Airspace Regulation Project Specialist

October 4, 2026

Hybrid

Middle

Gatwick

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Mandatory office attendance
2 days per week
English is required

Description

The Civil Aviation Authority is hiring an Airspace Regulation Project Specialist to support delivery of projects and programmes contributing to the UK Airspace Modernisation Strategy and wider airspace regulatory priorities. The role coordinates project activities, governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement across multiple simultaneous projects within the Airspace Regulation function. It also involves maintaining project documentation and evidence, and supporting improvements to the team's systems, processes and digital tools.

Responsibilities

Support the planning, coordination and delivery of Airspace Regulation projects and programmes
Maintain project plans, schedules, risk registers, issue logs and action trackers
Prepare project reports, briefings, dashboards and governance materials
Coordinate meetings, workshops and stakeholder engagement activities
Monitor project progress and escalate risks, issues or dependencies where appropriate
Support the development and implementation of new processes, systems and ways of working
Assist with the management of project governance and assurance activities
Coordinate inputs from technical specialists, policy teams and external stakeholders
Maintain project records and ensure documentation is complete, accurate and auditable
Support the delivery of improvements to Airspace Regulation systems and digital services
Contribute to the development of business cases, regulatory submissions and project documentation
Build effective working relationships with colleagues, industry stakeholders and government partners
Support delivery of projects contributing to the UK Airspace Modernisation Strategy and airspace regulatory priorities

Requirements

Experience supporting projects, programmes or business change activities
Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Experience maintaining project documentation, plans, risks, issues and actions
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to interpret information and present it clearly and accurately
Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high quality outcomes
Experience working within a regulatory, public sector or aviation environment
Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or APM
Understanding of the UK aviation sector
Awareness of the UK Airspace Change Process and Airspace Modernisation Strategy
Experience using project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, Planner, SharePoint, Loop or Power BI
Knowledge of Air Navigation Service Providers and wider airspace stakeholders
An interest in emerging aviation technologies, including drones and space operations

Conditions

Full Time Permanent contract
Hybrid working with expectation of 2 days per week in office
Office move to new premises within a 15-mile radius expected no earlier than 2028
National Security Vetting and appropriate clearance level required for the role

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