Airfield Safety & Compliance Officer

MAG (Airports Group); Kegworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution (up to 10%)

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Discounts across the company network

2 volunteering days per year

Free Virtual GP 24/7 access

Care Concierge service

Free Uniform

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) seeks an Airfield Safety & Compliance Officer to manage airside safety, regulatory compliance, and incident investigations at East Midlands Airport. You will liaise with operational teams, service partners, and regulators to maintain a safe operating environment and respond effectively to disruptions.

The role requires experience in airfield operations or safety-critical environments, practical incident investigation skills, and the ability to coordinate across multiple

Qualifications

• Experience in airfield operations or safety critical environments.
• Proven ability to lead investigations into safety incidents.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
• Ability to influence external service partners and coordinate with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide airside safety briefings and training to contractors, partners, and staff.
• Liaise during disruptions or emergencies to ensure clear communication and rapid resolution.
• Ensure airside areas and baggage docks are clean and free of FOD.
• Oversee aircraft movements and marshalings using ICAO signals.
• Coordinate and manage airside activities to support on-time aircraft turnarounds.
• Investigate incidents, document evidence, and escalate findings to the Airfield Operations Duty Manager.

Skills

Airfield operations

Accident investigations

Decision making under pressure

Communication with service partners

Problem solving

Airside Driving Permit

CTC security clearance

Full UK driving license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK’s number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region.

Summary

How would you like to be part of an exciting opportunity at the East Midlands Airport responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective operations of all airside activities at East Midlands Airport. The role of Airfield Safety & Compliance Officer serves as a critical link between operational teams, service partners, and regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and promoting a safe working environment . We are looking for someone who has either previously worked in airfield operations or a safety critical environment.

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:

• Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Huge rangeof company discounts
• 2 volunteering days per year
• FreeVirtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Care Concierge service
• Free Uniform

The role

• To provide airside safety briefings and training to external contractors, service partners, and staff as required.
• Act as a key liaison during operational disruptions or emergencies to ensure clear communication and efficient resolution.
• Ensure the airside environment, including baggage docks are clean and FOD free.
• Undertake aircraft marshalling as and when required using ICAO standard signals
• Monitor all aircraft movements to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Provide "Follow Me" guidance when required, and proactively identify, address, and document any safety-related issues in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly to incidents, collect and document relevant evidence, and conduct thorough airside safety investigations.
• Escalate findings and reports to the Airfield Operations Duty Manager to ensure appropriate action and resolution
• Monitor wildlife hazards and ensure the effective implementation of the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
• Supervise third-party operations to ensure adherence to safety, operational, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate and manage airside activities to support efficient aircraft turnaround and on-time performance.
• Respond to incidents such as fuel spills, foreign object debris (FOD), and emergencies, taking prompt action to mitigate risks.
• Ensure the airfield remains operational during adverse weather, including snow, ice, or low visibility conditions, by implementing the airport’s contingency plans.
• Manage and supervise airside projects and ensure safe execution by contractors.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with airside service partners, including airlines, ground handling agents, and emergency services.

What will make you successful in the role?

• Experience in airfield operations/safety critical environment
• Experience of implementing operational procedures and processes to ensure safety at all times.
• Vast Experience in carrying out in depth accident investigations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to think in a creative and innovative manner
• Ability to investigate incidents under pressure in a calm and measured manner.
• People skills for influencing external service partners.
• Technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Achieve and maintain an intermediate operations qualification
• Must be capable of obtaining CTC level security clearance.
• Must hold a full UK driving license.
• Must be capable of obtaining an Airside Driving Permit, including all medical requirements.
• Must hold, or be capable of obtaining, a firearms license.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.