Job Description

Salary: £80,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Security Level: SC

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship

Air Safety Support International Ltd (ASSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Civil Aviation Authority. Established in 2003, ASSI supports the development of civil aviation safety regulation in the UK Overseas Territories (OTs). Its mission is “To ensure, in an inclusive and sustainable manner, that the UK meets its international obligations in respect of aviation safety regulation within the UK Overseas Territories".

The Role

Accountable for leading the technical specialists team to ensure that safety and security regulatory oversight is carried out efficiently and effectively in line with the principles of Performance Based Oversight (PBO) in those Overseas Territories where ASSI has been designated as aviation safety and/or security regulator by the Governor; and to provide assurance to the DfT that the Overseas Aviation Authorities (OTAAs) meet ICAO’s eight critical elements of a safety oversight system.

The role requires the leadership and line management of the technical team and the prioritisation and allocation of tasks to meet regulatory oversight needs to ensure risk is managed and that ASSI’s objectives are met. Key to succeeding in this role, is the maintenance of a competent workforce and this role plays a vital part in ensuring optimum use of the training budget. The Regulatory Compliance Manager will maintain direct contact with industry management on significant safety or policy matters, as well as key contacts in the OTAAs, and will monitor the progress of audit findings to secure timely and proper closure. The role also requires supporting all other areas of ASSI as part of the small team.

Core Accountabilities

• Accountable for the effective leadership of the Direct Regulation activity and line management of direct reports.
• To ensure robust regulatory procedures are in place, up-to-date and are used by the team.
• To ensure the availability of the appropriate technical staff who meet ICAO’s requirements for competence and that the team maintain their competence through continuous assessment
• To ensure that the methodology for gaining assurance of the effectiveness of the regulated entities is robust, producing meaningful management information so that evidence-based deficiencies can be readily identified, and corrective actions taken
• To plan, implement and track day-to-day operations across the functional areas ensuring that priorities are risk-based, performance focussed and are achieved within budget
• To contribute to the development of ASSI business strategy, business plans and risk management processes
• To consider the strategic implications of developments within the OTs (political and economic) an assess the impact on our work so that risks are proactively mitigated, and priorities assessed
• To maintain Approvals, Permissions, Exemptions and Deviations (APEDs) ensuring that aviation safety and security requirements have been met
• To build and manage the regulatory and OTAA oversight workload planning tools
• To proactively manage open findings to support timely closure and manage the Enforcement Process including appropriate escalation measures, with documentation maintained throughout
• To conduct regular regulatory oversight planning meetings to share safety information about regulated entities
• To contribute to the ASSI safety planning and risk process and input to the ASSI business plan
• To manage any regulatory related Contract Staff in regards of ensuring that the packages of work are properly defined, scoped, staff are fully briefed, and follow-up action is completed as appropriate
• To represent the company and/or the UK at international fora when so required
• To conduct internal audits to ensure a standardised approach across the multi-disciplined team
• To manage regulatory projects as they are presented by regulated entities

About You

To be considered for the role you will need to have a:

• Professional qualification in an area of aviation, e.g. ATPL, Engineering qualification, ATC licence, etc., or substantial and consolidated experience within the aviation industry.
• Demonstrable ability in a management role as a regulator in any technical discipline and ability to command respect as a focal point within the team
• Strategic vision with the ability to see the bigger picture
• Significant and broad experience of the compliance based regulatory environment and understanding of the performance-based regulation philosophy to support its future application within the OT environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills as a team manager and, with the diplomacy, and political astuteness needed to gain the confidence of DfT, FCDO, OT Governors, OT Governments, DCAs and regulated entities. A skilful organiser, with an ability to exercise initiative in leading and coaching a multi-disciplined team
• Preferably some experience as a trainer/instructor and in coaching
• An enquiring mind, and desire to challenge the norm so that improvements to current processes, procedures and relationships can be made
• Ability to prioritise work and use initiative to deal with unusual requests or situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in teams and in isolation and to ensure compliance with policy and requirements

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

SC -To be vetted we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 5 years.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on SC clearance please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest

Inclusive Recruitment

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Use of Artificial Intelligence by candidates in the CAA recruitment process

We recognise that many of our candidates find Artificial Intelligence to be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected on that basis.

Working With Us

We are on a journey towards being increasingly adaptable, where our colleagues collaborate as part of cross-functional teams. This approach ensures we never stop learning together. It also means that you may become involved in activities that take you out of your day-to-day role, providing you with opportunities to develop and grow your career with us.

We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns, being open to having a conversation about what works for you. We know where and when we work is important in achieving a work-life balance.

We offer a range of excellent benefits such as flexible working arrangements, free onsite gym at Gatwick, discounted gym membership for London, 28 days annual leave, additional 5 days leave purchase scheme, a generous pension scheme and much more!

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here

Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026

Interview Date: W/C Monday 16th and 23rd March 2026

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.