An exclusive opportunity has opened for a Head of Safety to join our clients Safety & Compliance team, reporting directly to the Managing Director. As the nominated safety lead, you'll ensure compliance, oversee the Safety Management System (SMS), and lead safety and compliance initiatives across aviation, occupational health, and environmental standards. Key Responsibilities- - Lead and develop the Safety function to achieve high-quality Safety & Compliance outcomes.
- Engage with senior management, safety leads, customers, and regulators.
- Oversee hazard identification, risk management, and crisis response planning.
- Experience and Expertise in Safety Standards
- Practical experience and expertise in aviation safety standards and safe operating practices.
- Comprehensive Knowledge
- Operational Requirements: Knowledge of relevant parts of operational procedures.
- AOC Holder’s Specifications: Understanding the AOC (Air Operator Certificate) holder’s operational specifications, when relevant.
- Operations Manual: Familiarity with the need and content of the AOC holder’s operations manual, when applicable.
- Specialised Safety Knowledge
- Human Factors (HF): Understanding HF principles.
- Safety Management Systems (SMS): Expertise in SMS as per UK management requirements, including ICAO Annex 19 and compliance monitoring.
- Relevant Work Experience
- At least 5 years in a relevant role, with a minimum of 2 years in the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position.
- Educational Qualifications
- Either a relevant engineering degree (aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, avionics, etc.) or an aircraft maintenance technician qualification, with additional education approved by the CAA.
- Alternatively, an additional 5 years of experience in relevant aircraft maintenance, airworthiness management, or task surveillance may substitute for the degree.
- Knowledge of Organisation's CAME
- Familiarity with the organisation’s Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME).
- Aircraft Type Knowledge
- Formalised training on relevant aircraft types, equivalent to Part-66 Appendix III Level 1 General Familiarisation. Training may be provided by a Part-147 organisation, the manufacturer, or another CAA-accepted entity. For lighter aircraft (2,730 kg MTOM or less), this may be replaced by documented evidence or a CAA-assessed knowledge demonstration.
- Maintenance and Regulatory Knowledge
- Proficiency in maintenance methods and thorough understanding of applicable regulations.
On offer is a competitive package with
up to £110,000 in salary,
up to 8% matched pension contribution, and
private BUPA healthcare for you and your immediate family. Our client offers a
salary sacrifice EV car scheme to help you drive green and save!
You must hold the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.
If you bring strong aviation safety expertise and a proactive approach to safety leadership, reach out to join a team where your impact will be felt across the organisation!
