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Contract Type: Permanent

We are the UK's aviation regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

Are you looking for a job where you will work on aviation and aerospace projects ranging from the integration of electric vehicles into UK Airspace, to the delivery of carbon Net Zero and beyond? Could you work with external customers and internal policy experts to facilitate the trials of innovative aviation concepts? Could you also explore how regulatory policies should advance to enable the UK to be at the forefront of innovation in the future aviation global marketplace? If yes, then you may have landed in the right place!

Due to expansion in the team, we are looking for talented individuals to join our Innovation Advisory Services team. Acting as an Innovation Specialist guiding and supporting industry towards regulatory readiness, with the aim of sharing knowledge and helping to recommend future regulatory frameworks.

You don’t need to be an expert in aviation or policy. Important to us is your ability to see how innovative solutions could deliver the future of aviation, having an open mind to novel concepts and being able to see the potential in an idea.

The Innovation Specialist will be working with a broad range of organisations ranging from start-ups to multinational companies.

This is an outstanding and unique opportunity to address some of the most technically exciting, controversial, and pressing issues in aviation today and into the future.

You’ll be working within a team with a diverse skill set and experience from across innovation, technical, project management and aviation arenas. We are breaking new ground in the ways we work and have a dynamic and pioneering approach to addressing the challenges facing us.

Core Responsibilities will include:

• Building and managing relationships with industry as their primary point of contact with the CAA
• Identifying what support the industry requires from the CAA, and create technical proposals that document the support offering
• Helping to deliver sandbox projects with industry in new and emerging areas, analysing, and interpreting findings from these to help shape future thinking on policy and regulation within the CAA
• Working closely with industry; Giving advice on planning roadmaps in conjunction with industry to achieve the objectives of their project and supporting the processes to seek regulatory approval; Clarifying the regulations that are applicable to their innovation
• Connecting industry to the right subject matter experts within the CAA; Mediating discussions and facilitating workshops between industry and the CAA regulatory teams
• Managing project teams of individuals across different CAA regulatory functions
• Contributing to discussion to support the crafting of regulatory guidance and regulatory principles

About You

We are looking for someone who has an interest in innovation and the technological trends that will shape the future of aviation. You may be at the start of your professional career and be looking to make the next move to expose yourself to the environment we have to offer.

To be considered for the role you need to have the following competencies:

• Worked independently on projects in an innovation, research, or consultancy environment
• A curious and quick learner, able to analyse information and communicate insights from their project
• Possess a flexible and adaptable approach with evidence of working in highly dynamic and changing environments
• Effective written and verbal communication style

Desirable but not essential:

• Customer-centric, focusing on creating the best experience for customers and on building relationships with customers
• Technical or regulatory expertise in an aviation specialism like RPAS , airspace, airworthiness, air traffic management
• An understanding of future trends such as, artificial intelligence, novel propulsion technologies, environmental issues within aviation

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. This can either be 3 years or 5 years depending on the level required (CTC or SC). If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application. For more information please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to sign a declaration of interest.

Working With Us

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.

We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.

Our head office is near Gatwick, overlooking the south runway - with a free onsite gym, canteen, multi-faith, and wellbeing room. We also have an office in Westferry, Canary Wharf, with glistening views of the River Thames.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We commit to being inclusive and strive to work together. We want to ensure that our work approaches truly reflect the interests of all sections of society (both consumers and the broader public), as well as the global aviation industry.

We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone.

As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Application process - need a little more help?

If you require any assistance during your application process to make it more accessible to you individually, for example in relation to special educational needs (SEN), a disability, or learning disabilities, please let us know as soon as possible.

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here

Closing Date: Friday 26th May 2023

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

You may be contacted before the closing date by our Resourcing Team to arrange an interview if the hiring manager deems your application to meet the required skill set.

No recruitment agencies please.

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