Regulations and Safety Manager – Autonomous Drone Operations
At, we are redefining how autonomous drones operate at scale.
Our technology enables complex missions - inspecting critical national infrastructure safely, repeatedly, and commercially.
We work in close partnership with the aviation authorities to ensure advanced autonomous operations are delivered in practice, not just in theory. This is real-world deployment at the forefront of autonomous capability.
As we scale further — including expansion outside of the UK - we are looking for someone to take hands-on ownership of our regulatory and safety function.
This role is about delivering on the full potential of autonomous technology in a way that balances safety, credibility, and commercial viability.
The Role
You will take ownership of 's regulatory portfolio, working closely with the CTO and the rest of the regulatory team to advance our existing permissions and enable future operational capability.
This role requires strong judgement in interpreting evolving regulatory frameworks and applying them responsibly to real-world operations.
You will be responsible for:
Delivering 's regulatory strategy, advancing current CAA permissions and securing new approvals aligned with client and operational needs
Managing our transition toward SORA-based approvals and owning multiple regulatory applications
Supporting operations and engineering teams with regulatory input on the feasibility of proposed activities
Maintaining and updating all documentation required for regulatory submissions and audits
Leading internal compliance efforts to ensure adherence to operational authorisations and regulatory changes
Collaborating with training and operations teams to ensure competencies align with evolving regulatory requirements
Representing in industry forums and regulatory working groups
Engaging with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies to support safe expansion
Staying up to date with UK CAA regulations and international developments, including EASA frameworks
You will play a central role in ensuring that innovation, safety, and commercial delivery progress together — in the UK and internationally.
What We're Looking For
Strong working knowledge of UK CAA drone regulations and operational authorisations
Experience operating within structured regulatory environments
Sound judgement in interpreting evolving regulatory frameworks
High attention to detail and documentation discipline
Ability to balance safety, compliance, and commercial delivery
Confident communicator with regulators and senior internal stakeholders
Comfortable working in a technically advanced, evolving environment
Desirable:
Experience with BVLOS or advanced drone operations
Exposure to EASA regulatory frameworks
Experience developing or managing Safety Management Systems
Participation in regulatory working groups
The Kind of Person Who Will Thrive Here
Calm, measured, and pragmatic
Detail-oriented without being bureaucratic
Commercially aware
Credible in conversations with regulators
Motivated by enabling safe, scalable autonomous operations
Why Join
Work at the forefront of autonomous aviation in the UK
Help shape how advanced drone operations are regulated and delivered in practice
Play a strategic role as we expand into Europe and beyond
Collaborate closely with leadership and technical teams
Competitive salary based on experience
If you have the judgement and experience to translate regulation into safe, commercially viable autonomous operations — across multiple jurisdictions — we'd love to hear from you.