with functional owners
Translate business strategy into operational plans and drive cross-functional action to remove blockers
Lead operational improvement workstreams that improve traceability, reduce manual effort and strengthen evidence capture
Lead and support the Integrated Business and Resource Planning Analyst
Work with IT, Legal, HR, Finance, Site Operations and process owners to improve systems, workflows and information flow
Support adoption of improved processes and systems through communication, guidance, briefings and training
Coordinate Business Operations inputs to audits, assurance activities, management systems and certifications
Maintain governance tools including action trackers, compliance calendars, evidence packs, version control and decision records
Embed knowledge and operating expectations into systems, documentation and playbooks
Build handover and continuity arrangements across Business Operations
Provide trusted operational support to the Deputy Managing Director, including prioritisation, decision preparation and action follow-through

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in business operations, operational management, programme operations, process improvement or a similar cross-functional delivery role
Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, technology, aerospace or complex regulated environment
Ability to translate business priorities into practical plans, operating rhythms, actions and delivery mechanisms
Strong process improvement capability, including simplifying workflows, clarifying ownership, reducing duplication and building repeatable ways of working
Experience partnering with executive leadership and providing clear options, concise updates, practical recommendations and follow-through
Strong stakeholder skills and ability to influence across functions without relying solely on formal authority
Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with good judgement about appropriate structure
Experience supporting governance, audit, assurance or compliance activities
Experience leading change management activity, including communication, stakeholder engagement and transition planning
Ability to explain the purpose, benefits and impact of improvements, listen to feedback and help teams embed new ways of working
Experience improving operational systems, workflows or digital tools in partnership with IT or process owners, including ERP systems such as SAP
Exposure to health and safety, quality, security, export compliance or ISO management systems
Experience working in a scaling organisation where processes are still maturing

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
Optional 9/75 working pattern
Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
Life insurance and long-term sick pay
Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
Relocation allowance considered
State of the art office and cleanroom facility
Regular social events
Reasonable adjustments and an inclusive recruitment process
Support for job share arrangements