Compliance and Safety Manager

Job description

About the Job:

We’re supporting a leading UK-based MRO located in Manchester in the search for a Compliance Monitoring & Safety Manager to oversee regulatory compliance, safety management, and quality assurance across line maintenance and component maintenance operations.

This is a key leadership role within the organisation, responsible for ensuring continued compliance with CAA / EASA Part-145 regulations, driving a strong safety culture, and supporting continuous improvement across all maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed B1 Aircraft Engineer with hands-on line maintenance experience and a strong understanding of compliance, audit processes, and aviation safety systems.

Responsibilities:

Compliance Monitoring & Quality Assurance

• Lead and manage the Compliance Monitoring System in accordance with Part-145 requirements
• Conduct internal audits across line maintenance and component maintenance activities
• Ensure continued organisational compliance with CAA / EASA regulatory standards
• Review and approve maintenance processes, procedures, and documentation
• Support external audits from regulators and customers, ensuring timely closure of findings

Safety Management System (SMS)

• Oversee the company Safety Management System and promote a strong safety-first culture
• Manage occurrence reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis
• Ensure effective hazard identification and risk mitigation processes are in place
• Monitor safety performance indicators and implement improvement initiatives

Engineering & Operational Oversight

• Apply technical understanding of line maintenance and component repair environments
• Provide oversight on maintenance activities to ensure compliance and airworthiness standards are maintained
• Work closely with engineering, line maintenance, and workshop teams to ensure procedural adherence

Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all applicable CAA / EASA requirements and company approvals
• Support development and updates of company manuals (MOE, SMS Manual, etc.)

Continuous Improvement

• Identify trends from audit and safety data to drive process improvements
• Support training and awareness initiatives across compliance and safety topics
• Contribute to development of a proactive, high-performance compliance culture

Qualifications:

• UK CAA Part-66 B1 Licence
• Strong background in line maintenance operations
• Experience within a Part-145 MRO environment
• Proven experience in compliance monitoring, auditing, or safety management roles
• Strong understanding of SMS, human factors, and aviation regulatory frameworks
• Experience with aircraft component maintenance advantageous
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

Work Environment:

• Combination of office-based compliance work and operational engagement within hangar/line maintenance environments
• Highly regulated, safety-driven aviation setting
• Close collaboration with engineering, quality, and operational teams

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package (DOE)
• Opportunity to step into a senior compliance leadership role
• Strong focus on training, development, and regulatory exposure
• Pension scheme and standard company benefits
• Long-term progression within a growing MRO organisation

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English