About the position:

As an Operations Manager, you will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth operation of our services. Your role will entail a wide array of tasks and responsibilities, encompassing both technical and operational aspects, with a strong emphasis on project management. This multifaceted position requires an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at optimizing operational efficiency. This includes overseeing regional activities, improving processes, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Your role will also be critical in fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment among our amazing drone pilots. This position offers significant growth potential, with the possibility of advancing to a more senior position. Ideally, the Operations Manager will be based in Nottingham but will travel occasionally, sometimes with short notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and optimize daily operations, ensuring efficiency and high-quality service.
• Manage a team of 1-3 Project Coordinators and, subsequently, 10-25 drone pilots, fostering a strong team spirit.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Handle project coordination and personnel management.
• Travel within the UK and abroad as needed, with flexibility for short-notice trips.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in drone technology at a minimum as a project manager is a must.
• A university degree is preferred but not required; experience in project coordination and team management is essential.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong technical interest, excellent computer skills, and a background from excelling in operational roles.

Skills and Personality Traits:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to handle stress and work efficiently.
• Strong sense of responsibility and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a solutions-oriented mindset.

Why Airpelago?

• Get to work with the latest technology within a sector that is seeing enormous growth. The drone industry has a bright future and drones are becoming an ever more integral part of our everyday lives.
• Get to work with passionate colleagues with a strong drive.
• All employees are offered ownership in the form of "QESOs" (qualified employee stock options), to be part of the journey
• Develop your skills: Real responsibility from day one. Together we create your personal development plan, based on your career goals, and give you the support and guidance you need to achieve it.
• Competitive salary, stock options and pension.

Additional Info: 

For any questions regarding the position please reach out to the recruitment team at Head Agent; william.hagberg@headagent.se or lovisa.sundstrom@headagent.se.