Airspace Modernisation Project Delivery Specialist

Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.

Strong planning, scheduling, and resource management capabilities.

Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.

Ability to interpret and apply policy frameworks in a project delivery context.

Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues, particularly in high-profile or politically sensitive environments.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex technical and operational data to inform decision-making.

Experience leading organisational or operational change, including stakeholder transition and adoption of new technologies or procedures.

Have a proven ability to communicate effectively at working level internally with CAA colleagues, and externally with industry stakeholders.

Possess good organisational discipline and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplined team.

Have sound understanding and experience of MS Office and familiarity with digital tools for project management (e.g. MS Project, SharePoint).

A Project Management qualification such as APM, Prince 2, MSP, or Agile.

Good knowledge of the wider UK aviation industry.

An understanding of UK General Aviation needs and operations.

An understanding of the UK’s Airspace Modernisation Strategy and related aims and objectives.

An understanding of the CAA structure and its working practice and procedures.

An understanding of NATS and other ANSPs and their structures related to Airspace modernisation.

Some understanding of emerging technologies in aviation (e.g. Electronic Conspicuity, Detect and Avoid, UAS Traffic Management, Command and Control Links)

Some knowledge of European and International institutions and their working arrangements.

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.

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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.

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