Welcome to AALTO, a global leader in Stratospace. Based in Farnborough, AALTO is an Airbus subsidiary that manufactures, operates, and delivers services with its solar-powered, stratospheric platform: Zephyr.

Zephyr’s persistence enables continuous flight for months at a time. Its current flight-time record of over 67 days in the stratosphere. From above 60,000+ft, or 20km above ground, AALTO can deliver several applications including direct-to-device connectivity and high-resolution Earth observation.

AALTO operates in a new operational layer between most of air traffic and low-Earth orbit, Stratospace. This is where high-altitude platforms led by Zephyr deliver services to commercial and government partners. We can help monitor environments, observe borders, track natural disasters and connect unconnected communities.

Join us as we create a new domain of aerospace: Stratospace. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can Unlock Stratospace.

Purpose:

The Chief of Staff (CoS) to the CEO is an execution-focused role designed to maximise CEO effectiveness and drive delivery discipline across AALTO. This role will operate as the central coordination point of the Executive Committee (ExCom), ensuring priorities are translated into clear actions, tracked rigorously, and delivered at pace. The role is suited to a high-potential, analytically strong leader with the ability to operate across multiple functions and influence senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

· Own ExCom operating cadence: agenda setting, decision tracking, follow-up, and meeting effectiveness.

· Work closely with Corporate Affairs and Communications on CEO Communications and shareholders engagement.

· Track delivery against critical business KPIs (e.g. stratospheric insertion reliability, MET readiness, MVS milestones, commercial traction) - Lead and steer the monthly ExCom KPI Cockpit.

· Act as the primary coordination interface between CEO and all functions, ensuring alignment and rapid escalation of issues.

· Support CEO in preparing presentation, external engagement, Board materials, shareholder communications, and funding discussions (with CFO).

· Drive selected cross-functional strategic projects sponsored by the CEO (e.g. operational improvement initiatives, corporate initiatives).

· Establish simple, transparent performance dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making.

· Ensure organisational focus on top priorities and prevent dilution of effort across teams.

· This position will require flexibility and frequent travels to support CEO engagements.

Key Competencies:

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· High learning agility and ability to operate in ambiguity.

· Excellent organisational and coordination capabilities.

· Credibility with senior stakeholders and C-suite.

· Clear and structured communication.

· Execution mindset with attention to detail.

· Experience of Chief of Staff or Business executive assistant will be highly regarded.

Success Measures:

· Improved ExCom effectiveness and decision velocity.

· Clear visibility and tracking of key business KPIs.

· Accelerated progress on priority initiatives.

· Reduced organisational friction and faster escalation of issues.

At AALTO, we offer an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. As part of our team, you'll experience the freedom of flexible working that enable you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We believe in recognizing your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.

AALTO HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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