MIDAS Safety Manager - SC cleared

Evodia Limited; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 96,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive day rate

Job summary

Evodia Limited is seeking a SC cleared MIDAS Safety Manager based in Bristol with flexible hybrid working. You will manage safety compliance across Defence programmes, lead safety assessments, hazard logs, and ensure ALARP throughout lifecycle.

Essential experience includes defence safety policies, system safety, and acquisition processes. The role requires membership in a professional safety body and a strong safety governance mindset.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system safety policy and safety management.
• Experience in managing Defence Safety Management policies and procedures.
• Understanding of Defence Acquisition processes.
• Member of a Professional Safety Institute or equivalent body.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, maintenance, and assurance of Safety Assessments, Hazard Logs, and Safety Management Plans, ensuring compliance to policies.
• Verify project adherence to UK/EU legislation, Defence Standards and NAD policies.
• Facilitate hazard analysis processes such as HAZOP, FTA, and FMEA, deriving safety and environmental requirements.
• Act as safety SME, presenting evidence-based safety arguments to senior stakeholders including Chief Engineers, Duty Holders, and suppliers.
• Advising the Chief Engineer, compiling safety data, supporting Safety Panels, and managing relevant safety registers.

Skills

System safety policy

Safety management tools

Defence safety policies

Defence acquisition processes

Safety Institute member

Education

Professional Safety Institute member

Job description

Are you an experienced Safety Professional with a background in Defence programmes? We’re partnering with a leading client to find a SC cleared MIDAS Safety Manager for an exciting opportunity based in Bristol, with flexible hybrid working. If you hold SC clearance and have a solid track record managing safety compliance within Defence, this role could be your next career move.

Role Overview

This position involves working across the Mission Planning, Identification, Defensive Aids and Survivability (MIDAS) team, supporting the delivery of mission-critical equipment on Maritime Platforms and Aircraft. As Safety Manager, you'll provide expert guidance to ensure complex systems are delivered safely, compliant with Defence standards, and operate within ALARP principles throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Management & Assurance: Lead the development, maintenance, and assurance of Safety Assessments, Hazard Logs, and Safety Management Plans, ensuring compliance to policies.
• Compliance & Governance: Verify project adherence to UK/EU legislation, Defence Standards (notably DEF STAN 00-056), and NAD policies.
• Hazard Identification: Facilitate hazard analysis processes such as HAZOP, FTA, and FMEA, deriving safety and environmental requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as safety SME, presenting evidence-based safety arguments to senior stakeholders including Chief Engineers, Duty Holders, and suppliers.
• Supporting Safety Governance: Advising the Chief Engineer, compiling safety data, supporting Safety Panels, and managing relevant safety registers.

Essential Experience

• Proven expertise in system safety policy and safety management tools & processes.
• Experience in managing Defence Safety Management policies and procedures.
• Understanding of Defence Acquisition processes.
• Member of a Professional Safety Institute or equivalent body.

Desirable Skills

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineering status or equivalent experience.
• Experience with commodity equipment across Land, Air, and Maritime environments.

Details & Remuneration

This contract runs from ASAP until 31 March 2027, with a scope for extension. The role offers a day rate of up to £600 (inside IR35), working 7.5 hours per day, based in Bristol with the flexibility of hybrid working, requiring only 2 days per week onsite.

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