Airside Safety & Standards Manager

Permanent
Location: Nationwide - regularly travelling to our major UK airports, Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Birmingham 
Hours: Full time, Monday - Friday 40 hours a week
Pay: £50,000 - £53,000 (inclusive of a car allowance)

Join Our Team as an Airside Safety & Standards Manager!

Are you an aviation professional who knows the airside world inside-out? Do you thrive in operational environments where safety, standards, and culture go hand in hand?

At Wilson James, we're looking for an Airside Safety & Standards Manager to help raise the bar on airside safety and operational consistency in our PRM (Passengers with Reduced Mobility) services across major UK airports.

Whether you already have a strong Health & Safety background, or you bring deep operational aviation knowledge and are willing to grow into the H&S space, we want to hear from you. Full training and development support will be provided for the right candidate.

About the Role:

As an Airside Safety & Manager you will be responsible for:

• Lead and enhance airside safety practices across PRM operations
• Champion a strong, visible safety culture across multiple airport sites
• Standardise operational procedures and drive continuous improvement
• Investigate incidents and support a robust governance and assurance framework
• Support onboarding, training, and auditing of airside teams and suppliers
• Act as a subject matter expert on vehicle use (Ambilifts, Bulmors, Thunderlifts) and working at height

Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme. 
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.  
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents. 
• Financial support 
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Cycle to Work scheme

What we are looking for:

• 3–5 years' experience working airside (aviation, ramp, logistics, or PRM operations)
• A good understanding of airside safety and assurance—or a willingness to train into it
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder skills
• Comfortable with travel across sites and eligible for airside clearance
• A proactive team player who knows how to drive standards, not just follow them
• Driving Licence - as you will be required to drive our various company vehicles

Desirable (but not required):

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent H&S training
• Trainer/Assessor qualifications
• PRM experience or Airside Driving Permit (ADP)

Interested? Apply now and have your career take off with us! 
Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability 
Wilson James have been raising standards in security, construction logistics, aviation services, and technology for over 30 years. With 5,000 employees and a presence across over 300 client sites all over the UK, we are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions and top-tier customer service. As a leading managed service provider, we prioritise safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Joining Wilson James offers the excitement of working with diverse, vibrant clients, making for a dynamic and engaging workplace.   

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenge.