Airfield Support Team Supervisor

Serco Limited; Brize Norton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Training & courses

Wellbeing program

Employee discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Serco Limited is seeking an Airfield Support Team Supervisor to lead the day-to-day delivery of critical airfield support activities at RAF Brize Norton. You will ensure safe, efficient services in line with RAF and Serco requirements, supporting aviation operations.

As part of Defence Airfield Services, you will lead a skilled team responsible for air traffic management equipment safeguarding, radio communications, and operational support services, contributing to aviation safety and mission

Qualifications

• 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 (BPSS) clearance, hold a full UK driving licence with fewer than six penalty points and meet the required colour 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 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Air traffic systems

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Security clearance BPSS

Job description

Airfield Support Team Supervisor

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 (and the option to buy up to five additional leave days each year)
• 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.