Operational Safety Assurance Manager

UK Research and Innovation

. Lead and coordinate aviation and maritime operational safety assurance activities across NERC National Capabilities .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeSwindon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £46,743 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational safety assurance, risk management, and governance within complex organizations, with a strong ability to analyze and present data to support decision-making. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and developing reporting frameworks for senior governance bodies.

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Operational Safety AssuranceRisk ManagementGovernance OversightStakeholder EngagementData Analysis and Reporting

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Hard Skills

Assurance ReviewsOperational Safety Performance AnalysisReport DevelopmentKPI MonitoringDashboard Creation

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security Screening (BPSS)

Industry Keywords

Aviation OperationsMaritime OperationsGovernance FrameworkRegulatory EnvironmentImprovement Actions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate aviation and maritime operational safety assurance activities across NERC National Capabilities
Manage assurance reviews, track recommendations and support implementation of improvement actions
Lead production of assurance reports and statements for senior governance bodies
Collate, analyse and interpret operational safety performance information and report to governance forums
Lead regular reviews of assurance arrangements within organisations delivering operational activities for UKRI-NERC
Act as focal point for review and oversight of safety cases, supporting evidence and assurance findings
Support identification, assessment and monitoring of operational safety risks and mitigation measures
Work with subject matter experts to assess residual risk from aviation and maritime operations
Support external audits, inspections and independent assurance reviews
Contribute to establishing and maturing UKRI's operational safety assurance framework
Act as Secretariat to the Aviation Assurance Panel, Maritime Assurance Panel and other governance forums
Provide professional support, analysis and reporting to senior governance bodies and decision makers
Develop and maintain relationships with operational safety managers, senior leaders, Centre representatives, regulators and external stakeholders
Collaborate with UKRI functions and government departments, including BIST
Provide advice on operational safety assurance policy, governance and reporting requirements
Develop and maintain reporting frameworks, dashboards and management information
Monitor KPIs and assurance metrics
Identify emerging risks, trends and improvement opportunities and escalate issues
Promote sharing of lessons learned and good practice across aviation and maritime operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience of assurance, risk management, governance or operational oversight within a complex organisation
Experience of delivering assurance, oversight or improvement activities within a complex and/or highly regulated environment
Ability to analyse, interpret and present complex information, data and risks to support evidence-based decision making
Experience of developing reports, dashboards, management information or assurance reporting for senior audiences
Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills, including working effectively across organisational boundaries
Understanding of assurance, governance and risk management principles and their practical application
Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes to deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear advice, challenge and recommendations
Baseline Personnel Security Screening (BPSS) is a pre-condition of employment
Submit a CV and covering letter addressing the specified criteria

Benefits

Comp & perks

An outstanding defined salary pension scheme
30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
Flexible working options
Wellbeing initiatives
Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
Equal opportunities and reasonable accommodation for candidates with disabilities