Role overview
About this role
<p align="center"><strong>About the role and our team</strong></p> <p>Join our team as a Head of Safety, Compliance and Emergency Planning at the Isle of Man Airport, within the Department of Infrastructure on the Isle of Man!</p> <p>Within this role, you will be responsible for the delivery of safety, compliance and quality assurance oversight of all the airport services, through management of resources and assets within the Safety and Compliance team.</p> <p>You will provide advice and support on all safety, compliance and quality assurance issues, ensuring that standards and statutory legislation are applied. As well as this, you will support the ambitious growth plans at the airport, by developing a team which can support the increasing flexibility a larger airport will bring.</p> <p>Your responsibilities will include:</p> <ol> <li>Leading, motivating and inspiring a just safety culture Working closely with stakeholders, business partners, control authorities and regulators Strategically manage safety training through the engagement of key staff, at all levels and groups Carrying out emergency planning activities Providing professional advice on all matters relating to safety, compliance and quality assurance as well as environment management Developing robust auditing systems and processes, as well as generating and reviewing safety cases Carrying out planned development and learning activities that raise awareness, motivate and build individual capability</li> </ol> <p>We are looking for someone with significant airport experience and excellent communication skills, who can act as a positive leader for the corporate ethos of continuous improvement, ensuring that the Airport delivers consistently high standards of safety and compliance.</p> <p align="center"><strong>What can this role offer me?</strong></p> <p>You can take advantage of the excellent opportunities we provide for personal and professional development. This includes the use of our Learning, Education and Development Centre and the fantastic range of fully funded courses we support.</p> <p align="center"><strong>About the Island and relocating</strong></p> <p>Here you can enjoy a fantastic quality of life, and an excellent work-life balance! There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities; so if you like walking, mountain biking, sailing or kayaking, you’ll have lots of places to explore!</p> <p>There are also lots of great cafes, bars and restaurants, and you can enjoy the Island’s real sense of community. The island is well connected to the UK, and you’ll also benefit from low income tax rates (20% maximum rate).</p> <p>A relocation package of up to £10,000 based on receipts is available for this role.</p> <p align="center"><strong>How to find out more and apply</strong></p> <p>For more information please visit our website, alternatively contact Ann Reynolds on 01624 821601.</p> <p>A provisional interview date of 25 May 2021 has been set for shortlisted applicants, however this is subject to change.</p> <p>Please note, a full valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this role.</p> <p align="center"><strong>Flexible Working</strong></p> <p>The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.</p>