White Raven Resourcing Ltd
Safety & Technical Assurance Manager
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White Raven Resourcing Ltd
White Raven Resourcing Ltd are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to permanent and fixed term contract recruitment services.
Our client is seeking an experienced Safety & Technical Assurance Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Safety & Technical Assurance Manager to act as the key interface between operational teams, customers, and aviation service providers. This is a senior role focused on supplier performance, air safety assurance, operational risk management, and continuous improvement across a complex aviation training environment.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring service providers deliver against contractual obligations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, operational performance, and stakeholder engagement.
Safety & Assurance
- Provide independent oversight and assurance of aviation operations across customers, suppliers, and contractual stakeholders.
- Monitor airworthiness matters, including regulatory directives, occurrence reporting, audit findings, and associated safety actions.
- Ensure significant safety risks and operational concerns are identified, reported, and effectively mitigated.
- Participate in safety forums and stakeholder meetings, supporting robust decision-making and risk management.
- Maintain visibility of supplier safety performance and operational compliance.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Develop strong, collaborative relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to promote trust, transparency, and an enterprise culture.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all matters relating to aircraft service providers.
- Provide clear and consistent technical communication to customers and stakeholders.
- Build credibility as the lead interface for technical, engineering, safety, and operational matters.
- Support effective collaboration between operational planning, engineering, commercial, and management teams.
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Operational Performance
- Work with senior management to optimise service delivery and minimise operational risk.
- Align operational requirements with aircraft availability, maintenance plans, and training programme objectives.
- Identify operational risks and opportunities early, supporting informed business decisions.
- Drive process improvements and best practice across the supply chain.
- Support compliance with both military and civil aviation regulatory requirements.
Financial & Commercial Support
- Assist with supplier contract performance monitoring and reconciliation activities.
- Support financial risk assessment and contract performance management.
- Lead productivity and efficiency initiatives that contribute to improved business performance and value generation.
Leadership & Culture
- Act as a subject matter expert in safety and quality assurance.
- Promote the effective use of quality and safety management systems.
- Conduct audits and continuous improvement activities.
- Champion diversity, inclusion, and a positive workplace culture.
- Lead by example and demonstrate high levels of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
Requirements
Essential Experience
- Strong engineering background within a Part 145 Maintenance Organisation or Part M/CAMO Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation.
- Previous management experience within an aviation engineering, maintenance, airworthiness, or operational environment.
- Experience in customer and supplier relationship management within complex operational organisations.
- Proven ability to influence multiple stakeholders and build trusted working relationships.
- Experience in operational, fleet, production, or maintenance planning environments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions based on risk and data.
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Technical Knowledge
- Good understanding of Air Safety Management Systems and risk management principles.
- Knowledge of:
- Part 145 regulations
- Part M/CAMO requirements
- Military aviation regulatory frameworks
- Airworthiness management processes
- Aircraft availability and service contracts
- Ability to interpret contractual documentation and operational requirements.
- Strong IT skills with experience analysing data to support decision-making.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement capability.
- Ability to influence and drive change across organisational boundaries.
- Commercial awareness and sound business judgement.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Collaborative approach with a strong focus on safety, quality, and customer service.
Desirable
- Experience supporting Ministry of Defence aviation operations.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of military flying training operations and aircraft support contracts.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work within a highly regulated and safety-critical aviation environment.
- Significant stakeholder engagement across customers, suppliers, engineering, and operational teams.
- Opportunity to influence strategic improvements across the supply chain.
- Professional development within a complex and dynamic aviation organisation.
- Collaborative and inclusive working culture.
- Competitive salary and benefits package (details available on application).
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