Health, Safety & Compliance Manager

Looking for a challenge in one of the world's largest airfreight logistics organisations?

At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. Whatever people need, wherever they are. In an era of digital screens and closed borders, we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.

We are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world's economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride. Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, where we are building a great place to work for customers and colleagues alike.

About the role

Join IAG Cargo and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of health and safety across our London Heathrow operations. This is not just a safety and compliance role, it's about driving innovation, influencing culture, and making a real impact in one of the most complex and fast-paced environments in aviation.

As a key member of our Health & Safety team, you'll take ownership of critical safety reporting, lead investigations into complex issues, and deliver practical solutions that keep our people, partners, and operations safe. You'll work closely with compliance teams, legal advisors, and external stakeholders like Heathrow Airport Limited, ensuring that every aspect of our operation meets the highest standards.

Your leadership will extend beyond your immediate team, coaching and developing colleagues across the business, embedding a proactive safety mindset, and championing continuous improvement. From auditing and trend analysis to designing safety campaigns and influencing engineering projects, you'll be at the heart of initiatives that shape our operational excellence.

This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to deputise for the Head of Health & Safety, giving you exposure to strategic decision-making. If you're passionate about creating a positive safety culture and thrive on collaboration, problem-solving, and driving change, this is your opportunity to make a difference on a global scale.

What you'll do

Own and manage Health & Safety Incident Reports for LHR, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and closure in line with regulatory and company requirements.
Drive compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation across the Heathrow Campus, embedding best practices into daily operations.
Lead investigations into complex safety issues, delivering practical, compliant solutions that protect people and assets.
Conduct regular audits and inspections to measure adherence to health, safety, and fire safety standards, reporting findings and driving corrective actions.
Collaborate across departments to manage and resolve incident reports, reinforcing a culture of accountability and robust safety governance.
Work closely with legal teams on potential or actual claims, ensuring all actions align with regulatory and company standards.
Champion a positive safety culture, coaching managers and teams to integrate compliance into every aspect of their work.
Partner with subcontractors and external stakeholders, ensuring they meet IAG Cargo's stringent health and safety requirements.
Provide accurate weekly and monthly compliance reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends and recommending improvements.
Support design, engineering, and construction projects, ensuring safety and compliance are embedded from concept to completion.
It's all about you

What you'll bring to IAG Cargo:

We're looking for someone who combines diplomacy and resilience with the ability to manage complex situations and make confident decisions under pressure.
You'll need to be an exceptional communicator, both written and verbal, capable of engaging across all levels of the business while building strong relationships with colleagues, partners, and customers.
A proactive mindset and problem-solving skills are essential, along with solid knowledge of incident investigation and risk assessment processes.
You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, comfortable with ambiguity and able to juggle multiple projects while maintaining focus on compliance and safety excellence.
Strong IT skills are a must, and we value individuals who are flexible and collaborative.
This role is primarily based on-site at Heathrow Monday to Friday, reflecting the hands-on nature of our operation, though occasional remote working may be possible when absolutely required.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

Hold a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health.
Have proven experience as a Health & Safety professional, including auditing, risk assessments, COSHH management, and incident investigation.
Demonstrate hands-on experience with Safety Management Systems, process development, and fire safety (risk assessments and evacuations).
Be confident in leading meetings, managing others, and delivering training.
Show experience of working collaboratively with Trade Unions to maintain positive and compliant relationships.
Possess the right to live and work full-time in the UK indefinitely and be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.
Be willing to work across different locations and functions; occasional duty travel may be required.

Desirable:

Educated to degree level and ideally hold a NEBOSH Diploma, NEBOSH Fire Certificate, and a Level 3 Training Qualification (AET/PTLLS).
Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH or working towards Cert IOSH).
Auditing experience and familiarity with ISO 45001 and HSG65 frameworks.
Knowledge of airport security protocols to support security teams when required.
Previous experience in airline operations and/or cargo environments would be highly advantageous.
We'll treat you right

Wherever you work within IAG Cargo, you'll play a part in helping us deliver what the world needs and join a diverse and inclusive business that's making a difference.

As well as a competitive salary, bonus, we offer a range of benefits to support our colleagues, which include:

From the day you join us, you'll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways and group airlines. You'll also receive up to 30 discounted 'Hotline' airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
Flexible bank holiday policy- Individuals not on shift have the flexibility to swap the statutory public holidays, with the days you choose to take off instead.
All our colleagues get access to LinkedIn learning and Rosetta Stone Language courses
For health and wellbeing we offer a free onsite gym facility as well as access to the UNMIND app and a community of Mental Health First Aiders
Access to discounts on Apple, Cinema tickets and loads of other goodies through Perks at work

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Our recruitment procedures positively support our equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda.

All candidates are considered strictly on their merits in relation to the criteria for the role, treated fairly and consistently and have their individual needs responded to throughout the process.