About Us
SpaceCareers.uk is a non-profit organisation, dedicated to supporting students and professionals throughout their careers in the space sector. We advertise career opportunities, provide educational resources, and facilitate connections. Currently employing over 48,800 people, the UK space sector is growing rapidly, driven by the UK's National Space Strategy to "build one of the most innovative and attractive space economies in the world", and it needs talented and committed people to achieve this.
Connecting
Educating
Helping you find your place in space
There’s a huge variety of people involved, from business analysts to chemists, project managers, journalists, engineers and lawyers, to name a few. Space is an incredibly varied sector and we can help you find your own path. We provide resources for skills and career development, a jobs board with all the latest opportunities in the sector, and run events across the country to raise awareness of career options and paths into them. We work with organisations and employers across the sector to improve access for everyone, aiming for our vision of a thriving and diverse workforce.
Our Journey
Launched by UKSEDS, the UK's national student space charity, in December 2015, and run entirely by volunteers, SpaceCareers.uk has been recognised by the Prime Minister with two of our founders receiving "Points of Light" awards for their outstanding work. Since we started, we have worked with over 400 organisations reaching over 600,000 users. In 2023, SpaceCareers.uk was redeveloped and set up as a non-for-profit organisation to expand its support to people and employers at all career levels, including those entering from other sectors. We’ve kept a strong link with UKSEDS and their diverse network of motivated students, and look forward to helping many more people find their place and grow in this exciting sector. To find out more about UKSEDS, visit their website here.
Our Values
Accessibility
We know it can be challenging, and we want to equip you with the tools you need to achieve any space career, no matter who you are or what your background is.
Openness and Collaboration
As a non-profit organisation, we're here to help, and we know we can't solve everything alone. We're always looking to support and work with others so we best help people, organisations, and the sector to achieve their potential.
Commitment and Quality
We are knowledgeable on opportunities and skills for the space sector, and know how to inspire and support people in their careers. As the sector changes, we will ensure to remain a leading source of quality and up to date information and support.
Our Team
SpaceCareers.uk is run by volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to develop new skills, build your network and demonstrate your interest in the sector. Keep an eye out on our Jobs page for opportunities to join our team.
Jacob Smith
Director
Passionate about improving access to the space sector, Jacob is a former Chair of UKSEDS and also the founder of SpaceProjects.uk. He has worked in engineering, training, and coordination roles across the sector and enjoys learning new things, the great outdoors, and live music.
Joanne Oliver
Director
Curious, analytical and adventurous, Joanne is passionate about helping others find their place within the space industry and identifying how SpaceCareers.uk can support the sector for decades to come. Full time, she is the business engagement lead at the Satellite Applications Catapult supporting business growth and connecting the space ecosystem.
Ewan Wright
Director
Ewan is a volunteer with SpaceCareers.uk in the leadership team. He is currently studying for a PhD at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, focusing on the sustainability of outer space. Outside of work he enjoys being on the sides of (preferably snowy) mountains.
Rachel Gould
Team Lead
Rachel is a fourth year Manufacturing Engineering student at the University of Cambridge and a Prospero Space Fellow. She is passionate about increasing the diversity of people and skills within the space sector. Outside of work she is the president of Jesus College Boat Club where she coxes, and fills her free time with books, art and running.
Shifa Shaikh
Vice-Team Lead
Modern day version of a nerd, Shifa is a Space Engineer working in the Aerospace sector. When she’s not working or volunteering, you will either find her nose deep in a thriller novel or baking. She also enjoys talking about Space Sustainability, literature and stargazing.
Agne Zalaite
Event Organiser
Meet Agne, a Physics with Astrophysics student at Northumbria University and a dedicated SpaceCareers.uk volunteer for events. Agne is committed to making space accessible to everyone and is excited to continue their journey as a volunteer with SpaceCareers.uk.
Ananya Ganapathy
Event Organiser
Ananya is currently a second year student studying Astrophysics at the University of Edinburgh. Having recently joined SpaceCareers.uk, she looks for avenues in which she can contribute towards the growing space sector. Besides academics, she is a passionate Indian classical dancer, Veena (Indian string instrument) player and loves a clear starry night sky!
Isabella Bowen-Lowe
Event Organiser
Izzy is a third year Biological Sciences student at the University of Warwick with a particular interest in researching the crossover between astrobiology and synthetic biology. In her role as an event organiser for SpaceCareers.uk she is passionate about increasing accessibility into the space sector.
Beatrice Rodriguez-Caresia
Marketing Creator
Beatrice started volunteering for SpaceCareers.uk in her final year of Aerospace Engineering at Swansea University, which she has recently completed and is now working towards finding her place in the space industry! In her ideal world she’d own a sustainable rocket ship to replace her car with.
Vito Latorre
Operations Coordinator
A visionary and aspirational Environmental Scientist with a keen interest in space exploration Vito is a recently graduated student that aims to work in the space industry. After having collected both experience in GIS technology and Astrobiological projects now Vito is volunteering at SpaceCareers.uk.
Daniel Bhuglah
Content Writer
After 31 years in Financial Services Technology, it was time for a change. Daniel is looking to build a new career in the space sector and has recently started an MSc in Space Science and Technology at the Open University.
Evelina Sakalauskaitė
Content Writer
Evelina is a volunteer Content Writer and a final- year Aerospace Engineering student at the University of Sheffield. She is passionate about reading and discussing new ideas and is keen to share her insights through volunteering at SpaceCareers.uk.
Rosie Braunholtz
Content Writer
Rosie is an astronomer and science communicator who has joined the content writing team at SpaceCareers.co.uk She's passionate about making science accessible to everyone and is excited to be able to help others start a career in the space sector.
Kim Welkin
Content Writer
Kim is a creative with no prior STEM experience. But, realising how the space sector’s contributions hold the potential to improve life here on Earth, she decided she wants to support the creation of a narrative that will guarantee us a better future. She is particularly interested in feminist space history.
Jack Crane
Web Developer
Jack has always wanted to be an astronaut and that developed their love for space and space technology. They are currently a 3rd year Aeronautics student at Imperial and want to continue on to a PhD in electric propulsion.
Liam Kerr
Web Developer
Liam is a fourth year Integrated Masters student at the University of St Andrews, studying Computer Science. He is interested in systems engineering, web development, and machine learning, especially in space applications.
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