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Job details
Job title: Airfield Safety Officer
Job reference: REQ000493
Date posted: 07/01/2025
Application closing date: 28/01/2025
Salary: £40,716 - £46,062 Depending on Experience
Package Benefits: Free Onsite car parking, discount on concessions, Access to proud perks employee discount and reward platform, pension plan, Cycle to work Scheme, Plus more.
Contractual hours: 42
Basis: Full time
Birmingham Airport is the UK’s seventh largest with 30 airlines serving over 120 destinations direct and onwards to over 400. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, 13m customers a year flew in and out of BHX. Going forward we project growth to more than 18m customers a year by 2033 – by which time we will be connected to central London by HS2 trains in just 37 minutes and aim to have become a net zero carbon airport.
Our purpose is: Proud of Every Journey. That means everyone at the airport and the 100 organisations operating on the airport site, taking pride in getting customers safely, punctually, and comfortably from A to B. By creating a kind, values-driven environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their best to work, we will retain and develop our people – and deliver on our purpose. Our seven pillars, Growth, Customer, Neighbour, Efficiency, People, Safety & Security and Carbon, support the strategic output of the company.
Our values – Curious, Dedicated, Inclusive, Respectful & Supportive guide how our colleagues treat each other as we serve customers with safety & security as our top priority.
Summary of the role
The Airfield Safety Officer (ASO) is responsible for providing front line operational oversight of all airfield activities. The ASO will also provide assurances that a safe environment is being maintained by ensuring that relevant assets and infrastructure are operated safely in line with the requirements of the Aerodrome Licence.
The role also provides a 24/7 presence on the airfield in order to manage and mitigate any wildlife control hazards that may pose a risk to aircraft safety.
The ability to undertake tasks independently within a fast-paced, dynamic and operational environment whilst demonstrating strong communication skills within a diverse team is essential to be successful in this role. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and flexible with a keen eye for continuous improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Safety Management
* Ensuring all available equipment and techniques are utilised effectively to meet the requirements of the Wildlife and Habitat Management Plan, reporting any potential risks to aircraft safety without delay to the ADM.
* Fulfil all responsibilities as defined within the BAL Emergency Plan and Snow Plan.
* Ensuring all Aerodrome Works are carried out in accordance with aerodrome procedure and Risk and Method Statements through the undertaking of live and post work inspections.
* Attendance and participation in safety meetings as required.
* Ensure the airfield remains safe and operational during periods of adverse weather including high winds and low visibility through effective implementation of procedures.
* Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all relevant departmental and BAL documentation, peer reviewing as required.
* In the event of any safety occurrence, ensure that all perishable evidence is gathered without delay and comprehensive information is collated and submitted within required safety reports.
* Participate and actively contribute towards safety promotion activities and events.
* Ensure daily activities on and around the airfield are conducted in accordance with standards and recommended practice to ensure that a safe, efficient, and effective airside operation is maintained.
* Undertake safety and compliance audits and inspections as required.
* Identify and dynamically manage operational safety risks in accordance with company procedure.
* Ensure all airside Safety Occurrences, Near Miss events and hazards are captured and recorded within recognised platforms.
Performance
* Ensure that all daily duties and monitoring activities are completed in accordance with company procedures.
* To support in the delivery of KPI’s and SPI’s as published in the annual Aerodrome Safety Plan.
* Ensure that good communication is maintained both internally and with external stakeholders, and that a Just Culture is promoted.
* Demonstrate the highest levels of integrity at all times.
* Identify areas for continuous improvement and development opportunities within the team.
* Demonstrate a commitment towards addressing and resolving any areas where performance or behaviours may fall below levels of those that are expected.
* Undertake relevant training as required, ensuring competence is maintained to undertake all ASO functions.
Managing the Facility
* Participate and contribute towards the effective implementation of BAL’s FOD prevention procedures.
* Ensure that all non-operational assets are removed from service without delay and reported in line with company procedure.
* Ensure all aerodrome inspections are completed in line with local procedure and the aerodrome licence to operate.
Candidate requirements
Ability to obtain and hold the following permits:
* UK Firearms and Shotgun licenses
* BAL ‘A’, ‘M’ & ‘R’ Airside Driving Permits
* BAL Class 2 Driving Permit (Equivalent to DVLA Class C)
* Marshalling Permit
* Flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, often under pressure.
* Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, focusing on establishing and building effective stakeholder relationships.
* Ability to work shift work, including nights, on a predominantly 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
* Ability to identify and adapt to continuous improvement initiatives within a complex environment.
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