Programme Director: Economics & Economic Regulation
Location: London, GB
Salary: £95,000 up to £115,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Contract type: 1 x Permanent and 1 x 12 months Fixed Term Contract – Maternity Cover.
Security Level: BPSS
We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in our field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards.
The Role
The economic regulation and competition policy team is a vital part of the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) Consumers and Markets Group (CMG). The focus of the team is to protect consumers by ensuring that airports and air traffic service (ATS) providers do not exploit their market position. Understanding the impact of policy options and our actions is essential in ensuring we protect the interests of consumers while allowing a fair investment opportunity for investors.
The team has responsibility for the economic regulation of Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL), Gatwick Airport Limited (GAL) and the monopoly air traffic services provider for the UK, NATS (En Route) Plc (NERL). This includes the development, oversight and enforcement of price control arrangements and other licence obligations.
We are looking for a highly experienced senior level economist to play a critical delivery role as Programme Director in the CAA’s economic regulation of airports and ATS. Working closely with the Chief Economist and alongside other Programme Directors, this role will oversee the design and delivery of key programmes of work for the next price control reviews for HAL and NERL.
Reporting to the Chief Economist, the Programme Director will oversee the work of Heads and senior regulatory experts in the delivery and implementation of our work programmes to discharge our statutory duties through our economic regulation activities and supporting the wider organisation in policy development.
As a Programme Director for economics and economic regulation, you will be responsible for:
* The leadership of and driving forward the price control programmes for airports and ATS.
* Developing the price control strategy and ensuring the delivery of economic and financial analysis supports our work on price controls.
* Ensuring key deliverables are clear, on time, produced to a high quality, robust to external challenge and scrutiny.
* Overseeing the work of a range of heads, economists, and policy advisors.
* Developing the overall approach to engagement at a senior level with key stakeholders.
* Developing the strategy for using external technical advisors and consultants.
* Working closely with the Chief Economist and other Programme Directors.
* Development and empowering of team members.
* Championing and demonstrating CAA values and D&I policy.
About You
Skills, knowledge, and experience that are essential for the job:
* An outstanding track record of expertise and delivery in regulatory economics.
* Significant experience working at a senior level as an economist in a regulatory environment.
* Strong leadership skills and experience of developing and delivering work programmes.
* Authoritative and skilled communicator with the ability to explain complex information.
* Excellent drafting skills and able to deliver concise and clear written material.
* Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable skills, knowledge, and experience:
* Experience of regulatory finance and accounting issues.
* Knowledge of aviation and transport.
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.
If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.
The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees.
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.
Working With Us
We have embraced hybrid working and offer flexible working patterns.
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!
Closing Date: noon 22nd January 2025
Interview Date: W/c 3rd February 2025
No recruitment agencies please.
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