Economic Regulation Advisor
| Posting date: | 08 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,241 to £52,827 per year |
| Additional salary information: | National Salary - £44,241-£48,085 London Salary - £48,581-£52,827 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 431507/2 |
Summary
We are looking for a Policy Advisor to contribute to shaping the regulatory landscape that underpins one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects.
Heathrow is the UK’s only hub airport and holds a dominant position in the aviation market. To ensure fair pricing and protect the interests of passengers, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulates Heathrow’s charges. That regulation also plays a critical role in enabling the airport to secure the finance needed for expansion. In this role, you’ll be part of the team that sets the Department’s approach to Heathrow’s regulatory framework – a core pillar of the overall expansion programme, one of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects.
Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
- 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
- Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Read more in the Benefits section below!
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This role sits within the team responsible for setting and delivering the Department’s overall approach to the economic regulation of Heathrow. You will support the development of the future regulatory framework while playing a critical role in ensuring current workstreams run effectively and efficiently.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating regular engagement with the CAA, including agenda setting, logistics, and preparation of briefing material for SRO- and Director-level meetings.
- Supporting the development and delivery of specific policy proposals (e.g. secondary legislation, regulatory duties).
- Drafting clear, concise policy notes, correspondence, and briefings for internal and external audiences.
- Managing information flow and document control across the programme and regulatory partners.
- Undertaking analysis and research to inform policy options and ministerial advice.
- Helping to map and maintain stakeholder engagement routes across the Department and with the CAA.
- Monitoring regulatory developments, flagging risks, and maintaining internal tracking tools and logs.
For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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