Job Description

Are you ready for your next big career challenge? If so, then we have an amazing opportunity for you.

As the Aerodrome Safeguarding Officer (ASO), you will be accountable to the Deputy Head of Air Navigation Services (DHANS) for managing and coordinating all safeguarding activity and for providing professional and comprehensive advice on aerodrome operational, planning and safeguarding issues, in a safe, efficient, regulatory compliant and cost-effective manner, to protect the operation and development of HIAL Group airports.

The ASO is responsible for coordinating with the HIAL Approved Procedure Design Organisation (APDO) and HIAL Air Traffic Services Engineering Manager (ATSEM) as necessary to ensure appropriate IFP and technical safeguarding assessments are conducted, and actions plans executed in accordance with regulation.

In addition, you will support the Head of Compliance and Assurance (HCA) in the delivery of Safety Management responsibilities, including the application of HIAL Group SMS processes within the range of aerodrome safeguarding.

In return for your professionalism and commitment we offer an excellent pay and allowance package, generous annual leave entitlement, company pension and employee assistance programme.

Visit our careers site https://hialcareers.co.uk/jobs for more information and apply online today. Closing date of applicants is Sunday 5th October 2025.

For any general queries about any aspect of the role please contact Derek Adams, Deputy Head of Air Navigation Services at dadams@hial.co.uk.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality of opportunity at all our airports.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and aim to provide support to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and their employment.

In support of our commitment to the Gaelic language and culture, as demonstrated in our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from those with Gaelic language skills.

For information - the company is currently undertaking a job evaluation project and will be implementing a new pay and grading system. All salaries are therefore subject to review through this process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 39,382.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work Location: In person