You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the wider development of the airport's Safety & Compliance framework, supporting continuous improvement and helping strengthen our overall approach to safety assurance.

About You

We're looking for someone who is naturally inquisitive, organised and confident working with people.

You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, but you do need to be comfortable asking questions, challenging things constructively and following issues through until they're resolved.

You'll enjoy understanding how processes work, identifying where improvements can be made and helping others achieve better outcomes.

You'll ideally bring:

• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify issues or inconsistencies.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• A logical, analytical and practical approach to problem-solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Confidence working with colleagues across different teams and departments.
• The ability to work independently, use your initiative and take ownership of assigned activities.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience maintaining records, reports or action trackers.
• A professional, approachable manner and the ability to challenge constructively.
• A genuine interest in safety, compliance, operational improvement or the aviation industry.

Experience That Would Be an Advantage

Previous experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Aviation, airports, airside operations or another safety-critical environment.
• Compliance monitoring, auditing, inspections or quality assurance.
• Safety Management Systems (SMS), risk management or operational assurance.
• Working within a regulated industry.
• Managing audit findings, corrective actions, investigations or improvement plans.
• Knowledge or awareness of CAA, ICAO or other relevant regulatory requirements.

Don't have direct aviation experience?

We'd still like to hear from you.

Skills gained in industries such as transport, rail, logistics, engineering, manufacturing, health and safety or other regulated environments may be highly transferable.

We're particularly interested in people who have the right attitude, a willingness to learn and the confidence to ask questions, investigate issues and make practical recommendations.

Why Join Bournemouth Airport?

An airport is a unique place to work. It's fast-moving, highly regulated and full of interesting operational challenges.

As our Compliance & Assurance Officer, you'll have the opportunity to see how different parts of the airport work together, develop your knowledge of aviation safety and play a meaningful role in supporting safe airport operations.

What makes this role different?

• Variety: You'll work across different operational areas rather than focusing on one repetitive task.
• Real-world impact: The issues you identify and improvements you help deliver can directly contribute to airport safety.
• People and collaboration: You'll engage with teams across the airport, building relationships and understanding how operations work.
• Ownership: You'll be trusted to manage agreed activities and contribute your own ideas.
• Professional development: You'll have opportunities to build valuable experience in aviation safety, auditing, assurance and regulatory compliance.
• A unique working environment: You'll gain behind-the-scenes exposure to an operational airport and the systems and processes that keep it running.

You'll be joining a team where your attention to detail, professional judgement and willingness to make improvements will be genuinely valued.

Ready for a New Challenge?

If you enjoy finding answers, understanding how things work and helping people find better ways of doing things, this could be the opportunity you're looking for. Whether you're already working in compliance or looking to bring your transferable skills into the aviation industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Applicant Information

All applicants must:

• Have the legal right to work in the UK.
• Be willing to undertake a criminal record check.
• Be able to provide five years of checkable referencing history.

Please note: If you have not heard from us within four weeks of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

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