NATS

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, as well as a wide range of commercial solutions globally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. This role is within NATS Commercial Innovation team providing technical expertise and carrying out systems engineering activities in the development of products and solutions. Actively participating in all aspects of the V model including assurance activities across the systems engineering lifecycle, including early concept development and research. This is an opportunity to get involved in exciting and innovative projects such as the airport transformation programme and future of flight project. NATS have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, this role will work in both our Whiteley office and remotely. There may be some travel involved and successful candidates must be willing to undergo Security Clearance checks. Other duties include: Maintain expertise in technical disciplines and awareness of developments that may affect the Commercial organisation Undertake technical studies or specialised consultancy as required to produce formal reports in support of projects and in response to internal or external requests. Define and lead Engineering (System and Software) activities on small projects ensuring the right solution is delivered. Participate in large projects as Systems Engineer. Carry out Engineering tasks across requirements, design, development, installation, verification, validation, safety, cyber security, software assurance and human factors disciplines. Develop and deliver Work Package Descriptions, F&O Reports, requirements specifications, design documentation, installation documentation, test artefacts, Security Risk Assessments, System Assurance Cases, training plans and material, Work Instructions and technical procedures, interoperability documentation. Communicate with Project Stakeholders of all levels ensuring all are informed of relevant information. Respond to requests for specialist support, requiring analysis of situations and action to deliver necessary input in service of project and business goals. Essential skills and experience: Professional engineering qualifications to HND level or equivalent and relevant engineering experience with demonstrated ability to carry out engineering and managerial work to this level. Detailed knowledge of System Engineering and Software Development processes and experience of their application. Experience in air traffic management or other safety critical/highly regulated environment is desirable. Proven ability to communicate clearly and precisely with colleagues and stakeholders of all levels. Able to handle difficult situations, resolve issues and agree positive outcomes. Demonstrates confidence and healthy approach to challenge and proven problem-solving ability. Ability and confidence to make sound and effective decisions and motivate is essential, ensuring desired outcomes are clearly communicated. Additional vacancy information: In addition to a competitive salary that's regularly reviewed, NATS offers an excellent range of benefits which includes a company performance related pay scheme, voluntary benefits and discounts, generous leave entitlement and a market-leading defined contribution pension. Find out more here . We welcome discussions on flexible and part-time working arrangements. 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.

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, as well as a wide range of commercial solutions to over 30 countries internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. Job Purpose The Information Solutions (IS) Architect (also known as an Enterprise Systems Architect) works within NATS' business IT department in the IS Service Architecture team. They are instrumental in the delivery of architecturally aligned technology capabilities for NATS. They work closely with IS teams and other NATS' technology delivery departments and architects, to define and evangelise the IS Architecture. They work with many varied projects and business stakeholders, to guide, and ensure adherence to, IS Architecture. You will have a broad set of technology and cross-architecture domain experience; be a strategic thinker with knowledge of trends and best practice; and able to collaboratively shape various projects and programmes of work. Duties include: Leading the definition and modelling of the IS architecture vision for current and future capabilities to identify areas for improvement (reduce risk, increase value, etc) Leading the identification of innovative, strategic and emerging technology and engaging and exploring emerging ideas with external partners for innovative, improved or better fit opportunities for NATS Leading the identification, development and management of the IS architecture principles & policies to set clear boundaries for design, development, implementation and operation Directing, influencing and aligning solutions or services with the strategic architecture through architectural insight and consultation for Feasibility and Options Identifying and directing strategic and pragmatic approaches for the evolution of the IS architecture to match business needs and adhere to broader reference architectures Ensuring that all architecture-related knowledge is digitised and readily accessible for use by other teams to access Essential skills and experience: Degree in a relevant Business or IT technical qualification or equivalent of knowledge acquired through experience, other qualifications and training/development Relevant architectural experience, including an understanding of SABSA, TOGAF, Zachman, DAMA or equivalent frameworks Demonstrable experience in either of: cloud & hybrid architectures, hosting and networking services; information and data management, analysis and governance; APIs; microservices; product delivery; and development lifecycles Expert understanding of the approaches required to identify, quantify and address domain related issues and opportunities in an organisation Ability to articulate complex issues and concepts to a wide range of recipients both written and verbally Additional information: In addition to a competitive salary that's regularly reviewed, NATS offers an excellent range of benefits which includes a company performance related pay scheme, voluntary benefits and retail discounts, generous leave entitlement and a market-leading defined contribution pension scheme. Find out more here. NATS 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. 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.

Who are NATS? NATS is the UK's leading Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). Every year we handle 2.6 million flights and keep 250 million passengers safe whilst in UK airspace. We provide air traffic management (ATM) services to 13 airports in the UK as well as providing these services around the world spanning Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America. We're shaping the future of ATM through our focus on 'advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe' and believe that the size and diversity of our business makes us an exciting choice for undergraduates considering their future careers. What will the Information Technology Solutions Graduate scheme involve? This scheme is based at our Head Office in Whiteley (Hampshire) or in our Air Traffic Control Centre in Swanwick (Hampshire) however we have adopted 'agile working' which will enable you, where possible, to have the opportunity and flexibility to work in our modern office facilities as well as at home. Information Solutions (IS) are a critical business department. Our purpose is to maintain and improve business productivity by enhancing our users' digital experience. Our vision is to be a trusted partner to the business and centre of excellence in IT solutions and consultancy. This is realised through our customer focus and the value achieved through effective, innovative and secure use of information and technology. You will gain experience in delivering IT services and solutions from different parts of the IT lifecycle, working with customers and suppliers to deliver against business objectives and IS strategy. IS work with many areas of the business and during your scheme you will have the opportunity to experience these various perspectives. Throughout the scheme there is the opportunity to be involved in the following areas: Service Strategy - Business Relationship Management & Service Ownership. Service Design - end to end design covering infrastructure, applications & support model for new & existing services working with suppliers. Business/IS analysis -capturing & analysing requirements for new/improving services. Managing pieces of work to implement change. Development - creating and maintaining custom applications & coding, working with raw data feeds and making them meaningful working with our Analytics team. Architecture - broad view of gaps and overlaps in our systems, direction setting for system changes & policy creation. Service Operations - working closely with suppliers on service delivery to transition and run existing and new services. IS Security Management - working closely with our suppliers ensuring our IS security is managed and evolved to protect us against cyber exploits and vulnerabilities. IT Service Management - process, governance & assurance. Why choose NATS? You'll be working at the heart of our organisation, alongside other Graduates, Undergraduate Students and Professionals. You'll gain valuable insight into our business and make a tangible contribution to our success. Your placement experience will be unique to you so you can build on knowledge you have gained at university. We are committed to your personal and professional development and will help you achieve your goals. What are we looking for? We're looking for driven, proactive and committed individuals who will embrace the challenging targets that we've set ourselves over the next few years. One thing is clear to us; we can only achieve these targets through our people. We'll be leading the way technically, operationally, commercially and politically and you can help us shape the future. You'll need to have achieved a minimum of 2:2 in a relevant degree and demonstrable interest in your field outside of studies. You'll also need to pass NATS pre-employment security clearance checks. What's in it for you? Competitive salary - £28,000 per annum 28 days of holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays Market-leading defined contribution pension scheme Opportunity to study for a fully-funded professional qualification (where applicable) For more information on the benefits we offer, please visit Diversity and Inclusion at NATS We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues. We thrive because we are all brilliantly different yet united in our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit: 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. We want you to be able to perform at your best, so please email email protected if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

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, as well as a wide range of commercial solutions to over 30 countries internationally. We are looking for an experienced Software Asset Manager to join our Information Solutions (IS) Team. You will be responsible for managing all activities that optimise the value, risk & compliance of software assets deployed across all IS services. Key responsibilities: Design, implement & continually improve the IS Software Asset Management (SAM) capability in line with industry best practice, to establish Effective Licence Positions (ELP), maintain compliance against licence agreements & be audit ready Monitor & optimise the IS licensing position (including the management of licence portals & tools) to ensure the best value for NATS Lead on & recommend the appropriate licensing structure (model & volumes) for new &/or licence renewals to ensure cost efficient & effective licence procurement decisions are continually made Input into & use IS Service Roadmaps to plan for licence renewals, software obsolescence, savings opportunities & inform business planning Ensure the IS SAM capability is fully integrated with the wider NATS SAM capability to maintain consistency & optimisation of processes, licence utilisation & synergies Focal point for all SAM subject matter queries, to ensure consistency of advice & information on entitlement, software usage, deployment, licence availability, process, governance & compliance Develop & maintain quality relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective & continually improving SAM capability Represent IS as the SAM SME. Interface with Supply Chain to ensure licensing agreements & contract renewals are fit for purpose Essential skills & experience: Degree in a relevant Business or IT technical qualification or equivalent of knowledge acquired through experience, other qualifications & training/development Demonstrable experience of producing & managing ELPs for Tier 1 & 2 Vendors (e.g. Microsoft, SAP, VMware, IBM, Oracle, Google, Adobe, Citrix) Good working knowledge of major IT SAM products Familiarity with SAM standards or frameworks such as ISO Previous experience embedding software asset management policies, processes & tools as well as delivering substantial maturity improvements Understanding of Cloud based licensing consumption models (e.g. M365, Azure) Understands commercial/strategic decisions that affect long-term delivery, taking account of risk effect Good analytical & reasoning skills Communicates in a clear & engaging way, sharing of information to build enthusiasm & commitment Collaborative working style with a clear focus on delivering outcomes Ability to influence & challenge existing processes to drive efficiency Additional vacancy information In addition to salary & fantastic work environment, NATS offers a range of excellent benefits which includes, company bonus scheme, share scheme, generous leave entitlement & a top class contributory DC pension scheme. If you share our passion to advance aviation & 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 & backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry. As NATS have adopted an agile working initiative this will help our teams across the business to be able to work remotely &/or on-site giving greater flexibility. If there is a requirement to come on site or work on client sites across the UK this will be on a needs basis & in discussion.

Who are NATS? NATS is the UK's leading Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). Every year we handle 2.6 million flights and keep 250 million passengers safe whilst in UK airspace. We provide air traffic management services to 13 airports in the UK as well as providing these services around the world spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia and North America. We are shaping the future of air traffic management through our focus on 'advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe' and we believe that the size and diversity of our business makes us an exciting choice for undergraduates considering their future careers. What will the Cyber Security Industrial Placement scheme involve? This scheme is based at our Head Office in Whiteley (Hampshire) or in our Air Traffic Control Centre in Swanwick (Hampshire) however we have adopted 'agile working' which will enable you, where possible, to have the opportunity and flexibility to work in our modern office facilities as well as at home. NATS is part of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure, and as such cybersecurity is fundamental to the safety of our critical systems. The rate of global digitisation and the ever-changing cyber threat landscape means that our cybersecurity team function has a lot of roles to play. Within our specific team (where you will spend most of your time) we: Develop and publish security policy and standards to guide security decisions within our business and inspire change Work with the wider business through assurance activities to make sure the business is following our policies, and where applicable we work with business units where improvements can be made Work with our regulators to ensure that our business is compliant with regulatory requirements and internal policies Use security architecture principles to translate our business and assurance goals into a security vision Engage employees in security, organisational culture change, and identification of insider threats Use exercising to ensure our people are ready for any events or incidents that may occur. We work closely with all other functions in our business to form a large security community defending against our adversaries. You may have the opportunity to shadow and have placements with one of our many business units. Our current team comes from a wide range of backgrounds which provides us with diversity and a range of skills to leverage. We welcome applications from many disciplines, not just cybersecurity or technical related qualifications, who can demonstrate an interest in the technical and non-technical elements of cybersecurity. Why choose NATS? By joining NATS not only will you be working for the UK's leading ANSP, you will also be working at the heart of our organisation, alongside other Graduates, Undergraduate Students and Professionals. You will gain valuable insight into our business and make a tangible contribution to our success. Your placement experience will be unique to you so you can build on the knowledge you have gained at university. We are committed to your personal and professional development and - with the support of our skilled advisors - will help you achieve your goals.What are we looking for? We are looking for driven, proactive and committed individuals who will embrace the challenging targets that we have set ourselves over the next few years. One thing is clear to us; we can only achieve these targets through our people. We will be leading the way technically, operationally, commercially and politically and you can help us shape the future. We are looking for individuals who share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. We provide answers to the critical issues faced by the aviation industry around the world - such as cost-efficiency, environment and data use - and have built our reputation on delivering a first rate, safe and efficient service. You will also need to pass NATS pre-employment security clearance checks. What's in it for you? Competitive salary - £18,000 per annum 28 days of holiday entitlement with Bank Holidays on top Market-leading defined contribution pension scheme For more detail on our benefits package, please visit Diversity and Inclusion at NATS We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues. We thrive because we are all brilliantly different yet united in our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. 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. We want you to be able to perform at your best, so please email email protected if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Who are NATS? NATS is the UK's leading Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). Every year we handle 2.6 million flights and keep 250 million passengers safe whilst in UK airspace. We provide air traffic management (ATM) services to 13 airports in the UK as well as providing these services around the world spanning Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America. We're shaping the future of ATM through our focus on 'advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe' and believe that the size and diversity of our business makes us an exciting choice for undergraduates considering their future careers. What will the Analytics Graduate Scheme involve? This scheme is based at our Head Office in Whiteley (Hampshire) however we have adopted 'agile working' which will enable you, where possible, to have the opportunity and flexibility to work in our modern office facilities as well as at home. Are you attracted to working with interesting data, applying your analytical skills to real-world scenarios and seeing your work swiftly shaping data-driven decisions? This role will use your mathematics, IT and/or data science skills to conduct analysis. We cover a wide variety of applications including prediction and reporting of metrics which help company performance (e.g. environmental, service, safety), modelling options (e.g. computing the most efficient airspace designs and airport schedules) and helping teams across NATS manage and understand their data to best effect. Why choose NATS? You'll be working at the heart of our organisation, alongside other Graduates, Undergraduate Students and Professionals. You'll gain valuable insight into our business and make a tangible contribution to our success. We are committed to your personal and professional development and will help you achieve your goals. What are we looking for? We're looking for driven, proactive and committed individuals who will embrace the challenging targets that we've set ourselves over the next few years. One thing is clear to us; we can only achieve these targets through our people. We'll be leading the way technically, operationally, commercially and politically and you can help us shape the future. A minimum of 2:2 in a relevant degree, and a demonstrable interest in your field outside of studies You'll also need to pass NATS pre-employment security clearance checks. What's in it for you? Competitive salary - £28,000 per annum 28 days of holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays Market-leading defined contribution pension scheme Opportunity to study for a fully-funded professional qualification (where applicable) For more information on the benefits we offer, please visit Diversity and Inclusion at NATS We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues. We thrive because we are all brilliantly different yet united in our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit: 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. We want you to be able to perform at your best, so please email email protected if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

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, as well as a wide range of commercial solutions to over 30 countries internationally. We are looking for an experienced Software Asset Manager to join our Information Solutions (IS) Team. You will be responsible for managing all activities that optimise the value, risk & compliance of software assets deployed across all IS services. Key responsibilities: Design, implement & continually improve the IS Software Asset Management (SAM) capability in line with industry best practice, to establish Effective Licence Positions (ELP), maintain compliance against licence agreements & be audit ready Monitor & optimise the IS licensing position (including the management of licence portals & tools) to ensure the best value for NATS Lead on & recommend the appropriate licensing structure (model & volumes) for new &/or licence renewals to ensure cost efficient & effective licence procurement decisions are continually made Input into & use IS Service Roadmaps to plan for licence renewals, software obsolescence, savings opportunities & inform business planning Ensure the IS SAM capability is fully integrated with the wider NATS SAM capability to maintain consistency & optimisation of processes, licence utilisation & synergies Focal point for all SAM subject matter queries, to ensure consistency of advice & information on entitlement, software usage, deployment, licence availability, process, governance & compliance Develop & maintain quality relationships with key stakeholders to ensure effective & continually improving SAM capability Represent IS as the SAM SME. Interface with Supply Chain to ensure licensing agreements & contract renewals are fit for purpose Essential skills & experience: Degree in a relevant Business or IT technical qualification or equivalent of knowledge acquired through experience, other qualifications & training/development Demonstrable experience of producing & managing ELPs for Tier 1 & 2 Vendors (e.g. Microsoft, SAP, VMware, IBM, Oracle, Google, Adobe, Citrix) Good working knowledge of major IT SAM products Familiarity with SAM standards or frameworks such as ISO Previous experience embedding software asset management policies, processes & tools as well as delivering substantial maturity improvements Understanding of Cloud based licensing consumption models (e.g. M365, Azure) Understands commercial/strategic decisions that affect long-term delivery, taking account of risk effect Good analytical & reasoning skills Communicates in a clear & engaging way, sharing of information to build enthusiasm & commitment Collaborative working style with a clear focus on delivering outcomes Ability to influence & challenge existing processes to drive efficiency Additional vacancy information In addition to salary & fantastic work environment, NATS offers a range of excellent benefits which includes, company bonus scheme, share scheme, generous leave entitlement & a top class contributory DC pension scheme. If you share our passion to advance aviation & 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 & backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry. As NATS have adopted an agile working initiative this will help our teams across the business to be able to work remotely &/or on-site giving greater flexibility. If there is a requirement to come on site or work on client sites across the UK this will be on a needs basis & in discussion.