Policy Specialist (FS&I Design & Certification)

Salary: £60,000 up to £65,000 dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Security Level: BPSS

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.

The Role

• Provide expert advice on policy and regulatory requirements associated with design and certification regulatory framework.
• Development of future policy and regulations within the design and certification domain, in collaboration with other relevant capability areas, such as airworthiness.
• Assist and collaborate with the D&C team.
• Effective liaison with the public, industry, regulatory organisations and internal colleagues.
• Effectively identify and address emerging regulatory issues for industry.
• Produce very high quality of written regulatory guidance material for use by SARG and industry.
• Establish and build suitable working relationships in order to identify and recommend suitable courses of action to the FS&I Policy manager and D&C Head.

Core Accountabilities

• Policy developed consistent with safety and business needs, including CAA Business and programme and individual action plans, and external drivers.
• Write and maintain Policy and Guidance documents to a high standard.
• Standards, legislation and requirements are developed using SMART principles, and are practicable and effective.
• Adherence to CAA Regulatory and Management systems.
• Achievement of programme objectives and service standards.
• Effective and recognised contributions are made to national and international aviation policy development.  Contribute to the SARG objective to be recognised as world leaders in safety regulation.
• Meeting expected CAA competences.
• Fully contribute as Chair/member of working or study groups as applicable
• Meet personal objectives agreed with Line Manager.
• Satisfactory completion of training courses/modules/professional qualification(s).
• High Quality of written and verbal communications within timescales
• Act in accordance with CAA values: Do the right thing, Respect everyone, Never stop learning, Build collaborative relationships.

About You

To be considered for the role you must have:

Essential

• Demonstrated knowledge of D&C engineering principles.
• Educated to degree level in an aviation engineering discipline, or equivalent, with relevant industry experience, such as a technical background in aviation disciplines encompassing design or maintenance, or technical support of aircraft systems and equipment.
• Ability to utilise risk-based approaches, which will enable a safe decision to be made for the issue of authorisations and approvals.
• Knowledge of wider aviation matters, including knowledge of relevant national rulesets, organisations and national aviation authorities.
• Ability to write effective technical guidance material for use by a general audience.
• Ability to identify new work proactively and recognising the subsequent impacts of that work on objectives and other’s work.
• Ability to analyse complex subject matter and to produce simple and effective briefings and written explanations to general audience and decision makers.
• Ability to analyse regulatory work with a high attention to detail and then provide solutions and track work to towards agreed objectives.
• Ability to work effectively within a team of experts. Must be able to cope with periods of higher workload, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively via the written word and verbally at all levels.
• IT literacy in MS Office applications.

Desirable

• Demonstrated experience in the relevant domain.
• Experience gained in a Design Organisation as a Licensed Engineer, or a Technical Services Engineer within an EASA Part M/ 145 Organisation in particular; aircraft electrical and avionics systems.
• Experience of systems and their associated subsystems.
• Experience with equipment design and integration.
• Proven expert and detailed knowledge of the functioning and application of aviation regulation.
• Proven ability to write effective technical guidance material for use by a general audience.
• Risk management training and practical experience.
• Previous regulatory experience.
• Experience of Performance Based Regulation, Safety Management Systems, Human Factors.
• System safety and analysis training and practical experience.

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.

For more information on BPSS clearance please visit - BPSS clearance

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.

Inclusive Recruitment

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. 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: Tuesday 22nd October 2024

Interview Date: WC Monday 11th November 2024

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.