Safety and Compliance Director
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- England,North East,Northumberland
- Full Time, Permanent
- £115,000 - £130,000 per annum
Job Description:
OverviewWe are supporting a growing aviation maintenance organisation in the appointment of a Compliance Director to lead and expand its compliance function within a Part 145 MRO environment.
This is a newly elevated position, created as a result of business growth and increasing operational complexity. Previously operating at Compliance Manager level, the function now requires a strategic leader capable of operating at director level.
The role is highly visible and business critical, with direct influence over regulatory integrity, operational governance, and organisational culture.
Purpose of the RoleTo take full ownership of the compliance function, ensuring regulatory adherence while building a scalable, future-ready compliance structure aligned with the company’s growth plans.
This role is focused on developing and strengthening the function, not simply maintaining it.
Key Responsibilities*Lead the compliance function within a Part 145 approved MRO environment
*Develop and implement a forward-looking compliance strategy aligned with business expansion
*Oversee internal and external audit programmes
*Act as primary point of contact for regulatory authorities
*Provide leadership and direction to the compliance team
*Strengthen governance frameworks, procedures, and reporting mechanisms
*Provide technical compliance guidance to senior leadership
*Support the organisation in achieving future approvals and operational growth
Candidate ProfileThe organisation is flexible on structure but clear on the level of experience required. This role demands a genuinely senior individual.
Key requirements include:
*Extensive experience within an aviation Part 145 MRO environment
*Strong knowledge of UK and European regulatory frameworks
*Proven leadership experience at senior manager or director level
*Ability to operate strategically while maintaining technical credibility
*Experience developing or scaling compliance functions
*Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and board-level leadership
Additional InformationRelocation support can be considered for the right candidate.
The role is primarily site-based, with some flexibility for hybrid working.
This is a newly elevated position, created as a result of business growth and increasing operational complexity. Previously operating at Compliance Manager level, the function now requires a strategic leader capable of operating at director level.
The role is highly visible and business critical, with direct influence over regulatory integrity, operational governance, and organisational culture.
Purpose of the RoleTo take full ownership of the compliance function, ensuring regulatory adherence while building a scalable, future-ready compliance structure aligned with the company’s growth plans.
This role is focused on developing and strengthening the function, not simply maintaining it.
Key Responsibilities*Lead the compliance function within a Part 145 approved MRO environment
*Develop and implement a forward-looking compliance strategy aligned with business expansion
*Oversee internal and external audit programmes
*Act as primary point of contact for regulatory authorities
*Provide leadership and direction to the compliance team
*Strengthen governance frameworks, procedures, and reporting mechanisms
*Provide technical compliance guidance to senior leadership
*Support the organisation in achieving future approvals and operational growth
Candidate ProfileThe organisation is flexible on structure but clear on the level of experience required. This role demands a genuinely senior individual.
Key requirements include:
*Extensive experience within an aviation Part 145 MRO environment
*Strong knowledge of UK and European regulatory frameworks
*Proven leadership experience at senior manager or director level
*Ability to operate strategically while maintaining technical credibility
*Experience developing or scaling compliance functions
*Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and board-level leadership
Additional InformationRelocation support can be considered for the right candidate.
The role is primarily site-based, with some flexibility for hybrid working.
Job number 3650838
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