Draken Europe

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people. Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more. The Role We are currently recruiting for a Deputy to Chief Engineer role is a position within the Draken Chief Technology Officer organisation in support of a wide variety of internal and customer work packages and projects. This senior management role reports directly to the Chief Engineer Technology, to help provide daily leadership of the Technology Team and deputise for the Chief Engineer Technology. The Technology Team is responsible for applying systems engineering expertise to key projects, to ensure the Mission System Technologies and projects are delivered and accepted to specification within agreed costs and timescales as part of a tailored LCM process. This senior role requires the ability to communicate both written and verbal complex technical ideas effectively to a wide range of SMEs. The Deputy Chief Engineer will typically be part of an Integrated Product Team (IPT) and will technically contribute to the performance of the IPT to ensure that the technical system solutions and performance expectations are met or exceeded. Key Responsibilities Report to the Chief Engineer and act as a Deputy for related to Technology Team tasks and programmes. Help manage the Company/Technology Team ISO9001 Quality Process - by authoring, managing, maintaining and reviewing Technology Team documentation and procedures, preparing for and supporting internal and external ISO audits. Drive and contribute to technical solutions in support projects, programmes and bids. Review and provide technical guidance and advice to the Technology Team Team coordination, allocation of resources and priorities Review and approval of Technical Team documentation Hiring and management of Technical Team Personnel Review team performance and perform annual appraisals. Support meetings on behalf of the Chief Engineer Demonstrable track record of technical delivery. Significant experience of working within a Systems Engineering environment and/or team through full lifecycle, to include aircraft Systems Integration, Security Architecture, Accreditation & Tempest. Detailed knowledge or one or more of the following: Radar System Principles, RF Design Principles, Microwave Antenna Systems, EW system and technologies, aerospace avionic systems, logic and digital control systems, FPGA systems, software engineering, computer networks. Experience with AI Technologies and Applications Previous or current UK DV Clearance Experience with AI Technologies and Applications Previous or current UK DV Clearance CEng 10+ Years, with a proven track record working in a military Electrical/Electronic/RF/Radar/EW Engineering discipline. Familiarity with computer network and systems configuration Good awareness of aerospace and defence industries, markets, products and technologies. Significant experience with the product lifecycle from system requirements, architecture, design, integration, qualification, verification, through to production and support. Requirements Management (all levels), methodologies and toolsets. Systems Design, methodologies and toolsets. Significant experience and understanding of configuration management techniques and associated standards. Proven ability to work and deliver to time pressure and deadlines. Proven technical leadership role on projects to drive the engineered solution through lifecycle. Demonstrable performance in team building, fostering organisational culture and delivering continuous improvement. Highly Desirable: CEng 10+ Years, with a proven track record working in a military Electrical/Electronic/RF/Radar/EW Engineering discipline. Experience with AI Technologies and Applications Previous or current UK DV Clearance Our employee values Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all. At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required. About Us Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off. Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people. Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more. The Role We are currently recruiting for a Head of Design who will report to the VP Engineering and is responsible for the professional leadership of the Initial Airworthiness Design Office, direct reporting staff and associated support staff, in accordance with all applicable aviation regulations and international standards. This role can be based out of Teesside/Bournemouth. The Head of Design Organisation provides both strategic business leadership as well as operational accountability for the delivery of services undertaken by the Design Office. Working through Initial Airworthiness Managers, the Head of Design Organisation is responsible for delivering business objectives through planning and directing the activities of multiple teams of engineers. Holding all the design related Accountable Manager (CEO) posts and Head of Design Organisation, the Head of Design Organisation is responsible to ensure the correct resources are made available and the proper functioning of the design organisations (civil and military), undertaking the binding statements and obligations. Key Responsibilities All Nominated Post Holder positions to report to the HDO (per regulation) either direct or dotted line. Applicable Aviation Regulation Regulators, but not limited to: UK CAA (DOA); UK MAA (DOA, DAOS and DAOS-CDO) Applicable International Standards, but not limited to: ISO 9001 - Quality (Business) Management System; ISO 45001 - Occupational Health Management System; ISO 27001 - Information Security Management System Ensuring that all areas under the responsibility and ownership of the Design Office complies with all applicable Aviation Regulations and International Standards at all times. Ensuring that all Regulatory Expositions, including all relevant mandatory and/or supporting procedures and other relevant documentation are maintained up to date and to best industry standard. Ensuring that robust First and Second Lines of Defence Compliance (Quality) monitoring system is maintained at all times across all areas under the responsibility and ownership of the Design Office. Design Office Personnel Management & Coordination Ensuring effective, efficient, and proactive guidance and support to the Design Office Direct Reporting Team and supporting other departments as requested. Ensuring all Design Office Direct Reporting Personnel are adequately equipped, trained and competent with respect to their roles and responsibilities. Across all areas under the responsibility and ownership of the Design Office. Driving, ensuring, and assuring an enhanced safety (operational and SHE) and compliance culture. Drive a culture of excellence by active coaching, mentoring, motivating and active engagement to achieve individual and business objectives. Drive a culture of continuous improvement. Drive a culture of unquestionable, ethical, and professional behaviour. Identify and develop personnel goals, nurturing, engaging, and developing talent. Manage succession planning, building resilience and depth across the Director Initial Airworthiness Direct Reports and all areas under the responsibility and ownership of the Design Office. Qualifications and Experience Expert knowledge of Commercial Aircraft Management principles and practices Extensive industry related and proven experience in a similar role - Required Expert theoretical and practical application-level knowledge of CAA/EASA and Military Aviation Regulations (Part 21, DAOS, Part 145) - Required Practical application-level knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 as applicable in the aviation environment - Required Practical application-level knowledge of Safety Management System principles and requirements as applicable in the aviation environment - Required Demonstrable people and cultural change management experience - Required Engineering Degree - Required Postgraduate level Business and/or Management Qualification - Advantageous Able to hold the Regulatory Accountable Manager / CEO responsibility for DOA, DAOS and DAOS-CDO - Required Able to hold a Security Check (SC) level security clearance - Required Able to hold a Developed Vetting (DV) level security clearance - Required Significant and wide-ranging experience as a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) - Required A Fellow of a Professional Engineering Institution (e.g., Royal Aeronautical Society) - Advantageous A Chartered Engineer (CEng) registered with the (UK) Engineering Council - Advantageous Practical application-level knowledge of the Company's technology use and services delivered - Advantageous Personal Skill & Attributes Excellent in nurturing, mentoring, guiding and influencing personnel. Excellent in communicating / presenting at all levels, across all boundaries, internal and external, both verbally and written. Excellent business acumen. Highly self-motivated, assertive, resilient with the ability to hold their own. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to achieve tight deadlines in challenging environments. Excellent use MS Office Software and other Company Software as required. Ability to maintain high levels of integrity, work ethic and confidentiality and use discretion Our employee values Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all. At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required. About Us Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off. Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.

Location: UK (with international travel) Company: Draken Europe Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time Salary: Executive-level package + benefits Lead the future of mission-critical aviation at Draken Europe. Draken Europe is seeking an exceptional aviation leader to take on the role of Vice President Flight Operations -a pivotal position responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership of our Flight Operations function. This role includes designation as Accountable Manager for our AOC, ATO, and CAMO approvals, ensuring full compliance with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations. About the Role As VP Flight Operations, you will: Lead a high-performing team across commercial and ex-military aircraft operations. Champion a safety-first culture and ensure regulatory compliance across all flight activities. Drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic growth. Represent Draken Europe with integrity and influence across industry, customer, and regulatory engagements. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Culture: Inspire and develop a diverse team of pilots, EWOs, engineers, and support staff. Foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance. Safety & Compliance: Serve as Accountable Manager, overseeing SMS implementation, safety audits, and regulatory adherence. Operational Excellence: Ensure aircraft and mission systems are ready for scheduled and unscheduled operations. Monitor performance metrics and drive efficiency. Strategic Planning: Shape the future of Flight Operations through strategic initiatives, market expansion, and capability development. Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with regulators, customers, and industry partners. Represent Draken at key events and forums. What You'll Bring Proven leadership in flight operations, ideally with prior experience as a CAA Accountable Manager. Deep understanding of CAA regulations and operational safety standards. Experience managing both commercial and military aviation teams. Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to lead through complexity, ambiguity, and change. Eligible for UK security clearance. Why Join Draken Europe? Draken Europe delivers advanced aviation solutions to defence and government customers worldwide. We operate at the cutting edge of mission-critical aviation. This is your opportunity to lead a function that directly impacts national security and global defence capability. Ready to take the lead in aviation excellence? Apply now or contact us confidentially to explore this unique leadership opportunity.

Draken Europe offers exciting careers that matter. We believe that mission success does not start with the mission itself. It begins with our people. Draken also believes in fair reward and recognition for our employees. As such, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including up to 12% matching pension contributions, bonus incentives, discounted PMI, electric car scheme, tech vouchers, wellbeing programmes and much more. The Role We're looking for a meticulous and experienced Payroll Manager to lead our payroll function across multiple jurisdictions. This is a pivotal role within our Finance team, working closely with our HR Payroll Coordinator to ensure our people are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time-wherever they are in the world. As we implement a new payroll and HRIS system, you'll be instrumental in driving process improvements, so experience working through a system migration is advantageous. You will also be key to ensuring tax compliance, and supporting global mobility initiatives, there for we are looking for someone with either strong payroll experience and willingness to learn global mobility, or someone with extensive global mobility experience and familiarity with payroll, with the willingness to learn more about payroll. This role will be based at our HQ in Hurn, Bournemouth, and we are open to both full time or part time applicants - part time being minimum of 4 full working days per week. The standard hours for this role are 8:30 - 4:30, with an earlier finish on a Friday. What You'll Be Doing Managing end-to-end payroll operations across UK and international locations. Ensuring compliance with statutory, legal, and tax requirements. Liaising with external payroll providers and internal teams to ensure data accuracy. Overseeing pension payments, off-cycle payments, and payroll-related benefits. Supporting international assignments and remote working arrangements from a payroll and tax perspective. Driving payroll system improvements and supporting new country implementations. Partnering with HR, Finance, and external advisors to ensure seamless operations and compliance. What You'll Bring Proven experience managing payroll across multiple countries. Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance standards. Experience with payroll systems and integrations. Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and stakeholder engagement. Proficiency in MS Excel and a proactive approach to learning and development. Why Join Draken Europe? At Draken Europe, we're proud to support defence and security operations with cutting-edge aviation and technology solutions. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your expertise makes a real impact. Our employee values Draken is committed to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination and we celebrate the differences that a diverse workforce brings. A range of perspective and talent supports our values and drives our success, with a mix of voices generating better discussions, business decisions and outcomes for all. At all our sites internationally, every member of the Draken Europe team is accountable to ensure that we are all treated fairly and with respect. We are also an Armed Forces friendly organisation, and as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcome applications from veterans and services spouses and partners who met the criteria in our job specifications. In line with our Disability Confident Commitments, we provide reasonable adjustments to facilitate our interview process, please liaise with us if any reasonable adjustments are required. About Us Whether it is adversarial support, electronic attack or customised rotary-wing training, we offer the most accurate and advanced readiness training in the industry. Our vast, differentiated fleet, cutting edge hardware and experienced instructors are engaged to help your mission take off. Being ready is not only a matter of when. But where. We provide services in the UK, US and across the NATO countries. Making sure that our allies can manoeuvre around defeat and prepare to prevail.