Airfield Safety & Compliance Officer

Responsibilities include providing airside safety briefings and training to external contractors, service partners, and staff as required. Act as a key liaison during operational disruptions or emergencies to ensure clear communication and efficient resolution. Ensure the airside environment, including baggage docks, is clean and FOD-free. Undertake aircraft marshalling as and when required using ICAO standard signals. Monitor all aircraft movements to ensure safe and efficient operations, provide "Follow Me" guidance when required, and proactively identify, address, and document any safety-related issues in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements. Respond promptly to incidents, collect and document relevant evidence, and conduct thorough airside safety investigations. Escalate findings and reports to the Airfield Operations Duty Manager to ensure appropriate action and resolution.

Success criteria & qualifications:

• Experience in airfield operations/safety critical environment.
• Experience of implementing operational procedures and processes to ensure safety at all times.
• Vast experience in carrying out in-depth accident investigations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to think in a creative and innovative manner.
• Ability to investigate incidents under pressure in a calm and measured manner.
• People skills for influencing external service partners.
• Technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Achieve and maintain an intermediate operations qualification.
• Capable of obtaining CTC-level security clearance.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Capable of obtaining an Airside Driving Permit, including all medical requirements.
• Hold, or be capable of obtaining, a firearms licence.

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK's number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK-owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300 m each year for the region. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

Benefits:

• Free on-site parking whilst on duty.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Access to our reward portal with discounts and savings.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• On-site discounts and heavily discounted staff shop.
• Competitive MAG Pension scheme.
• Discounts on MAG products such as Escape Lounges and holiday parking at our Airports.
• Fantastic career development opportunities.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments. We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine. Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you— even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best. At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.