STEM Project Apprentice

STEM Project Apprentice

Salary: Up to £22k per annum

Contract Type: 18 month fixed term contract.
Security Level: BPSS.
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.

To provide project and administrative support across the CAA STEM Programme. Objectives may be adjusted so the role holder can support the business other areas whether this specific to one project/business area or more generic Professional Services Group support. All role holders will have comprehensive customer service and administration skills.

• Support a range of tasks including monitoring and managing the email inbox
• Arrange and support meetings
• 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 the 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. On occasions, they chair routine 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
• Responsible for analysing data, impact measurement or research materials, conducting 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 where required

• Team player and collaborates well
• Good IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent planning and organisation skills with the ability to work to deadlines
• Confident communicator with excellent oral and written communication skills – exceptional English language grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills
• A strong eye for visual design and composition
• Capable of using initiative
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with people
• 5 GCSE’s A–C / 9–4 or equivalent (must include Maths and English)
• 2 A levels or equivalent
• Some office‑based work experience would be advantageous

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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