Safety & Technical Assurance Manager

Title: Technical Safety & Technical Assurance Manager - Fast‑Jet Operations (Speculative)
Location: North Wales
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + benefits
Type: Permanent - speculative role

Context - Speculative Search

Working with a major fast‑jet training programme at RAF Valley
Client is open to strong profiles, even though this is not a fixed live vacancy
Role scope can be shaped around the right candidate
Aim: build a pipeline and move quickly when there is a strong matchRole Overview

Act as technical safety and assurance lead for fast‑jet operations
Work closely with engineering teams and senior military stakeholders
Provide independent, evidence‑based advice on operational decisionsKey Responsibilities

Deliver technical safety and assurance across fast‑jet training and operations
Review and challenge:
Engineering decisions
Risk assessments
Safety cases and supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with:
Civil aviation regulations
Military aviation regulations
Internal safety and engineering standards
Present clear recommendations to senior stakeholders
Operate as a key interface between:
Engineering
Safety
Front‑line flying operationsIdeal Candidate Profile

Background in aerospace / aeronautical engineering
Ideally:
Ex‑military OR
Significant military aviation / defence aerospace experience
Exposure to:
Airworthiness
Technical assurance
Engineering management
Civil and Military aviation regulation
Platform experience:
Fast‑jet strongly preferred
Helicopter or relevant civilian aerospace considered
Personal attributes:
Confident and credible with senior officers
Comfortable challenging decisions using data and evidence
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Security:
SC clearance eligible (active is highly preferred) What's in It for You

Opportunity to work on a nationally significant fast‑jet programme
Direct impact on:
Safety
Operational performance
Training output
Indicative package:
Salary up to £85,000
Defence‑grade benefits (pension, leave, etc. - details at discussion stage)
Speculative approach:
Flexibility to explore mutual fit
Potential to shape the role around your experienceHow to Express Interest

Send:
Your CV
Brief bullet points summarising:
Aerospace / aviation safety experience
Technical assurance / airworthiness responsibilities
Military or defence aviation exposure
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed