Civil Aviation Authority Sponsorship Policy Advisor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department is seeking a CAA Sponsorship Policy Advisor to manage key governance and funding relations with the CAA. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Benefits include a generous pension plan and annual leave. This position is based in Leeds, United Kingdom and is critical for maintaining the UK's leadership in aviation.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a public-facing setting.
• Experience in a fast-paced policy environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior officials.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and drive delivery of priorities set by the Secretary of State.
• Manage government grant funding to the CAA.
• Support recruitment processes for key CAA roles.
• Handle public correspondence regarding the CAA.

Skills

Data analysis

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Flexibility

Job description

Can you turn complex data into clear insights that support the future of UK aviation?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-profile policy environment, collaborating with finance experts and policymakers to shape strategy and contribute to senior decision-making?

Have you proven your ability to deliver high-quality work in a public-facing setting?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Aviation Directorate aims to maintain the UK’s position as a world leader in aviation. We support a strong aviation sector that helps the UK exert its influence globally. Our work ensures investment, trade, jobs, and social opportunities created by aviation allow the country to thrive—connecting all UK regions with an increasingly globalized society.

The CAA Sponsorship team is part of the Aviation Commercial, Strategy and Sponsorship Division, which oversees commercial aviation monitoring, the Aviation Futures Forum, and consumer rights, including those with disabilities, as well as the overall aviation strategy. The team manages oversight of the CAA/DfT relationship, grants, and appointments.

Joining our department offers many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. More about Civil Service Pensions here.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year up to 30 days, plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King’s birthday.
• Flexible working options promoting work-life balance.

Learn more about working at DfT: Department for Transport Careers.

The CAA Sponsorship Policy Advisor will serve as a key link between the Department and the CAA. The role involves working collaboratively with the CAA and the Aviation Directorate to manage governance, funding, priorities, policy, and performance. Flexibility is essential to meet ministerial and directorate expectations and to ensure the CAA remains responsive to external factors. Responsibilities include:

1. Communicating regularly with the CAA Strategy Team to monitor and drive delivery of priorities set by the Secretary of State.
2. Collaborating with the Aviation Directorate, Public Bodies Centre of Excellence, and Public Appointments Team to understand processes and drive improvements.
3. Managing government grant funding to the CAA, monitoring payments, and supporting audits to ensure KPIs and milestones are met.
4. Supporting recruitment and reappointment processes for key CAA roles, including Chair, CEO, and Non-Executive Directors.
5. Coordinating briefings for senior officials and ministers regarding governance meetings with the CAA Chair and CEO.
6. Contributing to divisional priorities such as risk management, financial support, and corporate objectives.
7. Handling public correspondence regarding the CAA and coordinating briefings with other government departments.

For more details, please review the attached role profile. Note that not all elements may be assessed during recruitment; the advert will specify what is relevant.