SARG Stakeholder Events Co-Ordinator

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent (part time considered)

Security Level: BPSS

Location: AVH / Hybrid – min 2 days in the office per week or 8 days across the month

Visa Restrictions: This position does not currently offer visa sponsorship

Closing Date: 24 Jul 2026

Interview Date: WC 3 Aug 2026

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

The Stakeholder Events Co‑ordinator will work closely with the Safety & Airspace Regulations Group (SARG) Senior Leadership team, the SARG Head of Stakeholder Engagement and GDSAR’s Executive Assistant. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating and maintaining SARG’s engagement with key industry events in support of the overall SARG mission and organisational objectives.

You will engage with industry, the SARG Leadership team and our international team to ensure that SARG maintains the appropriate visibility, engagement and attendance both in the UK and across international forums. This role will include some travel throughout the UK to grow and maintain stakeholder relationships and support senior leaders on their engagements, but it is not considered to be extensive. The role will be primarily based at Aviation House with travel to Westferry, London as required.

Event Planning & Coordination

• Develop and manage a rolling programme of priority industry events aligned to SARG strategic objectives and the wider CAA engagement strategy.
• Coordinate SARG SLT attendance at domestic and international conferences, panels, workshops and technical forums to ensure appropriate representation and participation.
• Work with SARG SLT members and other SARG SME’s to prepare briefing materials, agendas, presentation content and key messages ahead of events.
• Lead on logistical planning, including scheduling, registration, travel arrangements and event‑day support.

Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Management

• Act as a liaison point between SARG and key industry bodies, event organisers, trade associations and international partners.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams across SARG, including the International, Strategy, Comms Team and Chairs Office, to ensure event activity is coordinated and consistent.
• Monitor emerging engagement opportunities and proactively advise SLT on events where SARG participation would strengthen regulatory visibility and impact.

Strategic Support & Delivery

• Support the SARG Head of Stakeholder Engagement in delivering a coherent and coordinated stakeholder engagement programme.
• Track and evaluate the effectiveness of SARG participation in events, identifying ways to increase impact, efficiency and strategic alignment.

About You

• Specialist experience in stakeholder engagement, ideally in an airline, airspace, aerospace, space industry or regulatory field.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, able to adapt to varying deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to distil complex information for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build positive, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Confidence working autonomously and proactively within a fast‑paced, multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Ability to anticipate requirements, identify risks and maintain attention to detail.
• Competence with Microsoft 365 tools, including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Good understanding of the aerospace sector, regulatory frameworks and relevant policies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively and confidently on strategic issues with varied audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and SMEs across different teams and functions.
• Confident use of analytical skills to resolve challenges often against competing priorities.
• Basic proficiency in Excel helpful for maintaining a database of engagement.
• Advanced PowerPoint skills helpful for presentation creation.
• Confidently uses own judgement and initiative.
• External affairs or public relations/communications qualifications preferred.

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or nationally protected information. Post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance. To be vetted you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

Inclusive Recruitment

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.