HSSE Director

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · London/UK

Who we are

Skytanking are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Health and Safety Director to lead and oversee all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) operations supporting our ground handling, ULD and cargo businesses in the U.K., Netherlands and Italy. This role is ideally based in London but will require travel to our operational sites. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with national aviation safety regulations, drive a proactive safety culture, and implement programs that safeguard the wellbeing of employees, passengers, contractors, and the environment across all operational areas including ground handling, maintenance, flight operations, and administration.

Your tasks

Strategic Leadership

Develop and implement the organisation's comprehensive health and safety strategy aligned with aviation industry standards and corporate goals.
Serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership on all matters related to occupational safety and aviation regulatory compliance.

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including CAA, EASA, ICAO, HSE UK, and local safety laws.
Oversee the management and resolution of safety-related audits, inspections, and investigations.
Lead risk assessments and safety management system (SMS) programs in accordance with ICAO Annex 19.

Safety Program Oversight

Monitor and continuously improve safety performance metrics (e.g., incident rates, audit findings, corrective actions).
Implement training programs for staff on safety policies, emergency response procedures, and best practices.
Champion a just culture approach to incident reporting and safety improvement.

Incident Response and Investigation

Lead root cause analysis for serious incidents and accidents, ensuring lessons learned are implemented effectively.
Coordinate with national aviation authorities and internal teams during incident investigations.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with regulatory bodies, airport authorities, airline partners, unions, and safety representatives.
Lead internal safety committees and represent the company at industry safety forums and working groups.

Team Management

Lead and mentor the health and safety team, fostering professional development and high performance.
Allocate resources effectively to support safety initiatives across departments and geographies.

Your profile

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Aviation Safety, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in health and safety roles, with at least 5 years in aviation or aerospace environments.
Certified Safety Professional (CSP), NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH, or equivalent credential preferred.
In-depth knowledge of aviation safety regulations, ICAO SMS framework, and emergency preparedness.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with auditing, incident investigation, and risk assessment methodologies.

Key Competencies:

Strategic thinking and decision-making
In-depth regulatory knowledge
Crisis and emergency management
Change management and cultural transformation.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills

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About us

At Skytanking, we have been providing aviation-related services since 1999. In addition to aviation fuelling, our portfolio includes ground handling, tank farm and hydrant management, investments in fuelling infrastructure, and engineering services. Our customers include airlines, airports and oil companies. Our 3,000 employees refuel an aircraft every 25 seconds on average at more than 93 airports in 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Skytanking is a 100% subsidiary of PrimeFlight Aviation Services Inc., which employs around 8,000 people at more than 220 airports.

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