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Regulatory Policy Lead Cv Elsie Hall Regulatory Policy Lead 07700 90XXXX elsie.hall@example.com elsiehall Bristol, BS6 5TW STRENGTHS Regulatory judgement When evidence is complex, bring statutory, technical and operational details together to inform clear, consistent licensing advice. Policy leadership Set clear priorities for policy colleagues and use regular feedback to maintain direction and support development through change. Stakeholder engagement Build constructive links across government, industry, academia and legal teams, helping discussions address differing views. Clear communication Translate safety cases and licensing expectations into accessible explanations for operational teams, partners and communities. International collaboration Contribute balanced analysis in international policy discussions, negotiating wording that reflects national requirements and shared concerns. SKILLS Spaceflight regulation Commercial space licensing Statutory interpretation Policy and guidance drafting Regulatory impact assessment Outcomes based regulation Major hazard regulation Technical evidence assessment Stakeholder relationship management Government liaison International policy Multi agency representation Regulatory team leadership Cross functional programmes Deadline prioritisation LANGUAGES English Native 40 French Intermediate 20 MY CAREER 18.3 Years Regulatory Policy Lead at HelioVector Space Services (4.8 Years) Senior Space Policy Adviser at Cairn Orbital Advisory (3.7 Years) Regulatory Licensing Specialist at Stratos Range Operations (3.8 Years) Licensing and Compliance Officer at Aquila Launch and Spaceport Ltd (2.9 Years) Regulatory Analyst at Westmere Safety Consulting (3.2 Years) SUMMARY Space policy and regulatory leader with 18 years’ experience in commercial spaceflight, launch operations and major hazard regulation . Lead licensing policy and guidance under the Space Industry Act and Outer Space Act, turning statutory requirements into practical direction informed by Better Regulation Principles and outcomes based regulation. Bring technical judgement to complex safety and operational evidence, helping regulatory teams reach consistent decisions and explain them to specialist and non technical audiences. Guide policy colleagues through change with clear feedback and inclusive development, and build productive relationships across government, industry, academia, legal teams and international counterparts. Represent organisations in multi agency forums and contribute to policy discussions on range control, spaceports, launch, in orbit operations and ANO permissions. Hold active SC security clearance and have been resident in the UK since 2012. EXPERIENCE Regulatory Policy Lead HelioVector Space Services Jan 2022 – Present Bristol, UK Leads a policy team supporting commercial launch, spaceport and in-orbit licensing, setting priorities and regular feedback practices that help colleagues develop and maintain delivery through organisational change. Reworked licensing policy and user guidance against the Space Industry Act, Outer Space Act and other relevant legislation, applying Better Regulation Principles and an outcomes-based framework to clarify expectations for operators and decision-makers. Interprets technical safety cases and statutory requirements, drawing together legal, engineering and operational evidence into advice that supports consistent decisions and clear explanations for non-technical audiences . Represents the organisation in national and international policy forums, negotiating shared positions with government departments, international regulators and industry, and presenting regulatory expertise at one-to-one meetings and plenary events. Directed a cross-functional process improvement workstream, using feedback from licensees and internal teams to simplify guidance review and meet agreed publication deadlines amid competing priorities. Introduced peer review and mentoring sessions for policy colleagues, using case discussions and constructive feedback to strengthen inclusive practice, build capability and support consistent guidance across the team. Coordinated multi-agency assessment of proposed in- orbit activity with legal, operational and government partners, consolidating technical submissions into decision-ready advice for consistent licensing and regulatory oversight. Senior Space Policy Adviser Cairn Orbital Advisory May 2018 – Dec 2021 London, UK Advised public-sector and commercial clients on licensing policy for launch and spaceport proposals, connecting engineering evidence with statutory obligations and practical regulatory options. Assessed technical submissions and complex information from legal, safety and operational sources, producing concise briefings that enabled senior stakeholders to understand risks and trade-offs. Coordinated policy consultations with government, industry and academic specialists; incorporated stakeholder evidence into guidance drafts and documented responses to differing positions. Contributed to international working groups on sustainable in- orbit operations , presenting analysis and negotiating wording that reflected national requirements alongside broader regulatory practice. Regulatory Licensing Specialist Stratos Range Operations Aug 2014 – Apr 2018 Newquay, UK Supported licensing preparations for range control services and proposed spaceport operations, organising evidence against statutory requirements and identifying unresolved safety and operational matters for review. Turned engineering and emergency-planning documentation into accessible briefings for operational staff, local partners and other non-technical audiences. Worked with legal advisers, engineers and public agencies to assess application material, maintain a clear decision record and resolve technical questions before submission milestones. Presented regulatory updates at stakeholder meetings and helped revise internal guidance following feedback from operators and multidisciplinary review groups. Prepared consultation responses for government and local-agency discussions on proposed range-control arrangements, reconciling operational evidence and stakeholder concerns into clear recommendations before licensing milestones. Licensing and Compliance Officer Aquila Launch and Spaceport Ltd Sep 2011 – Jul 2014 Shetland, UK Maintained compliance records for launch-range planning and early spaceport development, checking technical submissions against applicable legislation and licence conditions. Prepared evidence summaries from engineering, environmental and operational sources, helping project teams identify regulatory gaps before formal engagement. Explained proposed controls and licensing expectations to contractors and community representatives, adapting technical material for different audiences. Regulatory Analyst Westmere Safety Consulting Jul 2008 – Aug 2011 Edinburgh, UK Researched licensing and major hazard regulatory requirements for aerospace and infrastructure clients, synthesising statutory and technical sources into clear reference notes. Supported policy and guidance reviews by checking evidence, recording stakeholder comments and preparing accurate written material to deadline. Developed foundational experience in risk-based regulation and multidisciplinary review while presenting findings to consultants and client teams. LEADERSHIP, AWARDS & RECOGNITION Recognised by a cross agency space policy working group in 2024 for clear, balanced contributions to international regulatory discussions. Established a peer review and mentoring routine for policy colleagues, supporting consistent feedback and professional development. Commended by a launch operator stakeholder panel in 2017 for accessible explanations of licensing evidence and safety requirements. EDUCATION LLB Law University of Strathclyde 2007 MSc Space Policy and Applications University of Leicester 2010 CERTIFICATIONS PRINCE2 Practitioner 2019 Regulatory Impact Assessment and Better Regulation Principles, professional development course 2021 Security Check (SC) clearance 2024 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Space Regulation: Space Industry Act, Outer Space Act, Air Navigation Order, Better Regulation Principles Licensing and Compliance: Commercial spaceflight licensing, Range control, Spaceport operations, In orbit operations Policy Analysis: Regulatory impact assessment, Outcomes based regulation, Risk based regulation, Statutory analysis Safety and Evidence: Safety cases, Emergency planning, Environmental assessment, Technical submissions Regulatory Documentation: Licensing guidance, Compliance records, Decision records, Evidence summaries Engagement and Delivery: Policy consultations, Stakeholder briefings, Cross agency working groups, International regulatory forums SKILLS Spaceflight regulation Commercial space licensing Statutory interpretation Policy and guidance drafting Regulatory impact assessment Outcomes based regulation Major hazard regulation Technical evidence assessment Stakeholder relationship management Government liaison International policy Multi agency representation Regulatory team leadership Cross functional programmes Deadline prioritisation PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, UK Space, contributing to professional discussion on the UK space sector and regulatory developments. Member, Royal Aeronautical Society, engaging with an established professional community across aerospace and space policy. LANGUAGES English (Native) French (Intermediate)

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