AddressSalary:£28,119 up to £31,119 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
The CSP Environmental Reporter will be expected to interpret and report on a range of primary and secondary aviation environmental data in relation to aviation noise, greenhouse gas emissions and local air quality. They will provide professional, accurate and accessible information for use by the CAA, for Government in the development of Environmental Reports and public policy and for use by technical and lay stakeholder audiences.
Core Accountabilities
- Write detailed official reports using primary and secondary data on the environmental impacts of aviation, using statistical knowledge to interpret and explain research findings to technical and lay audiences and adhering to CAA brand and drafting guidance.
- Undertake original numerical and textual analyses as required.
- Actively develop knowledge of, and capability to use, 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 data quality).
- Engage with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including industry and Government.
- Exhibit CAA’s values, including effective professional/personal development of self/colleagues.
About You
To be considered for this role you should have the following:
- Demonstrable experience of writing technical reports from varied data sources including statistical analysis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Relevant academic or professional experience in the field of environmental science. Experience of applying this knowledge in an aviation setting would be desirable.
- Analytical and data management skills, with knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Excel and other software packages.
- Good knowledge of statistical analysis and presentation; experience of using charts and data visualisation tools
- Personal attributes of the post holder to include team worker with flexible and adaptable work ethos, analytical and lateral thinker with an eye for detail; ability to participate collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Good interpersonal skills, including an ability to adapt appropriately to deal with people at all levels.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills with experience of working to deadlines.
- It’s important that the post holder is able to demonstrate initiative and maintain a solution-oriented approach.
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 writing skills. 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.
Working With Us
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!
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 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.
Our Values
Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here
Closing Date: 24th May 2024
Interview Date: w/c 3rd June 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.
