AESAS Delivery Manager

Serco; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday

Contributory pension scheme (up to 6%)

Internal training & qualifications/apr

Employee Assistance Programme & health

Retail discounts

Volunteer day & payroll giving

Employee networks

Job summary

Serco seeks an AESAS Delivery Manager at RNAS Yeovilton to lead safe and effective delivery of Aviation Engineering and Safety Assurance Services across Yeovilton and Culdrose. You will drive operational performance, ensure compliance with MAA, MRPs and contract requirements, and manage on-site teams with a focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

You will partner with Royal Navy stakeholders to maintain operational readiness and deliver impactful, reliable aviation services while

Qualifications

• Experience as an aircraft engineer with Form 4 responsibilities and delegated RN authority.
• Degree or HNC/HND in an engineering discipline.
• Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer and professional institution membership.
• Extensive civil or military aviation experience with airworthiness knowledge and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership, collaboration and clear stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Act as Serco on-site lead for AESAS activities at RNAS Yeovilton and Culdrose.
• Provide operational leadership and oversight across AESAS contract outputs.
• Ensure delivery meets safety, quality and contractual requirements.
• Build trusted relationships with Royal Navy customers and stakeholders.
• Lead performance reporting, risk management and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment, development, engagement and retention of AESAS staff.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Aircraft engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

HNC/HND in Engineering

Chartered / Incorporated Engineer

Job description

Location: RNAS Yeovilton, Yeovil, BA22 8HT

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Full-time, 38 hours per week

Ready to impact a better future?

As the AESAS Delivery Manager at RNAS Yeovilton, you’ll lead the safe, compliant and effective delivery of Aviation Engineering and Safety Assurance Services (AESAS) contract outputs at RNAS Yeovilton as the site lead. The AESAS Delivery Manager is also the operational lead for the AESAS contract across RNAS Culdrose. You'll provide operational leadership, build trusted customer relationships and ensure service delivery meets the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.

By leading critical aviation engineering support activities, you'll help maintain operational readiness, support national defence capabilities and create a positive impact through safe and reliable service delivery. Working closely with Royal Navy stakeholders and Serco colleagues, you'll help create impactful solutions that support the future while providing headroom for people to grow.

What You'll Do As a AESAS Delivery Manager

• Act as the Serco lead for operational activities for the AESAS 26 contract (both Culdrose and Yeovilton).
• Act as the senior Serco lead on site, providing operational leadership and oversight across all AESAS activities.
• Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of AESAS contract outputs at RNAS Yeovilton, ensuring contractual requirements are achieved safely, effectively and efficiently.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with Royal Navy customers and key stakeholders, representing Serco at meetings and governance forums.
• Ensure compliance with Military Aviation Authority (MAA), Military Regulatory Publications (MRP) Part 145, RA4801 and contractual requirements.
• Provide leadership and line management to AESAS employees, supporting recruitment, development, engagement and retention.
• Lead performance reporting, risk management and continuous improvement activities, ensuring delivery against key performance indicators and customer expectations.

Does this sound like you?

• An experienced aircraft engineer with the capability to hold Form 4 responsibilities and delegated engineering level J RN/authority requirements.
• Qualified to degree level or holding a Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in an engineering discipline
• A Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer and a registered member of a relevant professional institution.
• Significant experience within a civil or military aviation environment, with a strong understanding of airworthiness and aviation regulatory requirements.
• A proven leader who inspires trust, builds collaborative relationships and communicates effectively with customers, colleagues and stakeholders.

What We Offer

• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service
• Discounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• Paid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity
• Our employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.

Vetting And Checks

This role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, you will need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.

A Little Bit About Us

At Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.

Our Inclusive Recruitment Commitment

• Guaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.
• Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our 'Ban the Box' pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).

For support with your application, please contact [e-mail].

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