Contract Type: Permanent

This is an exciting time to join the new Airspace Modernisation Oversight team. The structure of the UK’s airspace has remained the same for decades, despite an increase in demand from those flying in it - from commercial flights, to military, to private pilots and drones, and many more in between. Following publication of the new Airspace Modernisation Strategy we are now hiring a new team to track, challenge and test the industry plans for delivering modernisation, to monitor and report on progress.

The Role

The Associate will assist colleagues in overseeing and tracking the work of industry organisations, focussing on their progress against their plans. You will help with the effective running of the team by undertaking administrative duties, including minute taking in external meetings and managing meeting agendas and attendance. The successful candidate will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders ensuring the effective flow of information, including the publication for of reports from industry organisations and the CAA.

About You

We are looking for someone that has proven experience in maintaining good stakeholder relationships, and managing project and administrative tasks, as well as tracking progress against timelines. We are looking for a strong communicator, both verbally and written, with the opportunity for you to get involved with writing reports to a publishable standard. The ability to maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be key in this exciting and varied role.

What Can We Offer You?

The Strategy and Policy Department is one of the CAA’s most innovative departments, working with colleagues across the organisation on high-profile projects, to solve new and interesting challenges together. You will be at the heart of a new team being set up to help the UK modernise its airspace - one of the CAA’s highest priority programmes. You’ll be exposed to stakeholders in government, industry, and beyond, as well as the chance to work in a supportive, friendly team and build relationships with colleagues in most other CAA departments.

Working With Us

Being an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage and support applications from all backgrounds. If you have a disability or special need that requires adjustments, please let us know.