Safety Management Systems (SMS) Reporting Officer

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.

With more than one million seats installed across the fleets of the world's leading airlines, Safran Seats is one of the global leaders in passenger, crew, aircraft and helicopter seating, delivering innovative, high value-added solutions.

SMS Reporting Officer Cwmbran, South Wales Hybrid

Skills: Safety, Risk Management, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Incident Investigation, Root Cause Analysis, Data Analysis, Reporting, Health & Safety, Regulatory Compliance

Your Role

Safety is at the heart of everything we do. As our SMS Reporting Officer, you'll play a key role in helping us identify, assess, and reduce safety risks across our products and operations, ensuring we continue to deliver safe, reliable solutions to customers around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and strengthen our safety culture, working closely with teams across the business to drive continuous improvement and ensure aviation safety remains a priority at every level.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and support activities that identify potential safety risks and opportunities for improvement
• Coordinate investigations into safety-related events, concerns, and trends, ensuring appropriate actions are implemented and tracked
• Monitor safety performance and produce reports and insights for senior leadership
• Facilitate risk assessments and support teams in making informed, safety-focused decisions
• Maintain and improve key safety processes, procedures, and documentation
• Deliver engaging safety communications and help embed a positive safety culture across the organisation
• Support safety training and awareness initiatives for colleagues at all levels
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, suppliers, customers, and regulatory stakeholders on safety-related matters
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance both safety performance and business effectiveness

What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who is passionate about safety, enjoys working with people, and can turn information into meaningful action.

You'll bring:

• Experience of safety in a compliance, quality, operational, engineering, or regulated environment role
• The ability to analyse information, identify trends, and make practical recommendations
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage and influence colleagues at all levels
• Experience preparing reports, presenting findings, and managing multiple priorities
• A proactive and organised approach, with strong attention to detail
• The ability to build effective working relationships across different functions and teams
• A continuous improvement mindset and a passion for creating positive change
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications

Desirable

• Experience working within aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, engineering, or another highly regulated industry
• Knowledge of safety management systems, risk management, or accident/incident investigation methodologies
• Experience supporting audits, compliance activities, or regulatory requirements
• Understanding of safety performance monitoring, KPIs, and data analysis
• Previous experience delivering training, workshops, or awareness initiatives
• Professional qualifications or training in safety, quality, risk management, or a related discipline