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Date: 8 Jun 2026
Location: London, GB
Company: Civil Aviation Authority
Salary: circa £69,000 dependent upon experience
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Security Level: BPSS
Location: London – Canary Wharf – min 2 days in the office per week
Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship
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
The Regulatory Finance Specialist will be responsible for the development and delivery of well‑reasoned and evidence‑based regulatory finance policies for the CAA’s price control programmes. The role involves analysing financial and regulatory issues, working with complex financial models, and preparing accessible documentation for a range of audiences.
Core Accountabilities
Regulatory & Policy Analysis
- Lead elements of the development of regulatory finance policies that contribute to fair and proportionate price controls.
- Review and analyse stakeholder responses to consultations, highlighting key insights to inform policy decisions.
- Prepare clear, balanced briefings and recommendations for senior colleagues and decision‑makers.
Financial Modelling & Data Analysis
- Extract, interpret, and critically review outputs from regulatory finance models, identifying relevant trends and considerations.
- Work closely with modelling specialists to understand model structures, assumptions, and sensitivities.
- Present analysis in a structured and accessible way for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Documentation & Publication
- Draft, edit, and coordinate high‑quality documents for publication, such as consultation and decision papers.
- Ensure documents are accurate, transparent, and aligned with CAA standards.
- Contribute to the delivery of clear and well‑supported regulatory decisions.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build constructive working relationships with colleagues across finance, economics, legal, and policy functions.
- Engage with regulated entities and external stakeholders in a professional and open manner, where required.
- Actively contribute to maintaining a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
About You
Essential
- A degree in a relevant discipline such as finance, maths, economics or accounting (or equivalent)
- Holding, or seeking to obtain, a relevant professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA
- Strong ability to interpret and analyse quantitative and qualitative information.
- Experience working with financial models, including reviewing outputs and understanding key assumptions.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce well‑structured documents.
- Reliable organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- A cooperative approach and willingness to contribute to shared team objectives.
Desirable
- Experience in regulatory finance, economic regulation, corporate finance, or related areas.
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 you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.
If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.
For more information on BPSS clearance please visit – BPSS clearance
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 –
Closing Date: 28th June 2026
Interview Date: 28 & 29 July 2026 Westferry, Canary Wharf London
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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