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Emsworth, Gb

Emsworth, Gb

Salisbury, Uk

Prism Defence is a technology company specialising in ship-air integration. Headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, with an office in the UK, Prism works with a team of embarked aviation specialists and aeronautical and software engineers to design, develop and support solutions in two key areas; the development of software solutions to support the entire embarked aviation continuum and the development of Ship Helicopter Operating Limits (SHOL). Our core operational software application is… Show more Prism Defence is a technology company specialising in ship-air integration. Headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia, with an office in the UK, Prism works with a team of embarked aviation specialists and aeronautical and software engineers to design, develop and support solutions in two key areas; the development of software solutions to support the entire embarked aviation continuum and the development of Ship Helicopter Operating Limits (SHOL). Our core operational software application is AirHub, a whole-of-ship Embarked Aviation Management System (EAMS). AirHub enables embarked aviation to be more effective by turning data and process into operational advantage. Supporting a digital transformation of embarked aviation operations from the manual, process heavy and procedurally complicated legacy systems into capability-led, intelligent solutions, AirHub enhances situational awareness, informs decision making, reduces workload, and increases safety and performance. Prism solutions are applicable to all aviation ships and air capable ships whether operating crewed or uncrewed aircraft. Designed to support progressive development, Prism continue to expand AirHub capabilities to realise user-driven requirements. Show less

Responsible for the Force Generation and coherent management of the Navy’s new aircraft carriers and strategic Carrier Strike capability across Defence and internationally.

Programme Management – Instrumental in the design, implementation and management of several major programmes within Defence including the £12bn Carrier Enabled Power Projection programme (deliver Carrier Strike operational capability in 2023) and navy people sub-portfolio.Organisational Leadership – Adept in managing people. Leadership experience of organisations in high profile, challenging circumstances. Ability to react and adapt quickly to fast moving situations. Assimilate… Show more Programme Management – Instrumental in the design, implementation and management of several major programmes within Defence including the £12bn Carrier Enabled Power Projection programme (deliver Carrier Strike operational capability in 2023) and navy people sub-portfolio.Organisational Leadership – Adept in managing people. Leadership experience of organisations in high profile, challenging circumstances. Ability to react and adapt quickly to fast moving situations. Assimilate information, make time critical decisions, direct multi-functional teams in complex environments. Directing Change – Outcome focused, able to recognise requirement for and implement change to support organisational strategy and deliver business growth. Develop and guide teams and drive organisational change. Transformed department through a priority based budgeting review resulting in improved business processes. Communicating and Influencing – Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, able to develop and implement business strategy to influence a wide range of stakeholders and deliver objectives and targets. Show less

Critical role responsible for effective internal management, development and delivery of horizon scanning, strategic analysis, joint concepts and doctrine in support of defence policy and strategy makers.

Strategic HR Planning of complex Fleet Air Arm cadres (3000+) to determine recruitment, training, qualifications and advancement flow to meet operational requirement.

Effective direction and management of team (@40) delivering strategic coherence in HR policies. Developed people strategy, set policy and directed associated research and concept development.

MOD central role providing coherence of the maritime aspects of the Carrier Enable Power Projection (CEPP) programme and military capability delivery.

Responsible for the safe and efficient conduct of flying operations onboard the UKs operational Carrier.