What to expect after submitting your application?

Recruitment is a two-way process where we learn about you and your skills and experience, and you learn about us, our culture and what we do. Prior to the next steps in the recruitment process it is important that you are prepared. 

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 from all backgrounds. We use a fair and inclusive selection approach to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. We are part of the Disability Confident Scheme to demonstrate our commitment to recruiting inclusively. We will offer an interview to those candidates who have disclosed disability and meet the minimum essential job criteria.

As a member of the Disability Confidence Scheme, please let us know if you require an adjustment for any reason.

Application Process

When you receive your invitation to the next stage of the recruitment process, we will explain what to expect on the day. The interviews that we undertake at CAA are structured and the questions centred around the role’s technical competencies and our core values. 

Assessment and Psychometric Testing

For some positions we will facilitate Assessment Centres to assess your suitability for the role. This may take place over a half or full day and will be specific to the role you have applied for.

For some roles we use psychometric testing to assess a range of skills and aptitudes. This may include situational judgment tests, aptitude testing, ability testing, personality testing and leadership profiling. 

Offer Acceptance

Once you have accepted our verbal offer, your contract and necessary paperwork will be available on the online portal where you applied for the vacancy. Your provisional offer letter will outline the details of your employment and the onboarding process.

Pre-Employment Checks

Our People Services team will begin to undertake the necessary referencing checks. In addition to references and medical check we will require BPSS.

BPSS is a standard level of which confirms the identity of individuals when working with potentially sensitive information. Additionally, some roles will require SC level (5 years UK residency or  CTC level 3 years UK require residency. For some roles we may consider overseas applicants.

Onboarding

Once all checks are complete, the Hiring Manager will be notified, and a start date can be arranged. Much of the process takes place online where Hiring Managers and the new colleague will be kept informed of progress through automated emails and dialogue with our People & Culture Team.

First week and Induction

During your first week, you will spend some time, familiarising yourself with your new role and colleagues. You will be required to complete the online mandatory training and get to learn more about other business areas in the organisation and our values.