Salary: Starting at £49,007 per annum

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Full Time

Security Level: SC

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.

The Role

This role sits in our Investigations & Enforcement Team, part of the CAA’s Office of the General Counsel, and is responsible for investigating allegations of breaches of aviation legislation to a successful conclusion.  By encouraging compliance with rules applicable to civil aviation, we can protect consumers and the public.  Our Investigation Officers contribute to these aims by conducting criminal and regulatory investigations across the UK.

• Consistently display the CAA’s Values and work to our regulatory principles
• Conduct legally compliant and ethical investigations into alleged breaches of aviation legislation
• Conduct investigations with the minimum of supervision and to a high standard
• Take written witness statements and gather exhibits
• Conduct interviews under caution
• Ensure disclosure obligations can be and are met
• Prepare timely case files for legal assessment
• Provide regular updates to witnesses and people under investigation
• Attend court as a witness and officer in the case, and support witnesses as required
• Conduct sensitive internal investigations, maintaining high levels of confidentiality
• Carry out intelligence-led ramp checks at aerodromes across the United Kingdom
• Provide training and informal advice and guidance to colleagues across the CAA
• Work collaboratively with and actively promote collaboration with other CAA teams and external agencies
• Contribute to the development of improvements in the way IET delivers its work

Investigation Officers act in accordance with the CAA’s Values and Regulatory Principles, the Investigations & Enforcement Team Code of Practice and always in compliance with legislation and Codes of Practice, including but not limited to:

• The Civil Aviation Act 1982
• The Police & Criminal Evidence Act 1984
• The Criminal Procedure & Investigations Act 1996
• The Human Rights Act 1998
• The Data Protection Act 1998 and the General Data Protection Regulation
• The Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
• Attorney General’s Guidelines on Disclosure

About You

You should have proven experience in conducting criminal investigations, preferably including technical and specialist offences.

You will need to be able to demonstrate integrity, skill and professional judgment, particularly in dealing with sensitive investigations. 

Essentials

Possess a full driving licence and be willing to undertake regular and extensive UK travel, including overnight stays.

Possess a valid passport and be willing to conduct enquiries overseas.

Undergo security vetting to SC level.

Be willing to undertake regular and extensive UK including overnight stays and/or overseas travel.

The CAA exists to protect consumers and the broader public in its dealing with the whole range of aviation activities. Our activities are guided by five strategic objectives:

• To enhance aviation safety performance
• To improve choice and value for aviation consumers now and in the future
• To improve environmental performance
• To ensure that civil aviation entities operating in the UK maintain security arrangements
• To ensure that the CAA is an efficient and effective organisation

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.

Working With Us
 

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!
 

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 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. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone.

Our Values
 

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

Closing Date: Friday 16th February 2024
Interview Date: W/C Monday 19th or Monday 26th February 2024

Please note – interviews will take place at the Gatwick office face to face.

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.