Safety and Compliance Manager

Safety, Quality & Compliance Monitoring Manager (SQCMM) 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. Salary up to £90,000. 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