Chief system Work, Jobs in Didcot, Oxf (with Salaries)

Senior Mission Manager
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
Data and Systems Lead
Acer Trust —Oxford
- £16,751 - £18,136 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- IT
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2nd Line IT Support Engineer
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Google Suite
- Continuous improvement
- SharePoint
Operations Mission Manager
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- Communication skills
Production Manager
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- ERP systems
- Team management
Business Operations & Expansion Manager
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- English
- AI
- Analytics
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Deputy Chief People Officer
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Basingstoke
- £112,782 - £129,783 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Recruiting
- Contracts
Associate Director, Product Development and Delivery
Saïd Business School —Oxford
- £56,623 - £65,336 a year
- Hybrid work
- Agile
- School
1d
Satellite Flight Operator
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Scripting
- Communication skills
Programme Director – UEC Improvement and Transformation
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Basingstoke
- £112,782 - £129,783 a year
- Full-time
Associate Director of Communications and Engagement
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust —Aylesbury
- £79,504 - £91,609 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer
Astroscale —Didcot
- £40,000 - £85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Master's degree
- Business development
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Examination Invigilator
Oxford Brookes University —Headington
Head of Engineering - Materials Division
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £94,758 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- University
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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1d
Director of Safeguarding
NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board —Oxford
- £112,782 - £129,783 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
8d
Bid Manager
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Communication skills
Lifestyle & Wellness Co-ordinator
Bupa —Stockcross
- £13.30 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Budgeting
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Quick apply
Critical Care Research Group Operational Lead
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £49,119 - £58,265 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
9d
Chief Programme Engineer - Gen X
Fortescue —Kidlington
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
SVP Head of Global EHS (all genders)
Evotec —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Master's degree

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Senior Mission Manager

Open Cosmos -
Didcot

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Job details

Qualifications

Jira
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Project team management
Continuous improvement
Partnership building
Risk management
Mentoring
Multidisciplinary collaboration

Full job description

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

Working in our Chief Operating Office (COO)

Our COO Teams are the engine that powers Open Cosmos’ operations. This division brings together mission management, supply chain, and quality & product assurance to make sure every mission is delivered smoothly, reliably, and to the highest standards.

Our Mission Management team is at the heart of delivering Open Cosmos’ space mission services. Acting as the bridge between our technology teams, customers, partners, and suppliers, they make sure every mission runs smoothly — from planning and coordination through to launch and operations. It’s a dynamic, collaborative team that turns complex requirements into successful missions.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Mission Manager, you’ll take ownership of some of our most ambitious and technically complex missions. From early concept through to launch and in-orbit operations, you’ll be the person bringing it all together, aligning teams, navigating complexity, and ensuring delivery that meets the highest standards.

You’ll be:

Owning the full mission lifecycle — from initial requirements through to launch and in-orbit commissioning
Translating complex mission concepts into clear, executable plans across timelines, resources, and budgets
Leading multidisciplinary teams across systems engineering, AIT, manufacturing, supply chain, and mission operations
Acting as the main point of contact for customers, partners, and stakeholders — building trust and maintaining alignment
Managing expectations through clear communication, structured reporting, and proactive risk management
Overseeing the integration of mission elements including launch services, ground segment, and regulatory approvals
Ensuring missions meet technical, contractual, and regulatory requirements at every stage
Identifying risks early and driving mitigation and recovery plans to keep delivery on track
Supporting continuous improvement of how we deliver missions as we scale
Mentoring and guiding other mission managers, helping raise the bar across the team
Contributing to proposals, mission planning, and cost modelling to support future growth

What You’ll bring

Strong grasp of project delivery in complex, multidisciplinary environments, ideally within space or high-reliability engineering
Solid understanding of satellite systems, payloads, or mission operations
Ability to balance scope, schedule, cost, and risk across multiple parallel workstreams
Confidence navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions in fast-moving, high-stakes environments
Skilled at stakeholder management, able to influence, align, and manage competing priorities
Commercial awareness, including contracts, supplier coordination, and delivery frameworks
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance considerations in the space ecosystem
Clear, structured communication, able to simplify complexity for different audiences
Comfortable using project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, or similar)
A proactive mindset, spotting risks early and acting before they become issues
A collaborative approach, building strong relationships across teams, locations, and partners
Resilience and adaptability, staying focused and effective under pressure

For this role you can be based in any of our locations.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.

Please submit your application in English.

Why Open Cosmos?

Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe
A mission-driven company making space accessible to help solve real-world challenges
A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team

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chief system jobs in didcot, oxf

Senior Mission Manager

Data and Systems Lead

2nd Line IT Support Engineer

Operations Mission Manager

Production Manager

Business Operations & Expansion Manager

Deputy Chief People Officer

Associate Director, Product Development and Delivery

Satellite Flight Operator

Programme Director – UEC Improvement and Transformation

Associate Director of Communications and Engagement

Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer

Examination Invigilator

Head of Engineering - Materials Division

Director of Safeguarding

Bid Manager

Lifestyle & Wellness Co-ordinator

Critical Care Research Group Operational Lead

Chief Programme Engineer - Gen X

SVP Head of Global EHS (all genders)

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