Safety Management System (SMS) E-7 (Wedgetail) Safety Support Official

Boeing; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual incentive

Continual learning

Inclusive culture

Parental leave

Holidays 23 days + Christmas break

Pension up to 10%

BUPA Medical Plan

Short-term sick pay

Long-term sickness protection

Life insurance 6x salary

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited is seeking a Safety Support Official to join the SMS team for the E-7 Wedgetail Programme in the UK. The role focuses on implementing the SMS, managing hazards and risks, and promoting a positive safety culture across the programme.

The successful candidate will collaborate with MoD, internal departments and suppliers, and travel within the UK. A strong aviation background and SMS expertise are essential for success in this defence environment.

Qualifications

• Formal Safety Management Systems training and experience.
• Experience in safety investigations and reporting.
• Experience with hazard analysis methodologies like BowTie.
• Familiarity with SMS regulations in civil or defence sectors.
• Ability to develop and deliver safety promotion strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage occurrence reports within the E-7 Programme.
• Perform safety investigations from triaged reports.
• Support safety actions and mitigations.
• Lead and manage safety meetings.
• Perform safety promotion to sustain a positive safety culture.
• Support SRM strategy and Hazard Working Group facilitation.
• Deliver SMS and Human Factors training.
• Maintain SMS interfaces with internal and external parties.
• Develop safety performance metrics for continuous improvement.
• Support audits and SMS documentation upkeep.

Skills

SMS implementation

Safety investigations

Hazard analysis (BowTie)

Regulatory compliance

Just Culture

Presentations

Stakeholder engagement

IT literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Aircraft maintenance/engineering background

Tools

ASIMS

Centrik

Q Pulse

Job description

Safety Management System (SMS) E-7 (Wedgetail) Safety Support Official**Company:**Boeing Defence United Kingdom LimitedBoeing Defence UK is offering an exciting opportunity to join their dynamic Safety Management System (SMS) team dedicated to ensuring the safety of our Products and Services. The successful candidate will join a large, multidisciplinary SMS team comprising of approximately 20 experienced professionals, specifically supporting the Boeing Defence UK E-7 Wedgetail Programme. The Safety Support Official will report directly to the Fixed Wing SMS Lead and will play a crucial role in the effective implementation of the SMS, as well as the management of risks and hazards associated with our products and services within the E-7 Programme. The role requires someone with good technical background in aviation and a solid understanding of SMS processes and procedures, within the Defence or Civil sector. The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across various levels of the organization and a proactive approach to problem solving. The role will involve travel within the UK, with potential for some overseas travel as required. **Position Responsibilities:*** Management of Occurrence reports raised within the E-7 Programme.* Perform Safety Investigations in response to the triaging of safety reports.* Support the effective management of safety actions and mitigations.* Lead and manage safety meetings.* Perform safety promotion and feedback to develop and sustain a Positive Safety Culture within the Programme.* Support the E-7 Programme Safety Risk Management (SRM) strategy, including facilitation of Hazard Working Group and creation and management of BowTies.* Delivery of SMS and Human Factors training to support compliance with regulation.* Maintain SMS interfaces with internal departments, MoD and Suppliers.* Support the development and use of Safety Performance metrics to drive the continuous improvement of the SMS within the Apache Programme.* Support to internal and external audits.* Creation and maintenance of the SMS documentation.**Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.****Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):*** Qualifications and experience in aircraft maintenance or engineering in Civil or Military aviation sectors.* Formal Safety Management Systems training and experience.* Experience in conducting safety investigations in aviation and drafting detailed investigation reports.* Experience in safety risk management methodologies and application (BowTie methodology).* Experience with Military or Civil SMS regulations and standards and their application in products and services.* Experience in developing and deploying a safety promotion strategy.* Competent in delivering presentations to large audiences.* Experience and understanding of Just Culture principles and their application.* Experience in managing safety reports using Military or Civil reporting tools i.e. ASIMS, Centrik, Q Pulse.* Experience in the use of metrics to evaluate SMS performance and drive continuous improvement activity.* Proven experience in collaborating across various functions to establish strong working relationships and enhance understanding to effectively address safety-related issues.* The candidate should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective engagement with the workforce, as well as with Senior Leaders within BDUK, the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and our Suppliers.* The candidate should have proficient IT skills, particularly in commonly used software applications.**Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):*** Experience in data analytics.* Experience in Military or Civilian Continuing Airworthiness or Type Airworthiness organisations.* Qualified Human Factors facilitator.* Training and experience in Occurrence Review Groups.**Relocation:**This position does not offer relocation. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.**What Boeing offers you:****The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:*** *Competitive salary and annual incentive plans** *Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next** *Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way** *An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs** *Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options** *23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year** *Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution** *Company paid BUPA Medical Plan** *Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks** *Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week** *6x annual salary life insurance** *Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development** *Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives*******Language Requirements:******Not Applicable**Education:**Not Applicable**Relocation:**Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.**Security Clearance:**This position requires the ability to obtain United Kingdom Security Check.**Visa Sponsorship:**Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.**Contingent Upon Award Program**This position is not contingent upon program award**Shift:**Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)