The role acts as the principal adviser to the Executive and Board on safety governance, regulatory compliance, organisational safety risk and safety performance, providing independent assurance regarding the effectiveness of safety management systems, risk management and regulatory compliance across the organisation.
As the nominated Compliance Manager for Dublin and Cork Airports under EU Regulation 139/2014, the role is responsible for maintaining strategic relationships with aviation, occupational health and safety and other regulatory authorities, while ensuring daa operates in accordance with applicable regulatory, legislative and industry requirements at all locations.
The GHSRC leads the consistent application of safety governance standards across daa's airports, international businesses and future ventures, supporting safe growth, organisational resilience and the continual strengthening of safety culture throughout the Group.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years' experience within aviation, transport, infrastructure or another highly regulated safety-critical industry.
- Demonstrable experience leading safety governance, compliance, regulatory affairs or assurance functions.
- Strong understanding of aviation safety management systems and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience engaging with Executive, Board and regulatory authorities.
- Experience leading change management activities and assessments.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary professional teams.
International operational and / or regulatory experience.
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Skills
- Strategic leadership and organisational influence.
- Strong understanding of aviation safety, occupational health & safety and risk management principles.
- Executive-level stakeholder management.
- Strong regulatory and compliance management capability.
- Highly developed communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to operate effectively at Executive and Board level.
- Excellent judgement and decision-making capability.
- Ability to manage complexity across multiple jurisdictions and business models.
Proven ability to challenge constructively while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
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Education & Qualifications
Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Aviation, Safety, Engineering, Compliance, Risk Management, Law, Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline.
Mandatory Practicing/Training/Compliance Certification
- Lead Auditor Qualification.
- Formal qualification in Safety Management, Compliance, Risk Management or equivalent discipline.
Continuous professional development in relevant regulatory, safety and governance disciplines.
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Professional Memberships
