About this role
Airspace Modernisation Co-ordination & Support Associate (5665) Salary : Up to £34,000 dependent upon experience Contract Type : Full Time Permanent Security Level : BPSS Location : Gatwick / Hybrid (Expectation 2 days in office per week) Visa Restrictions : This position does not currently offer visa sponsorship Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026 Interview Date: WC 23 Nov 2026, Gatwick, In person Please Include a COVER LETTER with your application 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 Support the delivery of the UK Airspace Modernisation Strategy by helping to coordinate and align strategic and operational activities across the Airspace Modernisation team. Working with national and international stakeholders, you will manage and coordinate key engagement activities to support successful outcomes, while ensuring strategy and policy are aligned through effective management processes, databases, and the production of high-quality briefing materials.
Core Accountabilities Support the management and coordination national and international Airspace Modereniation Strategy stakeholder relationships, influencing where necessary to enable key outcomes to be delivered. Administer Airspace Modernisation Strategy processes and databases to support the coordination and coherence of Airspace Modernisation Strategy related tasks and activities. Draft briefings and support the development of strategy across a range of airspace issues. Support the development of strategies and plans associated with the UK Airspace Modernisation Strategy, including working closely with government and industry representatives to develop strategies, policies and guidance where necessary.
About You Essential
- Experience or knowledge gained in policy or strategy development.
- Practical experience of working collaboratively across multi-disciplinary or multi-agency groups.
- Experience or background of operating with national and international contributors.
- Capacity to assess, organise and research national and international aviation related work strands.
- 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.
- Self-motivated, pro-active with excellent organisational skills.
- Desirable: Experience or a keen interest in aviation.
- Some experience of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
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 is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct. To help ensure transparency and protect the independence and reputation of the CAA, candidates invited to interview will be required to complete a Declaration of Interests form, disclosing any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest that could influence, or be seen to influence, their ability to perform the role objectively and impartially.
Relocation & Property The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years’ time. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations. We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers. We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search.
We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028 Inclusive Recruitment We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview. Find out more about the Disability Confident Scheme . If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Use of Artificial Intelligence by candidates in the CAA recruitment process We recognise that many of our candidates find Artificial Intelligence to be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected on that basis.
Working With Us Explore What We Offer section on our careers website to find out about our benefits and how we support work-life balance. Our Values Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here Closing Date: 15Nov 2026 Interview Date: WC 23 Nov 2026, Gatwick, In person 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