Airpelago

Operations Manager – UK

Airpelago is a Swedish startup that has revolutionized the inspection of power lines using drones. Founded in 2018, the company has experienced phenomenal growth, tripling its turnover in just two years. With ambitious plans for further expansion, Airpelago is poised to double its turnover in the coming years. Currently operating in Sweden, the company is aggressively expanding its reach to several countries across Europe, including the UK, France, and Germany.

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 optimising 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 optimise 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.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your resume through this link. 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.

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