Aviation Safety & Compliance Lead — Hybrid

British Antarctic Survey; Little Saxham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific organization is seeking an Aviation Safety Manager to oversee the Air Unit Safety Management System. This role involves developing and implementing safety protocols and engaging with personnel to enhance the safety culture. The ideal candidate will have experience in aviation operations, strong leadership skills, and a background in hazard identification. With a focus on safety compliance and continuous improvement, this position supports the safety of operations both in Antarctica and globally.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Civil Service pension

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in an aviation operations or engineering environment.
• Experience of written procedure or manual production.
• Analysing technical data trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the development of the Aviation Safety Management System.
• Monitor and analyse the Aviation SMS effectiveness.
• Manage and edit the Air Unit Safety Bulletin.

Skills

Leadership & Management experience

Hazard identification and risk analysis

Proficient in written and spoken English language

Confident in organising & chairing meetings

Communication with external organisations

Education

CGSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

MS Office suite programs

Job description

A leading scientific organization is seeking an Aviation Safety Manager to oversee the Air Unit Safety Management System. This role involves developing and implementing safety protocols and engaging with personnel to enhance the safety culture. The ideal candidate will have experience in aviation operations, strong leadership skills, and a background in hazard identification. With a focus on safety compliance and continuous improvement, this position supports the safety of operations both in Antarctica and globally.