Compliance Investigator (Kidlington)

Morson Edge; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace organization is seeking a skilled Compliance Investigator in Kidlington, UK. The successful candidate will conduct compliance investigations, ensure standards are met across multiple sites, and support a culture of continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and compliance monitoring tools is essential. This role offers a 6-month contract with potential extensions, focusing on the aviation MRO environment, and demands high analytical skills and detailed reporting abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation MRO or aerospace environments is essential.
• Understanding of problem-solving tools is vital.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC) is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth compliance investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Produce investigation reports for senior leadership and regulators.

Skills

Compliance investigations experience

RCA methodologies knowledge

EASA Part 145 and UK CAA regulations knowledge

Human Factors understanding

Analytical skills

Report-writing abilities

Tools

Compliance monitoring tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire, South East, UK. Morson Edge is seeking a skilled Compliance Investigator to join a leading aerospace organisation at Oxford Airport. This role sits within the Compliance Team and is critical in maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across UK sites.

The successful candidate will conduct detailed investigations, provide on-site compliance support, and ensure standardised practices across multiple locations within the UK Helicopter MRO environment.

• Pay: 24.05 PAYE / 32.18 Umbrella
• Location: Oxford Airport, Kidlington (the role requires travel to multiple UK sites)
• Duration: 6-month contract (likely to continue to be extended)
• Schedule: 37.5 hours a week

Role Purpose

As a Compliance Investigator, you will be responsible for conducting in-depth compliance investigations, performing root-cause analysis, and driving robust corrective and preventive actions. You will ensure that operational activities consistently meet regulatory requirements, internal quality standards, and safety expectations, while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Investigations & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead thorough investigations into compliance incidents, discrepancies, and safety concerns
• Conduct MEDA investigations where required
• Apply RCA tools (5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis) to determine underlying causes
• Identify Human Factors and Human Performance issues
• Track trends and systemic issues, ensuring sustainable CAPA solutions

Regulatory & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with UK CAA / EASA Part 145, Part CAMO, Part 21G, and MAA MRP145 / MIL CAMO standards
• Support Quality Assurance with audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring
• Manage and coordinate responses to audit findings and non-conformances

Process Improvement & Risk Mitigation

• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to enhance processes
• Recommend risk mitigation actions based on investigation outcomes
• Promote best practice in safety, compliance monitoring, and human factors

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

• Produce detailed, high-quality investigation reports for senior leadership and regulators
• Engage proactively with cross-functional teams to raise compliance awareness
• Maintain accurate investigation records and monitor CAPA through closure

  Essential Skills & Experience

  • Experience conducting compliance investigations in an aviation MRO or aerospace environment
  • Strong understanding of RCA methodologies and problem-solving tools
  • In-depth knowledge of EASA Part 145 and UK CAA regulations
  • Understanding of Human Factors, Human Performance, and limitationsExperience with audits / inspections in a maintenance organisation
  • Strong analytical skills with excellent report-writing abilities
  • Proficiency with QMS, compliance monitoring tools, and data analysis software

  Desirable Skills

  • Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement
  • MEDA investigation experience
  • Knowledge of Part CAMO, Part 21G, and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations
  • Understanding of ISO 9001 / AS9100 standards
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal communication skills
  • Extensive aviation compliance or audit experienceTPBN1_UKTJ

  Qualifications & Training

  Essential

  • Formal training in RCA / investigation methodologies
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC)

  Desirable

  • SMS certification
  • Aviation Auditor / Lead Auditor qualification
  • Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt
  • Extensive aviation compliance or audit experienceTPBN1_UKTJ