Quality, Safety & Compliance Manager

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel firm is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to ensure compliance with safety regulations at London Heathrow. The role involves conducting audits, collaborating with teams to implement safety measures, and promoting a proactive safety culture. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in safety leadership. This position requires up to 75% travel and adaptability to varied hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant experience in EHSS programme management or operational safety leadership.
• Ability to conduct field audits and summarise findings.
• Strong analytical skills to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to implement a Safety Management System.
• Lead internal safety audit programmes.
• Evaluate and improve safety procedures and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Position: Quality Assurance Specialist

Department: Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) - Programmes & Strategy

Reports to: EHSS Leadership

Location: London Heathrow

Travel Requirement: Up to 75% (including nights, weekends, and holidays)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, compliance, and safety teams to implement tools, procedures, and processes supporting a robust company-wide Safety Management System.
• Lead and manage Unifi's internal safety audit programme to ensure operational compliance with both company and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current procedures and audit findings in reducing safety incidents; recommend and implement improvements as necessary.
• Conduct field audits and assessments to identify compliance gaps and root causes, propose and track corrective actions.
• Perform regular site visits to Unifi and customer stations to assess safety practices, coach staff, and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Collect feedback from local and regional leadership to improve the design and effectiveness of safety programmes.
• Develop and communicate impactful, scalable corrective actions to support compliance and continuous improvement across the organisation.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Aviation Safety, or a related discipline; or 3-6 years of relevant experience in EHSS programme management or operational safety leadership.
• Ability to independently conduct field audits and summarise findings for leadership review and continuous improvement efforts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Excellent technical and business writing skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Sway), with advanced Excel skills for data management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in airline/aviation operations, especially involving safety or quality assurance programmes.
• Proficiency with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Spotfire.
• Familiarity with digital safety management systems (e.g., Gensuite or similar platforms).

Work environment

• Office Environment: Standard office conditions with regular multitasking and deadline-driven responsibilities.
• Field Conditions: Frequent outdoor work in varying weather (rain, heat, cold, etc.) and near aircraft operations, including exposure to fumes, noise, and moving machinery (e.g., jet engines, propellers).
• Work Schedule: Flexibility required to work varied hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, based on operational needs