Safety Management Systems (SMS) Manager

Safety Management Systems (SMS) Manager
Pitstone, Tring, Hertfordshire
Hybrid
£ Competitive

Skills: UK CAA/EASA Regulatory expertise, Part 21J, Part 21G, Part 145 Maintenance regulatory requirements, Project management, Safety & Quality investigations, Audit & compliance, Leadership, Training delivery

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

• Early finish on Fridays

• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review

• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell)

• Strong Pension scheme and life assurance

• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring

• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers

• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Quality team as a Safety Management Systems (SMS) Manager at our Pitstone site.

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Your Role

• Develop, implement, and supervise the Safety Management System (SMS) in alignment with UK CAA and EASA regulations across both sites, ensuring full compliance for Design, Production, and Maintenance.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the SMS, initiating corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.
• Promote safety awareness and ensure safety management is prioritised at the highest levels of the organisation.
• Drive compliance and demonstration of airworthiness across all projects and departments.
• Coordinate training to increase airworthiness and SMS awareness; serve as a safety mentor to staff and contractors.
• Investigate or coordinate the investigation of accidents, incidents, and hazards; maintain safety reporting systems and internal/external safety audit programmes.
• Provide regular SMS performance data to management and facilitate weekly safety review meetings.
• Act as primary coordinator with regulatory authorities for occurrence and mandatory reports (MORs).
• Oversee the emergency response plan and contribute to overall safety culture development.

What You'll Bring

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities - Essential
• In-depth knowledge of UK CAA / EASA Part 21J, 21G & Part 145 Maintenance regulatory requirements - Essential

Here, we craft excellence together.

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.