Graduate Regulatory Associate

Matchtech; South Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training and development

Travel as needed

Job summary

A Graduate Regulatory Associate is sought to support safety and regulatory compliance activities across UK and EASA regimes. The role is permanent and hybrid, with training provided by the Senior Regulatory Manager and opportunities to engage with aviation authorities.

The successful candidate will assist with UAS authorisations, maintain compliance documentation, and contribute to SMS activities. A degree in aviation or related field is preferred and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach is

Qualifications

• Aviation regulatory knowledge is preferred.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate documentation.
• Willingness to develop UK SORA and EASA SORA 2.5 understanding.
• Good organisational skills and collaboration with teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing UAS Operational Authorisation applications.
• Gather and organise evidence for UK SORA and EASA SORA 2.5 assessments.
• Support updates to Operations Manuals and related documents.
• Draft responses to regulatory queries and liaise with authorities.
• Maintain authorisation records and controlled documents.
• Support SMS administration, hazard reporting and risk assessments.
• Promote Just Culture and continuous improvement.
• Assist with incident investigations and regulatory updates.

Skills

Aviation knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Documentation skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in aviation or related discipline

Job description

Our client operates across the construction, defence and security, and aerospace sectors and is seeking a Graduate Regulatory Associate to support its safety and regulatory compliance activities. This permanent hybrid role will contribute to UK and EASA regulatory work, including UAS Operational Authorisations, operational documentation and Safety Management System (SMS) activities. Training and guidance will be provided by the Senior Regulatory Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and progressing UAS Operational Authorisation applications.
• Gather, organise and maintain supporting evidence for assessments under the UK SORA and EASA SORA 2.5 frameworks.
• Support the preparation and controlled updating of Operations Manuals, Concepts of Operations, procedures and compliance documentation.
• Help draft responses to regulatory queries and support engagement with aviation authorities and other stakeholders.
• Maintain authorisation records, compliance matrices and controlled documents, identifying discrepancies for review.
• Support the administration of the SMS, including hazard reporting, safety registers, risk assessments and safety action tracking.
• Promote a Just Culture through open reporting, constructive communication and a focus on learning and continuous improvement.
• Support occurrence investigations, regulatory updates and process improvements under the direction of the Senior Regulatory Manager.

Job Requirements

• An aviation background, or a strong interest in aviation with the willingness to develop regulatory and safety knowledge.
• Awareness of risk-based UAS regulation and an interest in developing practical knowledge of UK SORA and EASA SORA 2.5.
• Good written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and well-structured documentation.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing documents, maintaining records and managing supporting evidence.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to track actions and work to agreed deadlines.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to communicate clearly with operational and technical teams while seeking guidance when required.
• The right to work in the UK and the ability to meet relevant security, travel and background-check requirements.
• A degree in aviation, engineering, safety management or a related discipline would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting or obtaining UAS Operational Authorisations.
• Knowledge of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) or advanced UAS operations.
• Understanding of aviation SMS and Just Culture principles.
• Experience with the Airspace Change Process (ACP).

What Is Offered

• Hybrid working with site attendance and occasional travel to operational sites, customer locations or regulatory meetings.
• Training and development under the guidance of an experienced Senior Regulatory Manager.
• The opportunity to develop regulatory, aviation safety and UAS compliance expertise.
• An inclusive working environment with reasonable adjustments available throughout the recruitment process.