Environmental Analyst

Salary: £29,244 up to £32,000 per annum 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

This role involves analysing environmental data to provide information for use by Internal CAA stakeholders and or government clients in the development of public policy/Insights relating to the environmental impacts of aviation, for the purposes of aviation noise, Decarbonisation, Air Quality, and wider environmental management of impacts.

As part of this role travel may be required for attending noise measurement campaigns, providing advisory services and/or attending meetings/fora. The majority of such activities would be in the UK, but some may be overseas.

Core Accountabilities

• Undertake accurate, methodical, and well-documented numerical and textual analysis using a range of platforms and tools in the field of aviation noise or CO2 emissions and other environmental impacts.
• Produce written and numerical outputs, according to the CAA’s brand and drafting guidance.
• Actively develop knowledge of, and capability to use, acoustics or environmental impact principles, practices, and equipment.
• Actively contribute to the modernisation of systems, tools, and practices, with a view to raising efficiency and effectiveness (including quality).
• Engage with colleagues across the CAA as necessary, and with group-wide and organisation-wide activities and initiatives.
• Exhibit CAA’s values, including effective professional/personal development of self/colleagues.

About You

To be considered for this role you should have:

• Some relevant academic or professional experience of data analysis is essential, preferably in the field of environmental impacts and mitigation with a focus on Air Quality, and especially desirable if this is specifically related to aviation.
• Analytical and data management skills, with knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Excel, Power Bi are essential; and experience of using SQL databases and IPSS would be desirable.
• Coding skills are essential, preferably with experience in using R, IPSS and or Python.
• Practical experience of working collaboratively with others across internal and external multi-disciplinary groups

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 environmental arenas. This is an opportunity to apply your skills to improve the environmental impacts of aviation. As part of this role, you will be given opportunities to develop further or gain additional skills within noise discipline, carbon discipline, social research. You will network with likeminded people and develop your analytical skills set. There are opportunities for progression to higher level roles.

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.

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: 29th January 2025

Interview Date: w/c 3rd February 2025

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.