Senior Aviation Security Adviser

Salary: From £52,000 dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Security Level: SC

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

The CAA provides expert advice, guidance and recommendations to Government on the development of aviation security policy and regulation, and to the aviation industry on its delivery. The CAA is also responsible for oversight and assurance of effective aviation security delivered by industry in the UK.

Aviation Security (AvSec) Regulation Group is responsible for undertaking research and analysis in order to understand the regulatory options for industry in discharging security controls in accordance with the National Aviation Security Programme (NASP). The AvSec Regulation Team is responsible for devising and drafting regulations reflecting Government policy, through working with lawyers and finalising regulatory measures with the Department for Transport (DfT) based on Government policy direction.

The role of the Aviation Security Regulation Senior Advisor is primarily to support senior managers within the team undertaking the following:

• Providing interpretation, impact analysis, risk assessment and appraisal of options
• Instructing lawyers on the drafting of regulations
• Offering advice to industry and to DfT on interpretation of the UK NASP

This post is positioned within the AvSec Regulation Division but will also engage closely with the CAA Compliance Division and wider, related sectors of the CAA, in order to ensure that the Regulation Team is able to discharge its regulatory and oversight functions effectively.

Core Accountabilities

• Managing and Leading the CAA contribution into the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) programme, agreeing with DfT the timetable and structure of Statutory Instruments (SI), contributing to SI policy instructions, and Explanatory Memorandums, project managing with SME / Chapter Leads the progression of drafts /revisions
• Working closely with Compliance colleagues to translate changes from the Retained EU Law programme and any new regulations into a revised audit regime
• Project coordinator for regular updates to the National Aviation Security Programme
• Coordinate regulatory input on a range of topics and concepts working across the airlines and airports team and working with industry to provide updated guidance
• Project Lead for CAA regulation on other emerging workstreams and working closely with DfT on a range of areas that may include new entrants to airspace such as eVTOL operations at Airports and Hubs, and Airport Perimeter Protection Plans

About You

To be considered for this role you must have:

• A broad understanding of aviation security regulation
• Experience of drafting or developing regulation
• Expertise in drafting accurate and influential written documents in a wide variety of styles, tailored to the appropriate audience
• The ability to explain technical and regulatory issues clearly, including to senior managers, DfT colleagues and industry
• The ability to build effective working relationships with both stakeholders and colleagues, and evidence of being a collaborative team player
• Ability to think laterally to identify the wider implications
• Ability to cope concurrently with high number of widely differing problems, with the appropriate level of input
• Experience in managing projects and good understanding of Project Management principles
• A willingness to work flexibly in responses to changes in priorities and under pressure, including occasionally out of hours when necessary
• The successful applicant will need to hold, or be willing and able to obtain, security vetting to at least SC level (NB: this requires uninterrupted residency in the UK for a minimum of 5 years)

What Can We Offer You?

You would be joining a small, supportive team who lead on high profile aviation security projects and will have the opportunity to influence decision making on legislation, policy and procedure.

The role will also offer you exposure to senior leadership teams in the UK’s aviation industry and will involve working closely with a variety of departments internally and across government.

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 we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 5 years.

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
 

Please note the hiring manager has requested a cover letter be provided with any application detailing how you meet the person specification for the role.

Closing Date: Monday 10th February 2025

Interview Date: W/C Monday 24th 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.