Key Notes
UK on-road ADAS testing operates across two shifts spanning 06:30–23:30, seven days a week, although the post itself is Monday to Friday with occasional on-call duties. The head converts customer-focused testing strategy into tactical plans, controls fleet and workforce capacity, and owns UK incident escalation. The role is based in London, with in-person attendance for the large majority of the time.
What You'll Work On
- Convert Wayve’s UK on-road ADAS testing strategy and company milestones into detailed tactical operating plans for London and wider UK activity.
- Direct Shift Leads and allocate vehicle and workforce capacity across two daily shifts operating seven days each week.
- Own UK on-road risk, incident escalation and safety-critical decisions while improving testing procedures, protocols and team performance.
- Coordinate Fleet Servicing, Field Engineering, Operational Safety, Training, Systems, Insights and Quality Assurance around UK testing operations.
- Align software, hardware, Product and international Fleet Operations leaders on testing priorities, outputs and global operating standards.
Why This Role Matters
- UK on-road ADAS testing runs across two shifts and seven days, making fleet availability and workforce allocation direct constraints on scheduled testing output.
- UK fleet incidents have a defined primary escalation point for on-road risk and safety-critical decisions, supporting a coordinated response during live testing.
What They Are Looking For
- Experience: Proven operational management experience is essential; automotive testing, technology or a comparable safety-critical field is ideal.
- Experience: Five-plus years managing large teams and/or an advanced management degree or equivalent is essential.
- Experience: Managing diverse or shift-based teams and a mixed contractor and employee workforce is essential.
- Domain: Resource planning and allocation across fleet and personnel is essential.
- Stakeholder: Working across software, hardware, Product and global Fleet Operations leadership is essential.
- Preferred: Familiarity with ADAS technology and on-road testing requirements, and staffing-agency experience, are desirable.