Job Description

Job Title: Head of Safety Compliance and Assurance Location: Doha, Qatar. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Referral Scheme Bonus: £1000 Grade: GG14 You're expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development. We know there may be individual circumstances that impact this, so please discuss this with your line manager or HR Business Partner (HRBP). If you don't feel you can talk to your line manager, you can contact your HRBP. PLEASE NOTE: Should you be invited for interview; you acknowledge that the Recruitment team will contact you and your line manager regarding your application for this opportunity.

What you'll be doing: Ensuring that a robust system is established covering personnel safety, aircraft safety and Continuing Airworthiness Responsible for the Leadership and Management of the Typhoon Qatar Safety Compliance and Assurance (SC&A) Team at QAF Dukhan Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the SC&A service to ensure the contracted availability of the Typhoon Aircraft Leadership and close stakeholder management of the customer at senior levels Acting as the principal point of contact with the QAF Regulator, e.g., the Qatari Military Aviation Authority (QMAA) and be the SME for all regulatory compliance issues relevant to Safety, Compliance and Assurance Establishing and maintaining a governance framework (Regulate, Educate, Oversight, Enforce) for the Qatar business area and to ensure there is a robust governance management structure, with competent personnel within that governance structure, to discharge appropriate oversight and reporting of regulatory requirement compliance Ensuring the management of Expositions and associated procedures to meet Regulatory requirements Engaging with Regulatory Bodies, Authorities and Industry groups in order to ensure that appropriate representation is made with regard to proposed legislative, regulatory and requirement changes Your skills and experiences: Essential: Substantial experience as an operational manager within a Maintenance & Support environment, including significant direct experience of supporting Regulatory activities, including definition, development, delivery and management Recent extensive experience as a Lead in regulation or a related discipline such as Maintenance Tasking, Reliability Programme Management or Maintenance Programme Development Experience of establishing and maintaining a governance framework (Regulate, Educate, Oversight, Enforce) with competent personnel within that governance structure, to discharge appropriate oversight and reporting of regulatory requirement compliance Desirable: Credible experience in managing SMSs, QMSs and an in depth knowledge of both regulatory processes and internal safety, governance and compliance processes Previous defence or military background would be advantageous in this role Benefits: You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Safety, Compliance and Assurance team: In this high-profile position that involves direct client interaction and offers you longevity in the role, you will have the wonderful opportunity to collaborate with an accomplished and encouraging management team. In your capacity as QAF Dukhan Airbase's Head of Safety Compliance and Assurance, you will oversee the management and leadership of the Typhoon Qatar Safety Compliance and Assurance (SC&A) Team and ensure that the regulatory governance framework(s) are effectively implemented throughout the aircraft maintenance operations. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer. Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.