Safety & Regulatory Lead

Posted:
7/7/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Middle Wallop, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
On-site

Safety & Regulatory Lead

Company:

Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited

The Boeing Test & Evaluation UK (BT&E UK) Safety & Regulatory Lead will report to the UK Chief Pilot and work closely with other Boeing and non-company senior leaders.  You will be the primary air focal for Safety and Regulatory Affairs for all Boeing flight operations in the UK. The flying organisation is primarily military focussed, including fixed wing, vertical lift and uncrewed aircraft. You will undertake development and in-service SMS activities, lead the team's Air System Safety Case work, and engagements with the UK MAA regulator.

Hiring details:

  • This requisition is for a locally hired position in Middle Wallop, UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

  • Onsite: This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.


 
Position responsibilities:

  • Lead the Safety and Regulatory Affairs Team within BT&E UK

  • Provide Air Safety advice to various Boeing leaders and team members

  • Maintain effectiveness of ASMS and report to senior managers

  • Lead the Air System Safety Case activities across all platforms operated by Boeing’s Defence Contractor Flying Organisation

  • Lead Hazard Working Groups to develop and maintain Risk Registers

  • Mentor team members in SMS including providing formal training

  • Conduct Safety Investigations within both the flying and associated business units

  • Monitor and Report Air Safety performance using metrics and suitable formats

  • Develop and monitor Emergency Response procedures

  • Interface with Boeing Quality teams for conduct of assurance activities

  • Generation and maintenance of regulatory compliant safety products

  • Horizon scanning to ensure best practice is applied including membership and attendance of safety committees and conferences

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Pilot qualifications

  • Experience leading safety and regulatory activities

  • Working knowledge of the UK Military Defence Air Environment and associated regulation

  • The role will have significant UK MoD customer, supplier and wider Boeing interfaces and therefore a person who is diplomatic whilst being strong minded is essential

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience with the use of safety tools such as Risk Registers, Bow Tie Diagrams and Air System Safety Cases

  • Aircrew experience in both rotary and fixed-wing air systems (including Uncrewed)

  • Experience using formal SMS tools

  • Safety audit experience and/or training

  • Emergency Response Planning experience

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer: 

  

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans 

  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next 

  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way 

  • Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs 

  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options 

  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year 

  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution 

  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan 

  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks 

  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week 

  • 6x annual salary life insurance 

  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development 

  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives 

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance:

This position does not require a Security Clearance.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)