Senior Safety Assurance Manager - Hybrid, UK SC clearance

Thales; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Safety Assurance Manager to provide independent product safety assurance for critical safety engineering activities. This role involves guiding project teams, ensuring safety requirements are integrated into products, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in functional safety management, particularly within complex systems development. A commitment to safety standards and excellent communication skills are essential in this role.

Benefits

Half day every Friday

Hybrid working

Pension Scheme

28 days annual leave

Life Cover

Progression and Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Significant experience within functional safety management.
• Understanding of Defence Standards 00-055, 00-056 & 00-051.
• Knowledge of system safety lifecycle, safety design concepts, safety and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support approval of (potential) suppliers through audit and review.
• Provide guidance on safety issues to Project Safety Committee.
• Ensure safety requirements are integrated into products.

Skills

Functional safety management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject

Tools

Safety standards (CENELEC, IEC, IEEE, MIL)

Job description

A leading technology firm is seeking a Safety Assurance Manager to provide independent product safety assurance for critical safety engineering activities. This role involves guiding project teams, ensuring safety requirements are integrated into products, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant experience in functional safety management, particularly within complex systems development. A commitment to safety standards and excellent communication skills are essential in this role.