Looking for an apprenticeship that really takes off? As an Business Administration Apprentice at the UK’s aviation and aerospace regulator, you’ll build vital skills while supporting STEM programmes that inspire the next generation. You will be part of a very dynamic team that works across all the areas of expertise of the CAA. You will have the chance to work and interact with international partners and stakeholders and to support our purpose of raising aviation standards around the world.
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.
Your roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Support a range of tasks including monitoring and managing the email inbox.
- Arranging and supporting meetings.
- Produce meeting documentation.
- Diary management, support STEM events.
- Support small projects aligned with the government grant funding for STEM.
- Update processes and procedure documentation and project reporting.
- Liaise with internal staff and external partners to coordinate STEM resources.
- Communicate policies and how they impact on decisions taken by stakeholders both verbally and in writing and provide clarification and explanation on more complex issues.
- Support STEM Affinity network members to ensure legal requirements are met; Risk Assessments/Public liability/safeguarding.
- Attend meetings with stakeholders to provide guidance, education or discuss decisions, and on occasion chair meetings.
- Work closely with the communications and media team to support the internal and external promotion of the STEM programme.
- Support procurement processes when onboarding suppliers and partners of the STEM programme.
- Take responsibility for analysing data, impact measurement or research materials conduction research activities, supporting colleagues and management.
- Ensure that enquiries from internal and/or external customers are forwarded to key focal points in a timely manner.
- Liaise with external authorities and entities when required.
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 are;
Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone
Desired Skills
- Good IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Applications - Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to work to deadlines - Confident communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills - A strong eye for visual design and composition - Capable of using initiative
Personal qualities
- Team player and the ability to work collaboratively
- Good Customer Service Skills
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with people
- The ability to manage multiple tasks
Qualifications required
5 GCSE's A-C/9-4 or equivalent (including Maths and English)
2 A levels or equivalent.
Future prospects
Once the apprenticeship is completed there is a potential opportunity for the successful candidate to be offered a permanent role that suits their skill set and experience.
Training to be delivered
Business Administration Level 3
Maths and English Functional skills (if required)
Employer
Civil Aviation Authority - West Sussex
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Aviation House
Hampshire
Crawley
RH6 0YR
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