Airfield Support Team Supervisor

Serco; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Internal training

Volunteer day

Retail discounts

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Airfield Support Team Supervisor at RAF Brize Norton to lead day-to-day airfield support activities, ensuring safe, compliant delivery of technical services for aviation operations.

You'll manage air traffic management equipment safeguarding, radio communications systems and related services, collaborate with RAF stakeholders, and foster continuous improvement while promoting safety and operational capability.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Knowledge of air traffic control ground radio communications systems, aviation engineering environments or comparable technical operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident problem solver able to manage priorities and work under pressure.
• Able to obtain Security Check (BPSS) clearance and hold a UK driving licence with <6 penalty points including color perception standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day delivery of Airfield Support Team activities, allocating work and resources to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure air traffic management equipment safeguarding activities are completed in line with regulatory and local requirements.
• Oversee the control, maintenance, servicing and installation of radio communications equipment, antennas and related systems.
• Manage station frequency allocations, renewals and stakeholder communications.
• Promote a Zero Harm culture by reporting and addressing safety concerns, hazards and compliance issues.
• Support, develop and coach colleagues while monitoring performance, competency and training requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Airfield ops

Radio communications

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location: RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, OX18 3LX

Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Schedule: Full-time. Role includes occasional travel for training, meetings and MoD site visits.

Ready to impact a better future?

As an Airfield Support Team Supervisor in our Defence Airfield Services team, you'll lead the day-to-day delivery of critical airfield support activities at RAF Brize Norton. You'll ensure technical services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with Royal Air Force and Serco requirements, helping to support essential aviation operations.

By leading a skilled team responsible for air traffic management equipment safeguarding, radio communications systems and operational support services, you'll help maintain a safe operating environment that supports military aviation activities. You'll work closely with Royal Air Force stakeholders, create impactful solutions, drive continuous improvement and make a positive impact on operational capability, safety and the future success of the service.

What You'll Do As An Airfield Support Team Supervisor

• Lead and supervise the day-to-day delivery of Airfield Support Team activities, allocating work and resources to meet operational requirements.
• Ensure air traffic management equipment technical safeguarding activities are completed in accordance with regulatory and local requirements.
• Oversee the control, maintenance, servicing and installation of radio communications equipment, antennas and related systems.
• Manage station frequency allocations, renewals and associated stakeholder communications.
• Promote a Zero Harm culture by ensuring safety concerns, hazards and compliance issues are reported and addressed appropriately.
• Support, develop and coach colleagues while monitoring performance, competency and training requirements.

Does this sound like you?

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience with the ability to prioritise work, manage performance and develop colleagues.
• Knowledge of air traffic control ground radio communications systems, aviation engineering environments or comparable technical operations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trust and effective working relationships.
• Confident problem solver who can make sound decisions, manage competing priorities and respond effectively under pressure.
• Able to obtain and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance, hold a full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points and meet the required colour perception standard.

What We Offer

• 25 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

We prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.

• 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).

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