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2Excel Group is seeking an Airfield Operations Manager to take ownership of the safe, secure and compliant management of airfield activities. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring operational risks are controlled to ALARP principles, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
Job Responsibility
Plan, coordinate and control aircraft movements across the airfield
Monitor airfield infrastructure and operating surfaces, liaising with aviation partners and service providers
Manage operational risk assessments, reporting processes and internal audits
Chair Airfield Safety Meetings and drive continuous safety improvements
Support the delivery and assurance of effective site-wide security arrangements
Ensure security policies, procedures and response measures remain effective and compliant
Manage fire crew capability, ensuring personnel, equipment and records remain operationally ready
Coordinate responses to aviation emergencies, security incidents, unauthorised access, suspicious items and other critical events and Ensure incidents are fully investigated
Maintain oversight of fuelling and defuelling activities, equipment, training and emergency controls
Maintain and review operational, security and emergency response risk assessments
Support internal audits, customer assurance activities and regulatory compliance requirements
Maintain accurate compliance records, training evidence and assurance documentation
Manage training and competency frameworks for operational, security, fuel and emergency response personnel
Coordinate exercises, drills and competency assessments
Promote a positive safety, security and compliance culture across the organisation
Requirements
Strong understanding of airfield operations, aircraft ground movements and operational safety
Knowledge of UK aviation regulations, CAA/CAP guidance and Safety Management Systems
Experience managing operational risk assessments, hazard reporting and audit processes
Experience overseeing airfield security arrangements and responding to security incidents
Understanding of aviation fuel operations and associated risks
Experience supporting emergency response, incident management and business continuity activities
Excellent stakeholder management, communication and decision-making skills