ADS

ADS Group is the UK's leading trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors. They represent the interests of over 1,300 members, including large primes, mid-tier companies, and SMEs. ADS works to secure the UK's advantage in these industries by advocating for their interests with government, facilitating business development opportunities, and promoting innovation and sustainability.

ADS Toulouse is the French subsidiary of ADS Group, focused on supporting UK companies seeking to access the French aerospace, defence, and space markets. They provide a range of services to help their members connect with key players in the French market, develop business opportunities, and navigate the regulatory landscape. ADS Toulouse is the only international office for a UK trade association in these industries, offering a unique platform for UK companies looking to expand their reach in Europe.

ADS offers a hybrid working model, allowing employees to work up to two days per week from home, subject to role requirements and managerial discretion. They also offer extended remote working opportunities, where employees can work abroad or at home with 25% of the time taken as annual leave, again subject to managerial approval. Additionally, ADS offers a 9-day fortnight option, where employees work compressed hours for 9 days and take the 10th day as leave, as well as the ability to buy additional leave. These flexible working options provide employees with a rewarding and flexible work environment.

ADS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide a rewarding and flexible working environment. Benefits include generous annual leave, discretionary annual bonuses, a pension with a 6% employer contribution, hybrid working options, life assurance, private health insurance, extended remote working possibilities, a 9-day fortnight option, the ability to purchase additional leave, long service awards, enhanced parental leave and pay, free and secure parking, travel benefits, paid volunteering days, eye tests with a contribution towards glasses, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

ADS is the leading trade association for the UK's aerospace, defence, security and space industries, committed to promoting the collective success of its members and securing the UK’s advantage in these vital sectors. They work to unlock business opportunities, drive innovation and growth, and ensure the UK remains at the forefront of these industries by representing industry, connecting members with business opportunities and driving forward innovation and growth.

ADS promotes a culture of collaboration and innovation, emphasizing the importance of its members working together to advance the aerospace, defense, security and space sectors. The company values its employees' deep sector expertise and encourages them to share their insights and opinions. It also fosters a sense of community through networking events and special interest groups, while encouraging its members to take a proactive role in shaping industry trends and government policy.

ADS promotes diversity, equity and inclusion across its workforce and membership, recognizing the value of a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. They actively work to address the STEM skills shortage, improve diversity, equality and inclusion within its sectors and support a more diverse workforce through their work with government agencies and participation in industry forums.