Compliance Manager / Specialist
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Hereford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS
Defence regulations
Engineering design review
Compliance matrices
Certification plans
Risk assessment
Technical documentation
Safety cases
Military standards
FULL DESCRIPTION
Compliance Manager / Specialist
Location: Hereford | Remote/Hybrid | Permanent | Competitive Salary
Contact: Mark Bignell - [contact hidden]
Job Description
Compliance Manager/Officer role within aerospace and defence. Embed compliance requirements into design, review designs against military standards, develop compliance matrices and certification plans, support risk assessments and safety cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Embed compliance and certification requirements into engineering design from concept stages.
- Translate international defence regulations into practical engineering requirements.
- Review engineering designs for adherence to military, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Develop and maintain compliance matrices, certification plans, and regulatory roadmaps.
- Support technical design reviews, risk assessments, and compliance testing strategies.
- Prepare compliance documentation including certification evidence packs, safety cases, and regulatory reports.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree advantageous but not essential.
- 5-10+ years experience in defence, aerospace, or safety-critical engineering environments.
- Understanding of engineering design and systems exposure in complex multidisciplinary projects.
- Knowledge of defence or safety-critical regulatory frameworks including military and safety standards.
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
How to Apply
Apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Ensure your name, email, phone number and location are included.
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