Sustainability Panel Member

If candidates use AI tools to assist with their application, we ask that this is made clear in their application. Applications which do not include both a CV and covering letter will not be considered. To ensure a fair and inclusive approach, if candidates require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know., The CAA's mission as the UK's independent, specialist civil aviation regulator is 'protecting people, enabling aerospace'. One strategic focus area within this mission is to support aviation to improve environmental sustainability. The CAA's strategy, vision and mission can be found here: https://www.caa.co.uk/Our-work/About-us/Our-Strategy/., The main responsibilities and focus of the Panel include:

• Being reactive in responding to requests for technical and strategic input from the CAA. This may include around both specific projects or tasks being undertaken by the CAA which have or may have an environmental sustainability element, and the delivery and evolution of the CAA's Environmental Sustainability Strategy.
• Being proactive in embedding sustainability knowledge into the CAA, to support the CAA to both understand and embed sustainability as a cross-organisational theme but to also have an evidence-based approach to taking account of environmental sustainability interests and impacts in its regulatory policy and framework (although not in relation to individual regulatory decisions). The Panel are also expected to provide wider strategic knowledge of relevance to the CAA gained through the Panel's specialist expertise and networks, both in aviation and more widely.
If you feel you have the requisite knowledge and expertise and have a passionate interest in environmental sustainability issues impacting the aviation industry and wish to apply for this role, please provide the following documents:
• An up-to-date CV.
• A supporting covering letter (maximum two pages) that outlines:
• your interest and motivations for applying to be a member of the CAA's Environmental Sustainability Panel.
• how you meet the skills, experience, and expertise that we are looking for, as set out above; and
• any potential or perceived conflicts of interest
  
  Ability to articulate both complex and technical matters in layperson terms to aid wider understanding of the issues and opportunities regarding environmental matters in aviation.
• The skills to develop collective agreement on outcomes across complex, challenging, and technical issues.
• Excellent technical understanding of externalities associated with aviation, such as carbon, noise, air quality and biodiversity.
• Ability to listen and challenge in a constructive manner, providing an objective and independent point of view, and influence outcomes based on sound technical advice and insight.
• Work collaboratively with the ability to take account of different perspectives as part of a collegiate decision-making process and to take ownership for decisions made, and take a neutral approach to complex, nuanced issues; and
• Be able to analyse and evaluate complex information, including qualitative and quantitative research and market data, in order to form opinions and make fair, balanced and proportionate decisions based on evidence and reasoned argument.
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE IN ONE OR MORE COMPETENCIES BELOW: Highly desirable
• Expertise (academic and/or from industry) in aviation economics, environmental economics or other similar behavioural or social science fields
• Expertise and an understanding of mitigation of the environmental impacts of aviation, including an understanding of the relevance of political/policy systems to aviation and the environment (ideally from an industry perspective).
Desirable
• Expertise in technology and innovation and understanding of how this may impact aviation.
• Expertise in best practice community engagement
• Expertise in research including a broad understanding of both primary and secondary research methodologies, familiarity with analytical tools and processes, experience in engaging with and obtaining the views of those who may be more difficult to reach, and an ability to communicate observations.
• Experience advising on sustainability issues within the aviation sector or other modes of transport.
We welcome applications from all areas of society and want our Panel to be representative of the UK society as a whole. However, to ensure the Panel's independence, we are not able to accept applications from people currently working for companies that we regulate nor people from advocacy groups.,
• how you meet the skills, experience, and expertise that we are looking for, as set out above; and
• any potential or perceived conflicts of interest.