NATS is the UK’s leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2 million flights each year. It provides air traffic control services from two control centres supporting airports all around the UK, and a range of commercial solutions globally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe.
Our Analytics team are at the core of data-driven decision-making and recommendations which shape the future of NATS and the aviation industry. This is a rare opportunity to join our award-winning team at a Management Team level.
This role will lead and advance suitable use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data and real-time analytics to ensure NATS has the timely insights needed to deliver the long-term strategy. You will provide expert technical knowledge/advice on applying AI and analytical techniques to deliver the highest value to customers, playing a pivotal role in NATS’ AI/data fluency programmes. You will drive positive change to achieve the technical elements of our strategic vision, including leading workstreams, overseeing technical communities and evolving the Analytics technology roadmap.
As part of our Management Team, you will provide clear leadership, building the team’s technical skills capability to deliver and develop advanced analytics to meet business demand. You will ensure the most appropriate emerging tools and techniques are deployed in line with industry best practice, proactively ensuring team-wide resilience and succession plans.
Applicants should have strong technical experience of applying AI, data and analytical tools/ techniques and the relevance of these, with awareness of future landscapes. Applicants should have expertise in deriving business value within complex domains, the ability to provide in-depth technical review and a good degree in a numerate subject (or equivalent). It would be beneficial to have an understanding of the aviation industry, regulatory and commercial environment and the information required to drive operational performance. Experience relating to real-time analytics and data strategy would be a distinct advantage.
We are seeking a strong communicator with sound judgement who will maintain relationships across a diverse range of groups and with proven ability to engage and influence at all levels. This includes translating technical topics suitably for Executive level, shaping their needs and identifying opportunities. You will actively simplify and collaborate with others to deliver optimal results, encouraging staff to propose innovative approaches to enhance long-term solutions. You will manage a team, coaching colleagues to develop a high standard of technical capability and moderating different technical viewpoints. You will be able to represent technical topics with credibility at external meetings, building external links.
We would love to hear from change-oriented applicants who have a passion for seeing AI, data and real-time analytics tangibly benefit real-world challenges.
Interviews are expected to begin from 16th December 2024.
We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally – for more information on what NATS can offer you please visit – Why NATS? – NATS
We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. We also welcome discussions on flexible and part-time working arrangements. Find out more here.
If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe – we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.
