Safety, Compliance & Assurance Lead

Safety, Compliance & Assurance Lead (SCAL)

Location:

RAF Marham

Duration: 9 Month Contract

Recruiter:
Morson Edge

Morson Edge are recruiting for a Safety, Compliance & Assurance Lead (SCAL) to support a high‑profile UK sustainment operation within an Integrated Training Centre (ITC) environment at RAF Marham. This is a critical assurance role, responsible for delivering all Safety, Compliance & Assurance activity across a regulated maintenance and training environment. The position plays a key part in maintaining licence to operate, regulatory compliance, and customer confidence.

Reporting to the Safety & Quality Manager, and working functionally with senior Quality and Maintenance leadership, you will provide specialist safety and quality assurance support across the Integrated Training Centre. You will ensure compliance with regulatory, certification, legislative and contractual requirements within a joint enterprise environment, supporting the delivery of maintenance training capability. This role is central to assuring continued certification to:

• ISO 9001:2015
• BS/EN 9100
• Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) requirements
• Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition (MTOE)
• Safety & Quality Management Plans

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System within the ITC
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, AS/EN9100 and DSAT requirements
• Manage and administer Safety, Compliance & Assurance reporting and action tracking
• Oversee Safety Management System (SMS) reporting processes and associated actions
• Manage internal audit plans and conduct independent assurance audits
• Support responses to audit findings and monitor corrective action effectiveness
• Engage with MOD Quality & Assurance stakeholders
• Provide training and guidance to staff on safety and quality processes
• Ensure all documentation and governance records remain accurate and up to date
• Report on Quality & Assurance performance to senior management

• Apply Human Factors and Error Management principles to all assurance activities
• Ensure compliance with governance and assurance frameworks
• Support process confirmations and independent audits
• Promote a strong safety and quality culture across the organisation

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Aircraft Maintenance / Safety / Quality Assurance & Compliance within a fast jet performance‑based support contract
• Strong knowledge of DSAT requirements, ISO 9001 / AS/EN9100 standards, Safety & Quality Assurance processes, Maintenance Training Expositions
• Proven experience operating within regulated aerospace environments
• Qualified Auditor (essential)

• Relevant Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent vocational experience

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies
• High attention to detail and governance discipline
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, improvement‑focused mindset
• Ability to operate effectively in a joint enterprise environment

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must be eligible to achieve the appropriate UK security clearance. Security and export control restrictions may apply.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a high‑visibility assurance role within a complex and highly regulated aviation training environment. If you are an experienced Safety & Quality professional with aerospace and fast jet support experience, we would welcome your application.