Regulatory and Compliance Manager

Job Title: Regulatory and Compliance Manager

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire

Salary Range: Negotiable

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The Malloy Aeronautics Team:

Malloy Aeronautics Limited specializes in the development of heavy lift unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) for both civilian and military uses. Located in Berkshire, our operations are notable for their focus on in-house design and manufacturing. This vertical integration means we control the production of most aircraft components on-site, enhancing our ability to innovate and maintain high standards across all stages of development.

About The Role:

The Regulatory and Compliance manager will be responsible for Malloy’s regulatory compliance across all flying activities. The successful candidate would be the owner of all regulatory and governance documentation for UK flying operations—including civil and military contexts—covering OSC, OA, SORA, CFAOS and OFCOM, acting as the primary regulatory liaison with authorities such as the CAA, MAA, AAIB, and NATS.

Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK

What you’ll being doing (but not limited too):

• Generate and own the company’s flight operations governance documentation (e.g. OSC, OA, CFAOS, SORA), as required to ensure that flight operations enable the business to achieve its strategy.
• Submit operational & technical variations, and site-specific flying permissions to the company’s SORAs.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulations governing UAV flight safety, airworthiness, airspace use, and crew qualifications
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies (e.g. UK CAA) for aviation approvals, exemptions, and operational authorisations
• Own the company’s OFCOM permissions. Ensure they are up to date, any new sites are applied for and that any renewals are in place, on time.
• Coordinate with engineering and test teams to plan and approve flight trials, ensuring safe and controlled execution.
• Conduct aviation risk assessments for flight trials in the UK and abroad.
• Participate in incident response, crash investigation, and post-incident reporting as required
• Support pilot training, authorisation management, and crew certification processes
• Drive continuous improvement in aviation safety culture, operational efficiency, and compliance processes
• Ensure adherence to SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) policy across all aviation activities
• Provide technical guidance to teams on matters such as NOTAMs, airspace restrictions, and safe UAV operations

Additional Accountabilities

• Taking reasonable care of their own health and safety ensuring high standards
• for safety, health and environment (SHE) in our organisation are maintained.
• This includes co-operating and following all reasonable instruction, information and training,
• reporting work-related hazards or incidents and using all equipment for the purpose.
• Communicate and contextualise regulatory and compliance challenges to senior leadership to aid strategy and decision making.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across the wider business.

Essential Skills and Experiences:

• Proven experience in the preparation and submission of SORA assessments and applications.
• A comprehensive understanding of the UK UAS regulatory environment.
• Strong communication skills in safety-critical and operational environments
• Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams (engineering, flight ops, safety, QA)
• Able to work well as part of a team, building strong relationships quickly.
• Operational Documentation - Proficient in risk assessment, incident investigation, air operations execution and regulatory compliance workflows
• Capable of maintaining high-quality documentation and audit trails for aircraft and personnel
• Regulatory Liaison, Compliance, Audit Preparation & Permissions Management - Confident in engaging with regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and customers on aviation matters
• Risk & Safety Management - Highly organised with a proactive, safety-first mindset

Desired Skills and Experiences

• Deep understanding of (UK & international) Aviation & UAS Regulatory Frameworks (e.g. UK CAA CAP 722, GVC, OSC, SORA)
• Deep understanding of UK and international regulatory bodies: MAA, CAA, AAIB, NATS, OFCOM, EASA, JARUS, foreign NAA’s.
• Knowledge of UAV systems, flight operations, and risk-based operating models (e.g. SORA, PDRA)
• Familiarity with aircraft systems, maintenance requirements, and airworthiness documentation
• Knowledge of aviation safety management systems and incident reporting frameworks
• Knowledge of SHE frameworks and safety-critical operations
• Flight Operations Governance & Documentation
• Safety Risk Management & SMS Implementation
• Military Aviation, Maritime Air Operations & Flight Operations / Safety Culture
• Knowledge of flight training requirements

Desirable Qualifications

• MAA PCMIO – Post Crash Management & Incident Officer
• MAA CFASC – Contractor Flying Air Safety Course

Benefits you may be eligible for:

• Alternate Fridays off with our 9-day fortnight
• BAE Systems Share Incentive Plan
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Annual collective incentive bonus scheme
• Enhanced family leave with 6 months' full-pay maternity leave and 4 weeks' full-pay paternity leave
• 20 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus a 3-day Christmas shutdown
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare Cash Plan with Virtual GP access, dental and optical support, plus free cover for dependent children up to age 24
• Mental health and wellbeing support available 24/7
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Proud supporter of the Armed Forces through our Bronze Armed Forces Covenant commitment.

Why Malloy Aeronautics?

Our company benefits from a streamlined process where engineering teams are involved in the entire lifecycle of our UAVs - from initial design through to production. This setup not only speeds up the development process but also improves the efficiency and effectiveness of our product launches. We value professionals who have a background in both research and development (R&D) and design for manufacture, as their expertise is crucial to our rapid and precise product development cycle.

Malloy Aeronautics employees will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

Malloy Aeronautics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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