May 12, 2025
Safety and Operational Risk - Head of Safety
Cathay Subsidiary Services consists of several independent departments that provides professional services to Cathay Pacific Airways Limited and its subsidiaries (the ‘Company’), including but not limited to Cathay Cargo Terminal, Cathay Dining, HAS by Cathay and Vogue Laundry Service Limited.
The selected candidate will formulate strategies and provide safety leadership and direction for the operations of all four subsidiaries, including contractors, as well as develop and implement safety management systems and programs.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement cross-subsidiary safety strategy in the context of Occupational Health and Safety, and Aviation Safety.
Ensure compliance with all local regulations and airline requirements.
Oversee the management and compliance of the day-to-day safety operations for both the subsidiaries’ staff and subcontractors, including strategic planning, organising, directing and controlling.
Ensure all safety resources and work are based on appropriate evaluation of criticality and risk, applied consistently across all subsidiaries with common risk assessment templates across the subsidiaries’ central functions.
Identify synergies and opportunities to further enhance safety value add, as well as efficiency and cost effectiveness. Identify and implement new ways of working to deliver business benefits and meet KPIs assigned.
Along with General Manager of Safety Department, coordinate with Government Departments on all safety related policies or procedures.
Develop safety strategy and goals / targets.
Monitor compliance for the subsidiaries with legal requirements and conformance with companies and customers’ standards.
Oversee investigations into irregularity cases and make recommendations to address issues.
Monitor and audit contractors to uphold the safety standards in all Subsidiaries.
Develop contingency plans to account for safety incidents.
Ensure safety training is provided to relevant parties.
Requirements
Degree holder in a related discipline.
At least 15 years of experience in Safety Management in aviation-related companies where minimum 5 years in a managerial role.
Solid experience in the implementation of ISO45001/OHSAS18001 and ISAGO from air cargo terminals, warehouses, factories or airlines is highly preferred.
Registered Safety Officer, preferably a Registered Safety Auditor, under the Labour Department would be an advantage.
Able to display a strong presence and influence on all levels both internally and externally.
Good communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas effectively.
Able to work independently and under pressure.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese.
Application Method
We offer a competitive remuneration package and a full range of benefits. Interested parties please send your resume with your current and expected salary to Head of Talent Acquisition & Development, Cathay Subsidiary Services, 11 Catering Road East, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong or email to recruitment@cpcs.com.hk on or before 31 May 2024.
If you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact 2450 2988 to Talent Acquisition Team, People Department, Cathay Subsidiary Services.
The personal data collected in this application form will be used by Cathay Subsidiary Services to support recruitment and employment related operations in the subsidiaries of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, including but not limited to Cathay Pacific Catering Services Limited, Cathay Pacific Services Limited, Hong Kong Airport Services Limited and Vogue Laundry Service Limited (“Company”, “we” or “us”). Applicants not being invited for an interview within eight weeks may be considered their applications unsuccessful. We may retain the personal data of unsuccessful applicants for future recruitment purposes for two years.
We offer a competitive remuneration package and full range of benefit. Interested parties please send your resume and with the application form attached via post, email to our Talent Acquisition Team.
Post: 11 Catering Road East, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong
Email: recruitment@cpcs.com.hk
Personal data collected will be treated in the strictest confidence and only be used for recruitment related purpose. Applicants who do not receive notification for interview within six weeks may consider their application unsuccessful. All related information will be kept in our file for up to 24 months.