Compliance Monitoring and Safety Manager

As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain.

It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris.

This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues.

So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make.

We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The role: Compliance Monitoring and Safety Manager

An opportunity has arisen for a Compliance Monitoring and Safety Manager working within the Compliance department at British Airways Maintenance Glasgow. The role leads compliance monitoring, safety risk management, occupational health & safety and training at BA Maintenance Glasgow & BA Engineering Gatwick, while advising leadership and optimising resources to deliver the business plan.

What you’ll do:

• Reports to Head of Operations and is part of BAMG & BAEG leadership team
• Nominated Post-holder for BAMG CAA Approval
• Liaise directly with the CAA (and other aviation regulators if required) on all regulatory issues.
• Liaise directly with the HSE / safety regulatory bodies as required.
• Liaise directly with suppliers, sub-contractors and customers to ensure all work performed for or by BAMG & BAEG is completed i.a.w. BAMG & BAEG and customer requirements.
• Lead and develop the Compliance Team at BAMG & BAEG.
• Manage the training budget for BAMG & BAEG and ensure necessary training is delivered to meet the regulatory requirements of CAA, HSE and BA corporate policies within the budget allocated to training.
• Liaise directly with local colleges / agencies in the development of other training opportunities.
• Manage the BAMG Safety Management System, manage and control the BAMG & BAEG Audit Plan
• Manage and control the BAMG & BAEG CAA Part 145 authorisation system
• Manage the BAMG & BAEG occurrence reporting programme and BAMG & BAEG Safety Action Group (SAG)
• Control the BAMG & BAEG MOE and Work Instructions.
• Represent BAMG & BAEG at all internal airworthiness and safety meetings
• To ensure all incidents accidents and near misses are fully investigated and satisfactory preventive/corrective actions are introduced.

What you’ll bring to British Airways:

• Strong communicator, written and verbal
• Good report writing ability
• Strong influencing and decision making internal and external
• Stakeholder management
• Investigation and problem-solving skills
• Project/business management experience
• Application of H&S and environment practices and legislation
• Excellent knowledge of H&S and environment legislation
• Safety and quality management systems
• Uncompromising in workplace safety, security, and environmental requirements
• Collaborating and Engaging leader
• Ability to coach and influence at all levels
• Competent in creating strategy and plans to deliver improvements in all KPIs
• Ability to make tough decisions and think of innovative solutions

Your experience:

• Engineering degree, Part 66 Category B or C Licence or equivalent level of experience/management qualification (essential)
• Formal auditing qualification (essential)
• Suitability to be a nominated post-holder (essential)
• Good understanding of aircraft and component maintenance and supply chain/logistics within the aviation industry (essential)
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and application (essential)
• Excellent auditing, investigation and interview skills (desirable)
• Proven ability of delivering savings/improvements through Lean techniques (desirable)

What we offer:

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary.

From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.

At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress.

We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work.

Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain

At present, British Airways Maintenance Glasgow are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Candidates must have a Right to Work and live in the United Kingdom to be considered for this position.