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Aviation Safety Managment Systems (SMS) Consultant urgently required, to based in Christchurch, Dorset, UK.

My client is one of the leading global organisations in the Aerospace industry. As a result of their expanding operations there is a new requirement for an Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) Consultant to join their operations. The role is based in Christchurch, Dorset with some UK travel possible. The role will be for an initial 3 months on a contract basis, plus possible extension. Permanent employment is also an option.

The individual will be responsible for development and maintenance of an aviation safety risk management framework, policies and procedures within EAS that comply with regulatory requirements and that is aligned to industry best practice. The successful candidate will have 2 people reporting into them.

Key responsibilities include;

1. Development and maintenance of the EAS Aviation Safety Management Manual.
2. Ensuring that a safety management promotion campaign is established in EAS
3. Facilitating aviation safety risk management across EAS.
4. Ensuring that aviation safety risk management training is developed and implemented across EAS.
5. Being the champion of change and building confidence in proactive risk management approaches related to all aviation safety activities across EAS.
6. Ensuring a consistent approach to change management and the management of safety risks across EAS
7. Managing the safety database and safety risk register and producing monthly and quarterly reports.
8. Ensuring that data is provided to the Safety Risk and Environment Department to allow the publication of up-to-date Board Safety Sub-Committee and Monthly Safety Executive reporting packs.
9. Oversight of the EAS Change Management and Safety Risk Registers.
10. Development and maintenance of the EAS SRM and SAG reporting packs.
11. Building effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
12. Participation in the EAS Safety Review Meetings.
13. Supporting the EAS Safety Action Groups.
14. Deputising for the Director of Safety, Risk and Environment during absence.
15. Develop and maintain a budget for the EAS Aviation Safety Management.
16. When required, carry out aviation safety incident investigations, audits or training.

Core competencies are;

1. Must have completed a Master's Degree in Aviation in Aviation Safety Management Systems.
2. Hold or be able to undertake training to achieve accreditation as an Aircraft Accident/Incident Investigator.
3. Hold or be able to hold accreditation as a Lead Auditor.
4. Sound working knowledge of ICAO guidance on SMS and current EASA regulations.