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Salary: £42,735 to £55,000 dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

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 partner with external customers and internal policy experts to facilitate the trials of innovative aviation concepts and explore how regulatory policies should advance to enable the UK to be at the forefront of innovation in the future aviation global marketplace?

Due to expansion in the team, we are looking for individuals to join our Innovation Advisory Services team.

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.

Acting as an Innovation Specialist in the Innovation Advisory Services (IAS) team, you will provide advisory services to customers and leads the technical delivery of advisory projects. You will be the primary point of contact between a customer and the CAA. You will meet with customers to discuss their needs, understand their innovation, review UK regulations and CAA policies, facilitate research in a Sandbox environment, analyse and interpret findings, prepare recommendations, and produce reports for customers.

You 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.

Core Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the technical delivery of advisory projects and respond to Gateway enquiries from industry
• Leading research projects in a Sandbox environment to explore novel safety arguments and novel CAA policies
• 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
• Developing expertise in specific UK regulations and CAA policies
• Working closely with industry; Clarifying the regulations that are applicable to their innovation; Giving advice on processes to seek regulatory approval and planning roadmaps in conjunction with industry to achieve the objectives of their project
• Connecting industry to the right subject matter experts within the CAA; Mediating discussions and facilitating workshops between industry and the CAA regulatory teams
• Providing expert advice and guidance on regulatory expectations to maintain safety, security, and consumer protection
• Analysing, interpreting, and documenting findings from Sandbox projects

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

What Can We Offer You?

You’ll be working with a team of dedicated specialists with a wide range of experience and skills across the aviation and innovation arenas. We are breaking new ground in the ways we work and have a dynamic and pioneering approach to addressing the challenges facing us.

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 you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

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The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete 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.

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. 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.

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone –

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th October 2023
Interview Date: Throughout September and October 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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