Airfield Safety & Compliance Officer

Date: 17 Oct 2025

Location: East Midlands Airport, GB

Company: MAG

Why MAG?

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK’s number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region. 

Summary

At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

The role

To provide airside safety briefings and training to external contractors, service partners, and staff as required.
Act as a key liaison during operational disruptions or emergencies to ensure clear communication and efficient resolution.
Ensure the airside environment, including baggage docks are clean and FOD free.
Undertake aircraft marshalling as and when required using ICAO standard signals
Monitor all aircraft movements to ensure safe and efficient operations. Provide "Follow Me" guidance when required, and proactively identify, address, and document any safety-related issues in accordance with established procedures and regulatory requirements.

Respond promptly to incidents, collect and document relevant evidence, and conduct thorough airside safety investigations. Escalate findings and reports to the Airfield Operations Duty Manager to ensure appropriate action and resolution

What will make you successful in the role?

Experience in airfield operations/safety critical environment
Experience of implementing operational procedures and processes to ensure safety at all times.
Vast Experience in carrying out in depth accident investigations.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills; ability to think in a creative and innovative manner
Ability to investigate incidents under pressure in a calm and measured manner.
People skills for influencing external service partners.
Technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Achieve and maintain an intermediate operations qualification.
Must be capable of obtaining CTC level security clearance.
Must hold a full UK driving license.
Must be capable of obtaining an Airside Driving Permit, including all medical requirements.
Must hold, or be capable of obtaining, a firearms license.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

 

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

 

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

 

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

 

You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

 

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity