XP299 Futures Development Manager **External**

In 2025, NPAS will embark on one of the UK's most ambitious Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) projects. We are expanding our team to support these flight trials and looking for experienced professionals to join us.,

• Operations and Testing: Support BVLOS operations, including test and evaluation.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to UK CAA regulations.
• Partner Engagement: Liaise with industry partners, hardware providers, and government stakeholders.
• Project Support: Assist the Futures and Innovation project team with project management, trials planning, and data recording.
• The successful candidate will have, Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard. For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed. Shift Allowance No Shift Allowance
  
  
• Extensive experience as an unmanned operator, preferably with BVLOS operations and testing.
• Strong understanding of UK CAA regulations.
• Excellent partner engagement and communication skills.
• Proven expertise in aviation safety standards and the RPAS need to expand regulatory environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to support large-scale flight trial programs.
This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovative Police Air Support. If you are highly skilled and ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you.

An opening has emerged for a Futures Development Manager within the Futures and Innovations Department of the National Police Air Service (NPAS). As the leading provider of Police Air Support, NPAS is looking to utilise uncrewed aircraft technology to understand what new opportunities it may bring. This year NPAS was awarded a position in the BVLOS Integration Sandbox by the Civil Aviation Authority., About NPAS Our purpose is to protect the public from the air. NPAS is a unique policing service, providing borderless air support to all police forces in England and Wales from a national network of 15 bases. NPAS was formed in 2012 and is governed by a National Strategic Board made up of nine elected Police and Crime Commissioners/Mayors and nine Chief Constables, each representing their police regions. Any questions regarding the role should be directed to David Walters david.walters@npas.police.uk