Head of Safety - Aviation

Our client, an european service provider within the aviation sector seeks an Head of Safety to assist and support the company in achieving the overall business objectives in respect of managing health and safety across the network.

Main Responsabilities:

• Proactively support the business to ensure the company meets the risk management framework by ensuring compliance with health and safety policies;
• Continually look to improve the process of hazard identification and risk control as detailed in the Health and Safety Manual;
• Respond and deploy to the Station as lead investigator for serious or major incidents and accidents and provide emergency support as may be required;
• Actively promote a fair and just reporting culture at all levels of the business;
• Ensure all accidents and incidents are reported, fully investigated, and appropriate corrective processes put in place to address the root cause;
• Responsible for the satisfactory timely conclusion of investigations and ensuring the implementation of appropriate control measures;
• To develop and lead on health and safety and incident investigation board reviews;
• As the lead and key member of the business’ risk management team, deliver and drive promotion of the ‘safety first’ culture through all levels of the organization;
• Proactively lead and coach the Safety Department across the entire network;
• Conduct regular performance reviews, identify areas that present a risk to the business and drive continual improvement in the field of Aviation health and safety;
• Represent the interests of the company at relevant industry forums as required;
• Maintain and enhance open lines of communication with airline customers at station, regional and network-wide levels;

• Stay informed as to the relevant skills and qualification levels required by staff for effective performance, and ensure these requirements are met by the training department.

Main Requisites:
• Knowledge of Safety Management & Risk Management Systems;
• Available to travel throughout the company's European Network;
• A team player with a positive attitude;
• Customer focused with the ability to communicate at all levels;
• Ability to work independently to a high standard;
• Ability to work quickly and to a tight schedule in a busy operational environment.