AddressSalary: £23,218 up to £28,500 dependent upon experience
Contract Type: Fixed-term 12-18 months – 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 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Project Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of STEM-related projects within the CAA. This role involves a combination of administrative, planning, and technical responsibilities focused on coordinating various aspects of our STEM initiatives which are fully funded by the Department for Transport.
Core Accountabilities
- Project Planning: Develop project plans, including timelines, goals, objectives, and resource allocation, in alignment with STEM-related objectives.
- Coordination: Coordinate activities among project team members, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure effective collaboration and achievement of project milestones.
- Financial: Provide input and support to STEM project budgets, support procurement processes and reconcile invoices.
- Implementation: Support the delivery of STEM initiatives, ensuring they align with the aims and objectives.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Establish monitoring systems to track project progress, evaluate outcomes, and prepare reports on delivery and partner performance.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate project progress, challenges, and achievements to stakeholders, developing relationships and requesting support as needed.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and provide recommended mitigations to address challenges.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports related to STEM activities in line with the Department for Transport requirements.
About You
The successful candidate will have the following experience.
- Experience working in this or a similar field, project management, or a related discipline.
- Project management skills with experience in planning, organising, and delivering small projects.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to compile and analyse data.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to support multiple systems and tasks.
What Can We Offer You?
You will have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with colleagues from other corporate and regulatory functions. As a learning organisation the Civil Aviation Authority is committed to learning and developing our colleagues. You will have the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of projects in our People Strategy portfolio and to contribute to other change initiatives. We offer flexibility and a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
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: 25th March 2024
Interview Date: w/c 8th 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.
