Head of Group Health, Safety and Environment
The AA
London, Basingstoke or Oldbury (Hybrid)
Competitive package
Irwin and Colton have been exclusively retained by The AA to appoint a Head of Group Health, Safety and Environment. With over 120 years of heritage, more than 7,000 employees and over 14 million members, The AA is one of the UK's most recognisable and trusted brands. This role offers an opportunity to shape the Health, Safety and Environment function across its diverse operations, including roadside assistance, recovery, vehicle servicing, customer operations and wider Group functions.
This role will have a group-wide remit and lead a team of specialists. Building on a strong, established safety culture, the successful candidate will turn insight into practical action and influence leaders from the Executive team to frontline operations.
Responsibilities will include:
- Lead the Group health and safety strategy, strengthening governance, risk management and assurance across varied operational environments.
- Provide expert advice and constructive challenge to the Board and Executive team, translating complex risk and performance data into clear priorities and decisions.
- Lead and develop the specialist team, building capability, clear accountabilities and a collaborative approach across the Group.
- Advance proactive and predictive safety management through data and technology, learning from incidents and near misses.
- Work with operational leaders, colleagues, unions and external partners to embed ownership of risk and deliver improvements in frontline safety.
The successful candidate will have:
- A Level 6 occupational health and safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH National Diploma or NVQ Level 6, and CMIOSH or equivalent recognised professional status.
- Significant HSE leadership experience within a complex, operationally diverse environment under UK regulation, including leading and developing specialist teams.
- A track record of delivering health and safety strategy, governance and assurance, with experience of presenting to and influencing Boards and Executive teams.
- The ability to turn data into action and drive continuous improvement; experience in transport, automotive, engineering or other safety-critical operations is desirable.
- Proven experience in engaging a geographically dispersed workforce.
Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions.
Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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Head of Group Health, Safety and Environment employer: Irwin and Colton
Irwin and Colton is an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, sustainability, and diversity within its dynamic work culture. As a leader in health and safety recruitment, the company offers robust employee growth opportunities and a supportive environment where your expertise can significantly impact organisational safety performance across the UK. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering a proactive safety culture and driving strategic initiatives at an executive level.
