A well-established UK aviation organisation is seeking a Safety, Quality & Compliance Monitoring Manager to take full ownership of its integrated management system across both maintenance and FBO operations.
This is a senior, regulator-facing leadership role reporting directly to the Accountable Manager, with responsibility for ensuring compliance with CAA/EASA Part-145 and IS-BAH standards.
The Role
You will be accountable for the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the organisation's:
Safety Management System (SMS)
Quality & Compliance Monitoring System
Audit and regulatory engagement frameworkThis is a hands-on leadership position requiring direct involvement in audits, investigations, regulatory submissions, and stakeholder engagement at senior level.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all internal, external, and regulatory audits
Act as primary liaison with CAA/EASA and relevant authorities
Oversee non-conformance management and corrective actions
Maintain and evolve the MOE and associated compliance documentation
Drive safety culture and human factors integration across the business
Manage authorisations, competency frameworks, and compliance records
Support and influence senior leadership on risk and regulatory matters
What We're Looking For
Strong working knowledge of Part-145 regulations (essential)
Experience operating within a compliance and safety leadership role
Proven track record managing audits and regulatory relationships
Confident stakeholder engagement at Accountable Manager level
Qualified auditor (or equivalent experience)Desirable:
Previous Form 4 approval or readiness to step into one
Exposure to IS-BAH / FBO operations
Part-66 AML
Why This Role?
Genuine Form 4-level responsibility and authority
High visibility within the organisation
Opportunity to shape and influence safety and compliance culture
Salary description
£80000.00 - £85000.00 per year