Safety Manager- Hybrid position - (Fixed Wing)

Lupos Global is a technical recruitment consultancy that provides candidates with opportunities across the Engineering/Defence and Aerospace & Aviation sectors worldwide. We guarantee staffing solutions through our excellent candidate relationships that have been nurtured by our team of experts whose credibility and expertise have developed over many years of sector specific experience.

This is a permanent position based at East Midlands Airport. Starting ASAP! Our client specializes in tailored aircraft solutions for Global Integrators, National Mail Organizations and other B2B e-commerce suppliers with both ad-hoc and long-term demand for cargo aircraft.

Role Summary: Reporting directly to the Accountable Managers, you will be responsible for the management of an integrated Safety Management System to ensure regulatory compliance and promote industry best practice within the AOC, Part CAMO and Part 145 Organisations.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate hazard identification, risk analysis and management.
• Monitor the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks, as listed in the safety action plan.
• Provide periodic reports on safety performance to the safety review board.
• Ensure maintenance of safety management documentation.
• Ensure that there is safety management training available and that it meets acceptable standards.
• Provide advice on safety matters and ensure initiation and follow-up of all internal occurrence/accident investigations.
• Manage and supervise the FDM program.
• The identification and assessment of issues identified through the FDM program and their transmission to the manager(s) responsible for the process(es) concerned.
• Implementing and managing a program of safety management education and promotion.
• Implementing and managing a hazard identification, reporting and investigation process, including associated risk management activities.
• Ensuring adequate safeguards are in place to protect the identity of reporters, with a view to promoting a ‘just culture’.
• Ensuring information collected under the requirements of the Safety Manual is not used for purposes other than safety.
• Monitoring and reporting to the Accountable Managers on the effectiveness of the System through development and measurement of Safety Objectives and Performance Indicators that support the Company Safety Policy.
• Monitoring the implementation of actions taken to mitigate risks and compliance deficiencies.
• Report to the Accountable Managers and Nominated Persons on the status of the risks identified within the SMS.
• Intervene as representative of the Company in terms of Operational Safety in all circumstances as required.
• Coordinate and/or supervise the investigation of accidents and serious incidents.
• Establish communication and liaison with the Safety Organisations of third parties and the authorities when required.
• To promote awareness in the Company on all Safety policies.
• Maintain the Safety Management Manual (SMM) of the company, and documentation related to Operational Safety.
• Ensure that Mandatory Occurrence Reports (MORs) are communicated to the relevant authorities and third parties.
• Advise Nominated Persons and the Accountable Managers on matters related to Operational Safety.
• Organise and supervise Safety Action Groups (SAGs) as required.
• Perform the functions defined in the Emergency Response Plan (ERP).
• Organise and act as secretary at all SRB meetings.
• Maintain oversight of Health and Safety across the Organisation.

Required Skills/Experience/Knowledge:

• 5 years of relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years should be from the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position.
• A background in Aeronautical or Aerospace engineering is highly desirable.
• Be acceptable to the UK CAA and EASA as a Form 4 nominated person.
• ICAO standards and European requirements and provisions on safety management.
• Basic safety investigation techniques and human factors principles.
• Relevant and documented work experience, preferably in a comparable position, in Management Systems including compliance monitoring systems and Safety Management.
• A working knowledge of FDM system and investigation techniques is desirable.
• Risk management.
• Interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills.
• Data management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A working knowledge of the Centrik Management System would be advantageous but not required.

Position Details and Benefits:

• Hybrid working is permitted with this position Monday – Friday – Flexible as required.
• Salary – £75,000 PA.
• Company Pension.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Private Medical Insurance.