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Up to £80,000 (dependent on experience) + on call allowanceContract Type:

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London – Hybrid - (Minimum of 3 days p/w in office or with stakeholders)Visa Restrictions:

This position does not currently offer visa sponsorship.Assessment Centre Date: w/c 22nd September 2025Please submit your application via the VMA Group: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4286706017We 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 RoleThe Head of Communications Delivery is a dynamic public facing role, leading a team to deliver communications excellence across media relations, corporate communications, digital platforms (website, digital content) and social media channels. The Head of Communications Delivery will be expected to champion integrated communications and empower high-quality, results-drive communications that amplify the organisation’s mission, values and priorities.Team Leadership : Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Communications Delivery team, acting as deputy for Deputy Director as required and ensuring a coordinated and integrated approach to communications.Strategy Development and Implementation : Create and execute a mission-focused Communications Delivery Strategy aligned with organisational objectives including strategic planning, performance monitoring and reporting across digital platforms, social media and media relations.Reputation Management : Strategically position and protect the organisation''s reputation through effective external channels, horizon scanning for emerging issues and leading appropriate communications responses.Media and Corporate Communications : Strengthen media relations through proactive and reactive strategies, oversee high-quality corporate communications materials and manage media engagement.Digital and Social Media Leadership : Drive innovation in the CAA''s digital presence, lead digital strategy evolution, maintain brand consistency across all platforms and govern the team''s digital estate including websites.Campaign Management : Lead integrated communications campaigns including behavioural change initiatives ensuring value for money and measurable impact on organisational priorities.Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with other teams within the Communications and Engagement Team to ensure cohesive content development and communication delivery as we connect, advise and protect.Crisis Readiness : Maintain crisis communication plans covering all external channels.About YouMinimum essential requirements for the role:Demonstrable Leadership experience within communications deliveryProven experience holding a key role in a communication’s team with media and relationship work.Experience of managing, designing and running campaignsExperience of managing digital engagement and channelsEvidence of building relationships with national journalists and senior leaders within and outside of the organisation.Can demonstrate experience of continuously developing teams and change.Desirable skills for the role:Communications experience within the aerospace industry or regulated environmentAdditional InformationFor 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.BPSS -

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 clearanceThe 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 and PropertyThe role is based in London but will involve regular travel to Aviation House (our Gatwick office)The CAA will be relocating from Aviation House 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 2028InclusivityWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate our diversity ensuring all are backgrounds included here at the CAA. 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 offer a range of excellent benefits such as:Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available28 days annual leave + public holidays (additional 5 days leave purchase scheme)Generous pension scheme (Up to 12% employer contribution)Wellbeing Room at GatwickMental Health and Suicide First AidersEmployee Assistance Programme, talking therapies and neurodiversity support via Occupational Health and access to Headspace for colleagues and 5 dependentsFree onsite gym at Gatwick or discounted gym membership for LondonEV charging pointsEmployee Development courses internally and via SkillsoftOur ValuesDo The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click HerePlease submit your application via the VMA Group: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4286706017Closing Date: 11th September 2025Screening Calls: w/c 15th September 2025Assessment Centre Date: w/c 22nd September 2025We 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.Seniority level

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