Date: 4 Jul 2024 Location: Gatwick, GB Company: Civil Aviation Authority Project Lead - Airspace Modernisation Salary: £49,007 to £65,343 dependant on experience Contract Type: Permanent – Full time Security Level: BPSS - BPSS clearance - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Location: Gatwick / Hybrid 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 d 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 Closing Date: 19th Jul 2024 Interview Date: WC 29th Jul 2024 via teams We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. No recruitment agencies please. Job Segment: Project Manager, Counseling, Law, Neurology, Aviation, Technology, Healthcare, Legal

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