Procurement Officer

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Salary: £24,944 up to £30,000 (dependent upon experience)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Security Level: SC

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

An exciting role in Procurement has arisen for a Procurement Officer. This role will be responsible for assisting with the purchasing of low value goods and services for the CAA Group (CAA, CAA International and Air Safety Support International) to ensure that the company’s operational needs are met, considering terms and conditions, price, quality, delivery, and supply. This is a diverse role and will involve a variety of low value purchases, contact with suppliers, advising internal business colleagues on the best approach to buying in line with CAAs Procurement Policy as well as administering the central email inbox, Procurement SharePoint site, Contracts Database and Dashboard. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to support other team members in larger spend projects.

Training will take place at Gatwick therefore there is a requirement to be more office based in the first couple of months thereafter, we would require weekly attendance to the Gatwick office (at least 1 day a week) with flexibility to attend other meetings as required by the business.

Working as part of a small operational team you will:

About You

To thrive in this role, you will need to be comfortable working independently. Additionally, you should be highly organised and able to take ownership of your own workload. Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills are essential as there will be high level interactions with CAA Colleagues.

Further Proficiencies Include

What Can We Offer You?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an interesting multi-category environment, interacting with a wide range of different stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. You will be working within a small and friendly team where there are always opportunities to collaborate on procurements and share knowledge. If you are motivated by a dynamic work environment, then this is a great role for you.

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 we will usually expect a reasonable period of residency in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken. For this role this will need to be 5 years.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on CTC and SC clearance please visit - Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone.

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.

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 – For more information please Click Here

Closing Date: 20th August 2025

Interview Date: w/c 25th August 2025

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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Location:
Guildford, England, United Kingdom
Salary:
£80,000 - £100,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management & Operations

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