Regulatory and Compliance Manager

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd.; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate Fridays off (9-day fortnight

BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan

5% employer pension contribution

Annual incentive bonus scheme

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

Malloy Aeronautics Ltd. is seeking a Regulatory and Compliance Manager to oversee UK flying activities, ownership of regulatory documentation, and liaison with authorities such as the CAA and OFCOM. The role covers OSC, OA, SORA, and related permissions for defence and commercial UAV operations.

The candidate will ensure compliance with safety, airworthiness, and airspace use while coordinating with engineering, flight ops, safety, and QA teams. Security clearance and UK residency are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preparing and submitting SORA assessments and applications.
• Comprehensive understanding of the UK UAS regulatory environment.
• Strong communication in safety-critical and operational contexts.
• Experience coordinating engineering, flight ops, safety and QA teams.
• Ability to maintain high quality documentation and audit trails.

Responsibilities

• Generate and own flight operations governance documentation (OSC, OA, CFAOS, SORA).
• Submit operational & technical variations and site-specific flying permissions for SORAs.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulations for UAV flight safety and airworthiness.
• Act as primary liaison with regulatory bodies (CAA, MAA, AAIB, NATS) for approvals and exemptions.
• Own OFCOM permissions, renewals, and site permissions; ensure on-time updates.
• Coordinate with engineering and test teams to plan flight trials and approvals.
• Conduct aviation risk assessments for UK and international trials.
• Support pilot training, authorisation management, and crew certification.
• Drive continuous aviation safety culture and compliance improvements.

Skills

SORA submissions

UK UAS regulation

Regulatory liaison

Cross-functional coordination

Documentation & audits

Airspace & safety

Safety culture

Job description

Join the Team Building the Future of Flight

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, take on exciting challenges, and be part of a team that's shaping the future of aviation?

At Malloy Aeronautics, you'll play a key role in helping us develop innovative technology that's changing the way the world moves.

Who are we?

We're on a mission to revolutionise uncrewed flight. At Malloy Aeronautics, we develop advanced heavy-lift UAVs for both defence and commercial applications.

What sets us apart is our in-house approach. From design and engineering to manufacturing and testing, the majority of our work happens under one roof in Berkshire, allowing us to innovate quickly, maintain exceptional quality, and bring ideas to life faster.

For our teams, that means hands-on involvement, real ownership, and the opportunity to help shape the future of aviation.

What are we looking for?

The Regulatory and Compliance manager will be responsible for Malloy's regulatory compliance across all flying activities. The successful candidate would be the owner of all regulatory and governance documentation for UK flying operations -including civil and military contexts -covering OSC, OA, SORA, CFAOS and OFCOM, acting as the primary regulatory liaison with authorities such as the CAA, MAA, AAIB, and NATS.

Ability to hold Security Clearance - 5 years residence in the UK

What you'll be doing (but not limited to):

• Generate and own the company's flight operations governance documentation (e.g. OSC, OA, CFAOS, SORA), as required to ensure that flight operations enable the business to achieve its strategy.
• Submit operational & technical variations, and site-specific flying permissions to the company's SORAs.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulations governing UAV flight safety, airworthiness, airspace use, and crew qualifications
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies (e.g. UK CAA) for aviation approvals, exemptions, and operational authorisations
• Own the company's OFCOM permissions. Ensure they are up to date, any new sites are applied for and that any renewals are in place, on time.
• Coordinate with engineering and test teams to plan and approve flight trials, ensuring safe and controlled execution.
• Conduct aviation risk assessments for flight trials in the UK and abroad.
• Participate in incident response, crash investigation, and post-incident reporting as required
• Support pilot training, authorisation management, and crew certification processes
• Drive continuous improvement in aviation safety culture, operational efficiency, and compliance processes
• Ensure adherence to SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) policy across all aviation activities
• Provide technical guidance to teams on matters such as NOTAMs, airspace restrictions, and safe UAV operations

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Proven experience in the preparation and submission of SORA assessments and applications.
• A comprehensive understanding of the UK UAS regulatory environment.
• Strong communication skills in safety-critical and operational environments
• Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, flight ops, safety, QA)
• Able to work well as part of a team, building strong relationships quickly.
• Operational Documentation - Proficient in risk assessment, incident investigation, air operations execution and regulatory compliance workflows
• Capable of maintaining high-quality documentation and audit trails for aircraft and personnel
• Regulatory Liaison, Compliance, Audit Preparation & Permissions Management - Confident in engaging with regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and customers on aviation matters
• Risk & Safety Management - Highly organised with a proactive, safety-first mindset

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Deep understanding of (UK & international) Aviation & UAS Regulatory Frameworks (e.g. UK CAA CAP 722, GVC, OSC, SORA)
• Deep understanding of UK and international regulatory bodies: MAA, CAA, AAIB, NATS, OFCOM, EASA, JARUS, foreign NAA's.
• Knowledge of UAV systems, flight operations, and risk-based operating models (e.g. SORA, PDRA)
• Familiarity with aircraft systems, maintenance requirements, and airworthiness documentation
• Knowledge of aviation safety management systems and incident reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of SHE frameworks and safety-critical operations
• Flight Operations Governance & Documentation
• Safety Risk Management & SMS Implementation
• Military Aviation, Maritime Air Operations & Flight Operations / Safety Culture
• Knowledge of flight training requirements

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Alternate Fridays off with our 9-day fortnight
• BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Annual collective incentive bonus scheme
• Enhanced family leave with 6 months' full-pay maternity leave and 4 weeks' full-pay paternity leave
• 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus a 3-day Christmas shutdown
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan with Virtual GP access, dental and optical support, plus free cover for dependent children up to age 24
• Mental health and wellbeing support available 24/7
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Proud supporter of the Armed Forces through our Bronze Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at Malloy Aeronautics are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security