Head of Safety & Compliance

Head of Safety & Compliance

Midlands | Senior Leadership Opportunity | Aviation Transport Services

A well-established and highly respected aviation transport services organisation is seeking an experienced Head of Safety & Compliance to lead its safety, quality, and regulatory compliance function.

Operating within a highly regulated environment, the business delivers specialist aviation services and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of operational safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This is a critical leadership role, responsible for overseeing the organisation's Safety Management System, managing regulatory relationships, and ensuring compliance across multiple operational and engineering functions.

The Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, the Head of Safety & Compliance will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for all safety and compliance activities across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing the organisation's Safety Management System (SMS)
• Driving a positive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives
• Acting as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and external auditors
• Managing internal and external audit programmes and ensuring successful outcomes
• Overseeing compliance monitoring, investigations, non-conformances, and corrective actions
• Supporting operational, engineering, and supply chain functions on regulatory and compliance matters
• Managing supplier compliance and approval processes
• Producing safety and compliance performance reporting for senior leadership

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have significant experience operating within the aviation transport services sector and possess a strong understanding of safety management, compliance oversight, and regulatory engagement.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in a senior Safety, Compliance, Quality, or Regulatory leadership position
• A proven track record within aviation transport services, air operations, aircraft engineering, or a similarly regulated aviation environment
• Strong knowledge of Safety Management Systems and compliance monitoring frameworks
• Experience working directly with aviation regulators and overseeing regulatory audits
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• The ability to drive cultural change and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong leadership experience with responsibility for developing and managing teams
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities

The Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected aviation transport services organisation in a highly influential leadership position. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping safety strategy, maintaining regulatory excellence, and supporting the continued growth and success of the business.

A highly competitive salary and benefits package is available for the right individual.