Safety & Compliance Operations Manager

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Safety & Compliance Ops Manager

SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK and international

LOCATION: RAF Brize Norton (60% of your working week must be office based) TYPE: Full time, able to work unusual hours when required 

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, shopping discounts and much more.

• Work / Life Balance: 35 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off! Hybrid working, flexible working, option to buy/sell holiday (AP+).

• Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities.

• Health & Wellbeing: Bupa health insurance (including assisted fertility treatments and gender dysphoria & reassignment support), wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime yoga / meditation.

• Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave..

• Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity).

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Airbus A400M Atlas Support Centre UK based at RAF Brize Norton. You will join a team dedicated to delivering key defence outputs, providing a continuous 24/7 service to the Royal Air Force to ensure the airworthiness of their fleet at home and overseas. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategic objectives and directly support the Head of Safety & Compliance in a dynamic, hybrid organisation.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

• Lead and mentor the Safety & Compliance team, managing day-to-day activities, escalations, competency assessments, and the oversight of departmental activities to foster a positive safety culture.

• Act as the primary deputy for the Head of Safety & Compliance, overseeing strategic implementation, governance, and reporting safety and quality data to the Accountable Manager and Senior Leadership Team.

• Drive the Quality and Safety Management Systems (QMS/SMS) by facilitating practical problem solving, management of change sessions, and risk assessments.

• Execute duties as a Lead Auditor and Investigator, conducting regulatory audits and liaising with the MAA, external customers, and suppliers to ensure strict compliance with Part 145, Part M, and ISO 9001 requirements.

ABOUT YOU

• Engineering background with experience in Aviation Continuing Airworthiness (EASA, CAA, or UK MAA) and ISO 9001 standards.

• Proven experience in managing Quality and Safety Management Systems, including Practical Problem Solving and Risk Assessment.

• Qualified as a Safety Investigator and/or Quality Auditor.

• Experience in managing teams and decision-making at an operational level.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Quality Assurance

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