Gold Group Ltd
Safety Manager
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Safety Manager
Weapons Systems
Role Overview
Security Clearance: Active UK SC Clearance Required (UK National Only)
Position: Weapons System Safety Manager
Location: Bristol area (Regular onsite attendance required, approx. 2-3 days per week)
Duration: Through to 31/03/2027
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Rate: £600 - £650 per day
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
- Safety Documentation & Upkeep: Conduct annual reviews and upkeep of System Environmental and Safety Case Reports and associated Safety Management Plans.
- Advisory Support: Provide pragmatic safety advice to the Chief Engineer for short-term operational requirement changes and draft risk transfer communications.
- Variant Integration: Update individual safety cases to introduce new system variants, managing safety submissions and supporting wider platform safety integration activities.
- Storage Safety Submissions: Draft letter-based safety submissions to enable replenishment purchases to be safely stored at defense munitions sites.
- Working Groups & Secretarial Duties: Schedule, chair, and generate minutes/slide packs for Safety Environmental Panels, Hazard Log Working Groups.
- Investigations: Provide safety and technical input into Defence Aviation Safety Operating Regulations and military accident/incident investigations.
- Compliance Assessments: Complete formal regulatory impact assessments and manage stakeholder acceptance of non-compliance waivers.
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Essential Experience & Skills
- Domain Expertise: Proven track record running missile or complex weapons safety programs, managing defense safety cases, and handling formal safety review submissions.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of safety requirements and regulators spanning multiple environments (Maritime, Air, and Land).
- Technical Communication: Ability to translate complex operating risks into clear written communications for Duty Holders and technical authorities.
- Stakeholder Management: Exceptional relationship-building skills across complex, multi-organizational environments (both internal teams and industrial partners).
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Desired Experience
- Experience managing a single product or missile system integrated across multiple distinct operational environments.
- Ability to assess operating risks outside of an issued Safety Case in support of urgent operational requests.
If this aligns with your background and you are interested in discussing the day rate and further details, please reply with your updated CV and confirmation of your current SC clearance status.
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