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.

• 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, champion initiatives that reduce our environmental impact and minimise 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.

• 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, utilising 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.

• 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.
• A data‑driven decision‑maker who can seamlessly translate complex EHS performance data into actionable insights for UK corporate management.

• You hold a NEBOSH Diploma (Degree level) and possess a comprehensive, up‑to‑date understanding of EHS legislation and compliance requirements.
• You bring a minimum of five years of management experience in Health & Safety, alongside a proven track record of maintaining and developing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems.
• You have direct, hands‑on experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment (preferably Aerospace).
• You are highly proficient in using EHS management software and reporting tools.
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills, allowing you to effectively engage with diverse audiences.

• 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.

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