Safety & Technical Assurance Manager

Title: Technical Safety & Technical Assurance Manager - Fast‑Jet Operations (Speculative) Location: North Wales Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + benefits Type: Permanent - speculative role Context - Speculative Search Working with a major fast‑jet training programme at RAF Valley Client is open to strong profiles, even though this is not a fixed live vacancy Role scope can be shaped around the right candidate Aim: build a pipeline and move quickly when there is a strong matchRole Overview Act as technical safety and assurance lead for fast‑jet operations Work closely with engineering teams and senior military stakeholders Provide independent, evidence‑based advice on operational decisionsKey Responsibilities Deliver technical safety and assurance across fast‑jet training and operations Review and challenge: Engineering decisions Risk assessments Safety cases and supporting documentation Ensure compliance with: Civil aviation regulations Military aviation regulations Internal safety and engineering standards Present clear recommendations to senior stakeholders Operate as a key interface between: Engineering Safety Front‑line flying operationsIdeal Candidate Profile Background in aerospace / aeronautical engineering Ideally: Ex‑military OR Significant military aviation / defence aerospace experience Exposure to: Airworthiness Technical assurance Engineering management Civil and Military aviation regulation Platform experience: Fast‑jet strongly preferred Helicopter or relevant civilian aerospace considered Personal attributes: Confident and credible with senior officers Comfortable challenging decisions using data and evidence Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Security: SC clearance eligible (active is highly preferred) What's in It for You Opportunity to work on a nationally significant fast‑jet programme Direct impact on: Safety Operational performance Training output Indicative package: Salary up to £85,000 Defence‑grade benefits (pension, leave, etc. - details at discussion stage) Speculative approach: Flexibility to explore mutual fit Potential to shape the role around your experienceHow to Express Interest Send: Your CV Brief bullet points summarising: Aerospace / aviation safety experience Technical assurance / airworthiness responsibilities Military or defence aviation exposure