International Legislation Officer

Whiteley
4 weeks ago
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Location: Whiteley (adhoc site visits when required - est once per month)

Duration: 5 month contract

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Role details:

NATS (National Air Traffic Services) are looking for an International Legislation Officer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves covering a 6-month secondment with an ASAP start, requiring approximately one day per month onsite. This position is crucial for shaping the future international landscape within which our client operates.

Job Responsibilities:

Research, track and analyse international regulatory developments across relevant rulemaking authorities and standards organisations
Develop succinct briefings to inform and engage teams across NATS on relevant regulatory developments
Work with teams across the business to develop clear positions to be used by NATS in international engagement
Support NATS engagement activities with relevant authorities
Develop and maintain an appropriate suite of processes and digital tools in support of the International Affairs team's regulatory analysis and communications activities
Act as a focal point to help drive the team's business improvement activities

Job Requirements:

A broad understanding and experience of international regulatory processes, ideally in Air Traffic Management or the wider aviation industry, and how to engage effectively in such processes.
Good analytical skills, an eye for detail and an ability to quickly gain understanding of complex regulatory and international subjects
Good organisational skills with the ability to coordinate and manage multiple project activities and other priorities concurrently in a dynamic environment
A high level of communication and inter-personal skills, particularly writing briefing papers for senior audiences and in relationship building
An ability to progress activities independently and work effectively within a supportive team and with other teams across NATS
A proactive and flexible approach and the ability to take the initiative and a desire for learning and self-improvement
A good knowledge of or capability to explore and introduce the application of digital tools to business processes and / or communications
If you are an experienced professional in international regulatory processes looking for an exciting opportunity within the aerospace sector, we encourage you to apply now. Join our client's dynamic team in Whiteley and contribute to addressing some of the industry's greatest challenges

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