Salary: Up to £69,524 per annum dependent upon experience
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Security Level: SC
Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship
The UK Civil Aviation Authority is the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and a recognised world leader in aviation safety and innovation. Our Software Engineering function enables the organisation to deliver modern, resilient services that support our mission and the wider aviation community.
We are looking for a hands-on Technical Team Lead to play a critical role in our Future of Flight initiative developing cutting-edge digital systems that shape the future of UK aerospace regulation. This is an opportunity to lead talented engineers, drive technical innovation, and deliver software that genuinely impacts national aviation safety and standards.
If you are passionate about modern engineering practices, thrive in a DevOps culture, and want to work on meaningful, high-impact projects, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Technical Team Lead, you will combine leadership and direction with hands-on software engineering. You’ll guide a cross-functional team, deliver high-quality solutions, and help transform our digital landscape as part of a mature DevOps organisation.
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What You’ll Bring
Essential Skills
Strong proficiency in:
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.
Relocation & Property
The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House (Our Gatwick Office) to new premises in a few years’ time. Our move is driven by strategic, operational and environmental considerations.
We will be moving to a new local home, up to a 15-mile radius of Aviation House, to minimise disruption for our valued colleagues and customers.
We are now working with colleagues and visitors to understand what we need in our new office, before we start our property search. We will sell Aviation House and land, vacate the site and move to new premises, but we do not expect to move before 2028
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: Friday 10th April 2026
Interview Date: W/C Monday 20th April 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.
We are the UK’s aviation and aerospace regulator. We strive to ensure the aviation industry meets the highest safety standards in order to protect air passengers and the general public. We also run the ATOL scheme, which ensures that consumers are protected financially should they become stranded abroad.
But our work doesn’t stop there.
Aviation is an exciting and rapidly expanding field, and we are proud to be at the forefront. Our work sees us developing regulations for the most current aviation technology, and ensuring that environmental standards are effectively managed.
You could help us to achieve our strategic objectives, and be a part of something great. Providing our people with talent and development opportunities is a fundamental part of our strategy.
We have an approach to performance and development that supports accountability, wellbeing, and puts you in the driving seat. It encourages open dialogue between you and your manager with regular conversations to help shape your aspirations, share feedback, manage your progression and build your personal development plan.
Our wide range of courses and resources are open to all to support you in your current role and help you get ready for a great future.
We also encourage secondments, project-based work and 'on the job' learning as part of our blended learning approach.
For more information on the UK Civil Aviation Authority, please visit our website at www.caa.co.uk, or to see our current vacancies please visit our dedicated careers website https://careers.caa.co.uk
If you like the sound of this, but would like to work further afield, then CAA International might be for you. The International group is a part of our organisation which drives our influence worldwide to tackle aviation challenges and achieve consistent standards of regulation across the globe. For specific information on working with CAAi, see their LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/company/caa-international.
