- Junior
- Ufficio in London
Salary: £39,702 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: UK – Nationwide (We would particularly welcome applicants based in the London, Southeast and Midland areas)
Security Level: SC
Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
Please note that both a CV and a cover letter are required for any application detailing how you meet the person specification for the role.
Are you looking for a role where every day is different, your work makes a difference, and you can grow and develop? Are you someone who is self-motivated, enjoys extensive stakeholder engagement, and has a keen eye for the finer details?
If this sounds like you, then the CAA would be keen to hear from you to become one of our Compliance Auditors.
The Role
The CAA is the UK’s designated aviation regulator and is responsible for a wide range of compliance monitoring functions that ensure the aviation sector meets their legally mandated obligations, while protecting people and enabling aerospace.
The Aviation Security department are looking to a number of Compliance Auditors to join our team. We will look to train and develop you towards playing an active role in keeping the public safe and secure when travelling. You will conduct observations, inspections, audits, and tests to establish whether security standards are being met, and whether rectification or enforcement action needs to be taken, where necessary. You will be sharing your findings at meetings and in reports that you create, and holding active engagements with industry members you will hold responsibility for.
Your working relationships will be with industry managers, business managers and operational staff and can be from a wide range of organisations from across the aviation sector including airports, air carriers, cargo companies and in-flight suppliers from anywhere across the UK. The role exposes Auditors to the fascinating, and widely varied aviation sector, where you will be challenged to constantly develop your expertise into becoming an expert in your field.
The role will require you to travel to different sites across the UK in line with a pre-planned schedule of work provided in advance.
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- Up to 2 nights a week on average.
- Once trained, up to 4 nights away on average 5 times per year for team-based Audits or Inspections.
About You
To apply for this role, you do not need to be from an aviation or security background, and we welcome applications from all professional backgrounds. We are looking for motivated individuals who can display the following experience/skills:
- The ability to learn and apply complex information quickly.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including fluency in English as you will be creating accurate evidence-based reports.
- Keen eye for detail, with the ability to explain information clearly.
- The ability to build rapport and effective working relationships with both a variety of stakeholders and colleagues.
- Demonstrate resilience and composure in the face of a challenge, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- You need to have a good knowledge of implementing policies and procedures and an understanding of why it’s important.
- Literate in MS office programmes.
- Willingness to work flexibly as the role will require you to travel to different sites across the UK.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
The successful applicants will need to hold, or be willing and able to obtain, security vetting to at least SC level (NB: this requires uninterrupted residency in the UK for a minimum of 5 years).
What Can We Offer You?
We offer a competitive salary and fully comprehensive professional training so that you understand the regulations, the operational environment and to prepare you for when you are interacting with industry stakeholders. But we don’t stop at initial training and commit as an organisation to support your development further to assist you in achieving your career goals.
We are an organisation committed to the wellbeing of its staff and ensure an appropriate work-life balance. After the 6-month training period (which needs to be full time) we can provide the opportunity to work flexibly, or part time, subject to agreement. If you are aware of any requirements or reasonable adjustments at the point of application, then please let us know.
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.
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.
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.
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 14th September 2025
Sift of Candidates: Week Commencing Monday 15th September 2025
Interview Date: An assessment centre will take place on Wednesday 1st October and Thursday 2nd October to be held in person at Aviation House, Gatwick. Shortlisted candidates must be available to attend on one of these dates. We are unable to offer any further dates or times for Assessment.
Start Date: To allow time for the vetting processes to be completed, the start date for these positions is Monday 5th January 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.
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