Head of Environmental, Health & Safety

Job Overview

Head of Environment, Safety & Health (EHS) to join our team in Belfast. This position defines strategic EHS direction, drives a culture of safety and wellbeing, and ensures compliance with legal and corporate requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define the EHS direction for Airbus Belfast and lead, motivate, and develop a multi disciplinary team to promote a positive site wide safety culture.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS improvement plans and management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001) to ensure total compliance with legal and corporate requirements.
• Oversee robust risk management and accident investigations, using leading and lagging indicators, audits, and inspections to drive continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary Airbus representative with external regulatory bodies (HSE NI and NI Environment Agency) and maintain effective consultation with internal stakeholders, including business managers and Trades Union Representatives.
• Ensure emergency response arrangements are strictly maintained, oversee Occupational Health and Safety services, and manage the regional EHS budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of management experience in Health & Safety.
• Proven track record of maintaining and developing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems.
• NEBOSH Diploma (Degree level) and comprehensive, up to date understanding of EHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• Direct, hands on experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment (preferably Aerospace).
• Highly proficient in using EHS management software and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, allowing effective engagement with diverse audiences.

Desirable

• Experience working with Occupational Health as a 3rd party/Outsourced.
• Knowledge of insurance claims and enterprise risk management.
• Strong project management skills, including experience in EHS training development and delivery.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options.
• 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance.

Security and Travel

Security clearance: BPSS and Export Control checks, including a criminal record check.

Travel required: some travel within the UK and internationally.

Location & Details

Location: Belfast. Grade: L2. Employment type: Full time onsite.

EEO Statement

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. We are committed to equal opportunities for all.