Job Description Reporting to Testing Director, UK UTAC’s passive safety test capability is located at our Millbrook site, comprising of a full-scale crash laboratory, servo sled, and a range of static test rigs all supported by an operational team of approximately 25 heads. Our service offering supports the development and certification needs of predominantly the automotive and aerospace markets, with the purpose of supporting our customers with a shared drive and passion towards a safer and cleaner future for mobility. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the performance of the department from a health and safety, operational, financial, and technical perspective. They will ensure that all work is completed in a competent and professional manner to the satisfaction of all customers and will lead the development of the department going forward both in terms of capability and capacity. Responsibilities Responsible for Health and Safety, risk assessments and safety observation tours within all areas of Safety Test. Liaise and build relationships with customers to determine future workload and requirements Lead a culture of continuous improvement following established group processes and tools Develop, report and improve department metrics to inform future strategy Work scheduling and resource management Financial; including invoicing, purchase order sign off, forecasts and budgets. Support to maintenance of ISO17025, ISO9001 and other applicable accreditations Staff training and development plans Safety test equipment utilisation, issues and analysis Safety testing procedures Oversee investment projects and integrate new offerings into daily operations Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC staff at all times.