Chief of Work, Jobs in Crawley (with Salaries)

Head of New Product Development - Chief Engineer
Unum —Crawley
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CAD
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Employee discount
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Head of Business Delivery
Civil Aviation Authority —Gatwick Airport
- Up to £90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Gym membership
6d
Chief Information Officer
Infovista —Guildford
- Presentation skills
11d
Head of Operations (Events & Company Operations)
Cosmonauts —London
- £50,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Bachelor's degree
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5d
Head of Operations
National Garden Scheme —East Clandon
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Bereavement leave
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8d
Independent Non Executive Director
Police Federation of England and Wales —Leatherhead
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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11d
Vice President – People
Virgin Atlantic —Crawley
- Monday to Friday
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Human resources
- Leadership
12d
Detective Sergeant - Regional Cyber Crime Coordinator (Cyber) (SEROCU)
Thames Valley Police —Crawley
- Part-time
- Travel
4d
Theoretical Knowledge Instructor (TKI)
Acron Aviation Analytics Limited —Crawley
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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7d
Head of Service for Adult Community Health Services
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust —Godalming
- £81,774 - £93,879 a year
- Full-time
- Management
5d
Head of Sales - IT MSP Services
Global 4 Communications Limited —Horsham
- £75,000 - £200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Mentoring
- IT
- Referral programme
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Project Manager (Environment) 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Tandridge District Council —Oxted
- £47,518 - £50,344 a year
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Project management
- Work from home
- Employee discount
13d
Project Officer Housing – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Tandridge District Council —Oxted
- £41,239 - £45,637 a year
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Work from home
- Employee discount
20h
Reward and Wellbeing Manager
Brainkind —Burgess Hill
- £45,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Head of Insight and Innovation
Police Care UK —Woking
- £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
Director of Corporate Services
Police Federation of England and Wales —Leatherhead
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
13d
Freelance Theoretical Knowledge Instructor – Type Rating
Acron Aviation Inc —Crawley
- Microsoft Outlook
- Organisational skills
- Classroom experience
Quick apply
7d
Chief Technology Officer
The Jockey Club —Esher
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- IT
- Leadership
- Annual leave
8d
Director of Engineering
WTW —Reigate
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Beneficiary Services Lead
Police Care UK —Woking
- Up to £57,500 a year
- Full-time
- Project management
- IT
- Leadership

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Head of New Product Development - Chief Engineer

Unum -
Crawley

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

CAD
Bachelor's degree
Product development
Continuous improvement
SolidWorks
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Head of New Product Development - Chief Engineer
Crawley / Hybrid | Permanent

At Unum Aircraft Seating, we’re redefining business class with smart, adaptable seating designed for comfort, reliability, and on-time delivery. Culture matters to us. We’re looking for thoughtful, respectful team players who lead with integrity, collaborate openly, and help create a positive environment for everyone.

As Unum enters an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Head of New Product Development - Chief Engineer to shape and drive the creation of innovative aircraft seating solutions. This role will play a pivotal part in transforming ideas into certified products, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring new developments deliver exceptional value for both customers and the business.

Why Join Unum?

Be part of our growing, ambitious business with a startup mentality and a culture built on collaboration, sustainability, and quality.

Competitive salary and benefits including:

25 days holiday + bank holidays
1pm finish on Fridays
Pension scheme
Electric car & cycle-to-work schemes
Employee discounts

What you’ll do as our Head of New Product Development "Chief Engineer"

Lead the end-to-end New Product Development (NPD) strategy from concept through to certification and entry into service.
Drive innovation across aircraft seating products, balancing passenger experience, manufacturability, certification, and commercial objectives.
Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing multidisciplinary NPD team across engineering, design, and programme delivery.
Own the product development roadmap and ensure alignment with company growth objectives and customer requirements.
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Commercial, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Certification teams to successfully deliver programmes.
Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Oversee product lifecycle management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Lead technical and strategic decision-making across new product initiatives, managing risks, trade-offs, and priorities.
Ensure all products meet stringent aerospace certification and regulatory requirements.
Drive efficient NPD processes that balance innovation, speed, compliance, and operational excellence.
Develop strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and external partners to support programme success and future innovation.
Introduce and monitor KPIs to track development performance, product quality, cost, and delivery reliability.
Champion innovation in materials, mechanisms, sustainability, and passenger comfort.

What we’re looking for

Proven leadership experience within Product Development, ideally in aerospace or another highly regulated industry.
Strong track record of delivering complex products through full lifecycle development (NPD/NPI).
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced, growth-focused environments.
Deep understanding of product development, manufacturing, certification, and programme delivery.
Strong commercial and customer mindset with the ability to balance innovation and business objectives.
Ability to operate strategically while remaining close enough to support technical decision-making.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams.

Nice to have:

Aircraft seating or cabin interiors experience.
Familiarity with CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks).
Experience with testing, validation, and certification processes.
Exposure to lean, agile, or startup-style environments.

✈️ Ready to lead the future of aircraft seating innovation? Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.

Unum Aircraft Seating is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and respected. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required prior to commencing employment.

At Unum, we’re dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all applicants and a first-class candidate experience. If you require any reasonable adjustments during your interview process, please let us know.

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