Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned professional to lead our compliance and safety initiatives. The Head of Compliance and Safety will be responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in audit management, occupational health and safety planning, and compliance leadership. A strong background in European maintenance regulations, quality assurance processes, and safety management systems is essential.
This role requires a collaborative leader who can effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including senior leadership, auditors, and regulatory bodies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Act as the internal expert and point of contact for regulatory compliance and safety
* Ensure full compliance with applicable regulations and safety directives
* Lead internal and external audits, identifying gaps and proposing corrective actions
* Coordinate investigation processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives
* Support the development and enforcement of Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) procedures
* Support the opening of new sites or operational lines with compliance guidance
* Ensure the validity of all site-level certifications and operational approvals
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on compliance, safety, and quality culture
Requirements:
* A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or equivalent technical experience
* Alternatively, 15+ years of experience as a certified aircraft technician with exposure to regulatory and quality functions
* Expert-level knowledge of European maintenance regulations, Safety Management Systems, and quality assurance processes
* Demonstrated experience in audit management, OHS planning, and compliance leadership
* Prior experience in a similar compliance or safety role in an industrial or maintenance-heavy environment
* Fluent English; knowledge of French and/or Dutch is a distinct advantage
* Willingness to travel
What We Offer:
* A permanent contract with competitive salary and attractive benefits
* A unique opportunity to lead compliance and safety strategy within a dynamic international group
* A key leadership role with a direct impact on operational integrity and organisational culture