Graduate - Technology & Cyber Security

This role will commence in September 2026. This is a specialist technology and cyber security programme. At the CAA we offer a 2-year rotational graduate programme, providing you with the opportunity to stretch and challenge yourself across various placements focusing on technology and cyber security. This is designed to nurture and develop your skills, knowledge and future potential within technology and cyber security. The programme will enable you to develop: Working at the CAA in a technology role offers early responsibility, breadth of exposure, and strong mentorship, all within an organisation whose goals (safety, innovation, public service) can be highly motivating. As a graduate, you'll rotate through key areas of our Information Services Department (ISD) including software engineering, information security, and architecture. You will gain hands-on experience and learning by doing. Guided by a world-class regulatory technology team, you'll build the foundations for a career in IT. Our Development Commitment To You We are committed to supporting your growth and success as you begin your professional journey. Our graduate development promise includes:

1. Structured Onboarding We will provide a comprehensive induction program to help you understand our culture, values, and expectations, ensuring a smooth transition into your graduate programme.

2. Continuous Learning You will have access to tailored training programs, workshops, and digital learning resources to develop both technical and soft skills relevant to your career path.

3. Mentorship and Guidance We will pair you with mentors to support your professional development and confidence.

4. Feedback and Support You will receive regular performance reviews and constructive feedback to help you achieve your goals and maximise your potential.

5. Well-being and Inclusion We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being and encourages collaboration and innovation. Post Programme We provide opportunities to deepen your understanding of policy through practical projects and developmental assignments, positioning you for a role within Technology and Cyber at the end of the graduate scheme. What We Need From You Please apply to the link provided with your CV, we would also like you to complete a cover letter including answers to the following questions:

• Why are you interested in working for the CAA?

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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 Inclusivity We 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. Our Benefits We offer a range of excellent benefits such as:

• 28 days annual leave + public holidays (additional 5 days leave purchase scheme)
• Generous pension scheme (Up to 12% employer contribution)
• Wellbeing Room at Gatwick
• Mental Health and Suicide First Aiders
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements available
• Employee Assistance Programme, talking therapies and neurodiversity support via Occupational Health & access to Headspace for colleagues and 5 dependents
• Free onsite gym at Gatwick or discounted gym membership for London
• EV charging points
• Employee Development courses internally and via Skillsoft

Here at the CAA, 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. From sustainability to space, innovation to inspiration, the CAA is recognised as a world leader at the cutting edge of this exciting and ever-changing sector. We are more than regulators-we're innovators. Every day, we make a positive impact by ensuring security, safety, and consumer value across the skies. But our mission doesn't stop there. We're driving change in some of the most exciting sectors of aviation: Space. Drones. eVTOL. These aren't just emerging technologies-they're the future, and we're leading the way. Join us and play a vital role in tackling global challenges including shaping how aviation influences the world for generations to come. Your ideas, your expertise, your passion-they all matter here. We are different. We make amazing happen and if you are about to graduate (or have graduated within the last 2 years) have a passion for technology and cyber security and expect/have a 2:1 or above, and you could start making your very own amazing happen from September!