P Safety & Compliance Manager
Key Information
Essex
£Competitive
Permanent
Callum Devaney
FULL ONSITE ROLE – NO HYBRID WORKING AVAILABLE
Oaklands Global is currently looking to recruit an P Safety & Compliance Manager for a reputable client based in the Southeast of the UK. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced aviation safety and compliance professional to play a pivotal role in shaping standards, culture and continuous improvement across the Part- maintenance organisation and FBO operation.
Reporting directly to the Accountable Manager, you will own and evolve the Safety Management System and Compliance Monitoring framework, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while leading a high-performing safety and compliance team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Champion a positive, just and safety-driven culture across the business.
2. Lead internal, external, customer and regulatory audits with confidence and credibility.
3. Drive continuous improvement by managing findings, corrective actions and best-practice processes.
4. Shape and maintain company procedures, standards and approvals, including the MOE.
5. Oversee certifying staff authorisations, competency and training frameworks.
6. Lead risk identification, safety investigations and performance reporting.
7. Act as the focal point for regulatory engagement and senior stakeholder liaison.
8. Manage and develop the safety & compliance team, setting clear objectives and direction.
9. Fulfil the Safety Manager role for the FBO in line with IS-BAH requirements.
Requirements
10. A CAA/EASA-acceptable Form 4 postholder with strong Part- and IS-BAH knowledge.
11. A confident leader who can influence at all levels and embed a strong safety culture.
12. Proven experience in audit management and regulatory engagement.
13. Recognised auditing qualification; Part-66 AML advantageous but not essential.
14. Comfortable using audit management tools.
15. Organised, analytical and commercially aware, with a collaborative leadership style.