SMS Officer and Reporting Manager in Cwmbran

Are you interested in working at the business end of Aerospace? Then your next opportunity could be with Safran Seats, an industry award winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology.

Job Summary

Safety Management System (SMS) Safety Officer / Reporting Manager

Make a meaningful impact on aviation safety! While aircraft seats are rarely the cause of accidents, they play a crucial role in passenger aircraft accident survivability and overall safety outcomes. This role exists to proactively protect people, customers, and the business by strengthening how safety is identified, communicated, and improved across Safran Seats GB.

The Role

We're looking for a collaborative, influential safety professional who is passionate about aviation safety and continuous improvement. You'll work closely with teams across design, production, maintenance, and leadership to help ensure potential risks are identified early and managed effectively through a strong Safety Management System (SMS). You'll act as a trusted advisor and facilitator, helping teams engage with safety in a positive, practical, and transparent way — supporting compliance while building a strong, open safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a positive and inclusive aviation safety culture across Safran Seats GB.
• Facilitate hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk management activities.
• Monitor and support actions taken to mitigate safety risks and track progress through agreed Safety Action Plans.
• Produce and present clear, meaningful safety performance reports for senior leadership and Safety Review Boards.
• Maintain and continuously improve SMS documentation, policies, KPIs, and safety records.
• Coordinate and support aviation safety training for leadership, engineering, technical teams, and the wider workforce.
• Lead or support internal safety investigations, focusing on learning, trend analysis, and prevention.
• Engage employees through safety surveys, safety action groups, and open communication (not audits).
• Promote knowledge sharing internally and with suppliers, integrators, and Safran partners where required.
• Support management of in service and airworthiness related safety issues.
• Act as the Aviation Safety point of contact deputising for SMS Safety Manager.

Key Focus Areas

• Early identification of safety risks through QRQC, voluntary reports, and employee engagement.
• Monitoring safety performance trends — not just individual events — to drive sustainable improvement.
• Supporting foreign object damage (FOD) prevention, safety communications, and lessons learned.
• Managing safety KPIs, Management of Change activities, and continuous SMS improvements.
• Ensuring safety information is visible, accessible, and understood by everyone.

Job Requirements

• You're a confident communicator who builds trust and engagement at all levels.
• You enjoy working collaboratively and influencing positive change without relying on authority.
• You bring experience or strong interest in aviation safety, SMS, compliance, or regulated environments.
• You're proactive, organised, and motivated by making a real world impact.

We welcome applications from candidates who meet most, but not necessarily all, requirements.

Why Join Safran Seats GB

• Play a visible role in protecting passengers and customers worldwide.
• Join a collaborative, values driven organisation with strong leadership support for safety.
• Develop your career within a structured, internationally recognised aviation safety framework.
• Work in a role where your expertise directly shapes outcomes and culture.

Please submit your CV today! Once your CV has been reviewed, we will contact you with the next stages.

We want Safran Seats to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity and inclusion.

Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible and inclusive. As part of our commitment with Disability Confident Employers, we may offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post. We strive to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment. Let us know if you need support to showcase your talents or require any reasonable adjustments with your application.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.

What We'll Offer

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
• Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
• Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme.
• 4 x Life Assurance.
• Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
• Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme.
• Annual share save schemes.
• Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools.
• Get involved in our corporate social responsibility activities from sustainability initiatives, charity and fundraising, volunteering days, or supporting STEM activities at local schools and colleges nurturing the next generation of talent.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking. Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.