Airspace Modernisation Policy - Associate

Airspace Modernisation Policy Associate (5021)

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace 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.

Salary: £32,000 to £40,000 Depending on Experience

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Gatwick / Hybrid

Visa: This role DOES NOT currently support visa sponsorship 

Security Level Required: BPSS

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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.

The Role

You will support the development and delivery of the CAA’s Airspace Modernisation which will include working closely with government and industry representatives to interpret and implement public policy, in addition to developing new guidance and processes.

The role supports the Airspace Modernisation Development Team in developing high-quality publications and communications, and you will build, grow and lead internal and external stakeholder relationships to enable key outcomes to be delivered and to ensure the delivery of approvals and completion of key administrative accountabilities.

Core Accountabilities

• Support the development of policy and plans across a range of airspace and Air Traffic Management issues. Undertake research tasks, draft briefings, and material for internal or external audiences.
• Undertake tasks in support of CAA consultations including obtaining publication approvals, consultation website management and response analysis.
• Build, grow and lead internal and external relationships, influencing where necessary to enable key outcomes to be delivered in a timely manner.
• Own and solve problems ensuring these are well considered and evidence based.
• Ensure CAA publications and communications meet template and accessibility standards.
• Adhere to relevant quality management procedures including managing documents using SharePoint.
• Organise meetings, compile, check and issue meeting minutes and track actions.

Essential Criteria

• Experienced or qualified in policy development and research.
• Practical experience of working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary or multi-agency groups.
• Ability to communicate complex issues to different audiences, with a particular emphasis on excellent written communication skills, with experience in drafting quality documents and briefing material.
• Ability to build, influence and manage relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset with evidence of delivery in dynamic and changing environments.
• Initiative-taking, pro-active with excellent organisational skills.

Desirable requirements

• Experience or a keen interest in aviation and aerospace sector.
• Awareness or understanding of regulatory process.
• Experience or knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Relocation & Property - The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House, Our Gatwick/Crawley Office. We are currently working to understand our needs before we start our property search, which is expected to be within a 15mile radius of our current base, but we do not expect to move before

Inclusive Recruitment: We are enthusiastic about diversity and ensure all included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applications that meet the minimum criteria for the role will be invited to interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Working With Us: 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 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!

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

• Closing Date: 28 Dec 2025
• Interview Date: WC 19th Jan 2026, Aviation House, Gatwick.

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview, you will need to complete a declaration of interest.

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.

No recruitment agencies please.