AddressSalary: £52,000 up to £60,000 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
Developing new business opportunities and programme management of a portfolio of projects for CAA International. Line management, team development, account management with our customers and additional responsibilities to support the strategic development, profitability of our portfolio to support our overall purpose and vision.
About You
- Graduate or relevant industry experience
- Significant experience in Business Development, proposal writing/Tenders, and contract negotiations preferably in aviation
- Significant experience in project/programme management delivery of various projects throughout the whole project lifecycle would be desirable, preferably in an international environment.
- Experience in project methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Agile), ideally coupled with a formal Project Management qualification such as APM, PMP or Prince 2 would be desirable
- People management experience and ability to lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams throughout bid development and project delivery in an international environment
- Aviation experience desirable with a background in a technically orientated industry
- Team player and working collaboratively
- Excellent IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Ideally have experience with a Customer Relationship Management tool
- Excellent planning and organisation skills with experience of working to deadlines
- Commercial judgement and a broad understanding of the international aviation community
- Ability to demonstrate relationship management with executive level clients, stakeholders, and sub-contractors
- Excellent understanding of risk management principles and contingency planning
- Experience working in a multi-cultural environment and an awareness and appreciation of working with international clients
- Experience in representing organisations at conferences and events
- Flexible approach to meet the demands of the business
- Language skills/ability to speak several languages would be advantageous
What Can We Offer You?
You will be part of a very dynamic team that works across all the areas of expertise of the CAA. including safety, security, innovation, environment, economics, and consumer protection. You will have the chance to work and interact with international partners and stakeholders and to support our purpose of raising aviation standards around the world. Global travel may be required as part of the role for International Development Events, Account Management and Project Delivery.
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.
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: Friday 5th April 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 24th April to Friday 26th April 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.
