Head of Environmental, Health & Safety

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE:You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some travel within UK and international

LOCATION: Belfast

Grade: L2

TYPE:Full time onsite

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options

• Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working

Are you a strategic leader passionate about creating safe, sustainable, and compliant workplaces? Airbus is looking for a Head of Environment, Safety & Health (EHS) to join our team in Belfast. In this highly influential role, you will define our strategic EHS direction, championing initiatives that reduce our environmental impact and minimize injury risks. You will be the driving force behind an industry-leading culture of safety and wellbeing, ensuring our operations remain compliant, safe, and sustainable while shaping the future of our wider business organisation

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Define the EHS direction for Airbus Belfast, leading, motivating, and developing a professional, 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, utilizing 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.

THE PROFILE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A strategic and proactive professional with an extensive background in leading EHS teams to drive safety and environmental excellence.

• An authoritative advisor capable of influencing at all levels of the business, escalating significant risks, and championing a culture of continuous improvement.

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  This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

  Company:

  Airbus Belfast Limited

  Employment Type:

  Permanent

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  Experience Level:

  Professional

  Job Family:

  Health & Safety

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