Head of Space Policy & Regulation

Civil Aviation Authority; Gatwick; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the UK’s independent space regulator. We oversee spaceflight licensing, spaceports, range control, and in‑orbit operations to ensure safety and security.

This Space Policy Lead role offers a leadership path within the Space Regulatory Policy Team at Gatwick, hybrid working, and a focus on national and international policy development. You will guide policy under Space Industry Act and related legislation, engage diverse stakeholders, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in licensing or regulatory function, preferably in major hazard industries.
• Experience developing and implementing policy and guidance.
• Ability to interpret statutory requirements and synthesize complex information.
• Proven stakeholder engagement across government, industry and academia.
• Ability to represent the CAA in multi-agency and international forums.
• Excellent written and verbal communication under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team developing and maintaining policy and guidance for regulation of commercial space operators under Space Industry Act and Outer Space Act.
• Provide policy and regulatory advice across licence types to support delivery of regulatory functions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including legal, government departments, and industry on policy matters.
• Contribute to national and international policy development with regulatory expertise.
• Lead or contribute to programme workstreams to improve policies and processes for the Space Team.
• Participate in national and international stakeholder engagement events.

Skills

People leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Job description

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the UK’s independent space regulator. We oversee spaceflight licensing, spaceports, range control, and in‑orbit operations to ensure safety and security.

This Space Policy Lead role offers a leadership path within the Space Regulatory Policy Team at Gatwick, hybrid working, and a focus on national and international policy development. You will guide policy under Space Industry Act and related legislation, engage diverse stakeholders, and drive continuous