Project Lead

Civil Aviation Authority; Gatwick; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation regulatory body is looking for an Airspace Modernisation Project Lead to manage high-profile projects and collaborate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience and excellent communication skills, driving changes in an innovative environment. This permanent full-time role offers a salary range of £49,007 to £65,343 and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Generous pension scheme

Free onsite gym or discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience of managing business projects throughout their life cycle.
• Experience working in change programmes and project portfolio environments.
• Ability to create and manage effective project and programme plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery programme of the Airspace Modernisation.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to drive delivery.
• Provide planning, project governance, and risk management.

Skills

Project management

People management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Formal Project Management qualifications

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Passionate about aviation and ready to redefine its future? Imagine being at the heart of pioneering the next era in aviation, where your work influences exciting projects such as the evolution of drones and advanced aerial technologies. This is your opportunity to join the UK Civil Aviation Authority, an organisation that is not just a regulator, but a visionary in an industry that connects the world.

You'll be instrumental in shaping the skies of tomorrow. It's more than a role; it's a chance to be part of a groundbreaking journey in aviation. If you're seeking a career that combines innovation, impact, and the thrill of progress, then join our team - where each member is a catalyst for change, in an environment that thrives on collaboration and visionary thinking.

The Role

As the Airspace Modernisation Project Lead, you will be responsible for the successful delivery programme of work containing a number of key high-profile projects within the Airspace Modernisation Delivery Team. These projects are key enablers for both the Airspace Modernisation Strategy and Future of Flight Programmes. You'll work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to bring project management discipline and drive delivery. This includes providing effective planning, project governance, risk, issue, and dependency management, whilst also working within the organisation's standard governance and processes.

This is a hands-on position which will rely on the role holder having excellent communications, people management and decision-making skills.

About You

The successful candidate will have experience of managing business projects throughout the whole life cycle. Ideally, with experience of working in a regulatory and/or policy development setting.

Essential

• Experience of working in change programmes and project portfolio environments
• Ability to plan, with demonstratable experience of creating and managing effective project and programme plans.
• A team player with a can-do attitude, focused on results and delivery.
• Strong enough to stand ground on key decisions, and willing and able to positively challenge stakeholders
• Able to work to tight timescales , and confidently seek solutions
• Procurement experience, both tendering and supplier management
• Experience of line management in both direct and matrix management environments

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of the Aviation Industry and business of the CAA and the environment in which it operates
• Formal Project Management qualifications such as Prince 2, APM or Agile

Inclusivity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our diversity ensuring all are backgrounds included here at the CAA. As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview.

Our Benefits

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as:

• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements available.
• 28 days annual leave + public holidays (additional 5 days leave purchase scheme)
• Generous pension scheme (Up to 12% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Room at Gatwick
• Mental Health and Suicide First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme, talking therapies and neurodiversity support via Occupational Health & wellbeing.
• Free onsite gym at Gatwick or discounted gym membership for London
• EV charging points
• Employee Development courses internally and via Skillsoft

Our Values Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone

Salary: £49,007 to £65,343 dependant on experience

Contract Type: Permanent - Full time

Location: Gatwick / Hybrid

Security Level: BPSS