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United Kingdom · Compliance, quality and safety · 2-5 years

Global Head of EHS Learning & Development

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  • Experience band2-5 years
  • Reports toChief Operating Officer (COO) or CEO
  • UK framework levelUsually a professional owning their own work, or leading a small team

Also advertised as Chief Safety Learning Officer · VP, EHS Capability & Culture · Global EHS L&D Director · Head of Enterprise Safety Education

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The qualifications matched to this job

CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership Chartered Management Institute · Level 5 · covers 4 of 10 standards
IWFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · Level 4 · covers 1 of 10 standards
Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Qualifi Ltd · Level 5 · covers 1 of 10 standards
NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Civil Engineering NOCN · Level 5 · covers 1 of 10 standards

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Manage Health and Safety in own area of responsibility CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership
Implement health and safety and environmental facilities management procedures IWFM Level 4 Diploma in Facilities Management Practice
Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Computer Engineering (Information Technology and Data Science)
Process Management and Review for Occupational Health and Safety Qualifi Level 5 Extended Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in a Working Environment NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Civil Engineering

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  1. Manage Health and Safety in own area of responsibility Chartered Management Institute · covers 4 of 10 standards Level 5
  2. Implement health and safety and environmental facilities management procedures Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 4
  3. Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
  4. Process Management and Review for Occupational Health and Safety Qualifi Ltd · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
  5. Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in a Working Environment NOCN · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
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  • AI Governance & Ethical Learning Design
  • Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Learning
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3What this role really is

This job designs how a whole organisation learns and embeds health and safety, from senior leaders to frontline workers.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

EHS Management Platform (e.g., Intelex, Cority, VelocityEHS) Strategic

Leading the selection, implementation, and strategic integration of enterprise EHS platforms with HRIS/ERP systems, architecting global safety analytics, and ensuring data integrity for executive reporting.

Learning Management System (LMS) / Learning Experience Platform (LXP) (e.g., Cornerstone, Docebo) Strategic

Developing global LMS/LXP governance, evaluating new learning technologies (e.g., VR/AR, adaptive learning), and aligning the platform strategy with overall talent development and EHS objectives.

Data Visualization & Business Intelligence (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) Strategic

Designing and presenting executive-level dashboards to the Board, linking global safety performance to critical business outcomes (e.g., EBITDA, insurance premiums, shareholder value).

GRC Platform (e.g., ServiceNow GRC, Archer) Advanced

Strategically using the GRC platform to map global EHS learning controls to enterprise risks and regulatory obligations, providing robust evidence of mitigation to auditors and executive leadership.

Advanced Content Authoring (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate) Strategic

Setting global content development standards, managing strategic vendor relationships for outsourced content, and championing innovative formats like immersive simulations or AR/VR for high-risk training.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Global EHS Learning Strategy & Investment N/A N/A Defines and recommends the multi-year global EHS learning strategy and secures Board approval for major investments (e.g., £5M+ for a new global LMS or simulation centre).
Critical Incident Response & Global Training Stand-down N/A N/A Authorises global training stand-downs or mandatory retraining initiatives in response to critical enterprise-level incidents or regulatory changes, often impacting thousands of employees and significant operational schedules.
Organisational Design & Senior Hiring N/A N/A Full authority to design the global EHS learning organisational structure, including creating new director-level roles and making all hiring decisions for your direct reports (typically Directors and VPs).
External Representation & Regulatory Engagement N/A N/A Acts as the primary company spokesperson and strategic liaison with global regulatory bodies, industry associations, and the media on EHS learning and safety culture matters.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Enterprise TRIR/LTIFR Reduction
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) across all global operations.
Target · Contribute to a 15-20% year-on-year reduction in enterprise TRIR and LTIFR.

After implementing the new global leadership safety programme, the enterprise TRIR dropped from 1.8 to 1.5, directly correlating with improved supervisor engagement scores.

Regulatory Compliance & Audit Performance
Number and severity of EHS regulatory non-compliances and internal/external audit findings related to training and competency.
Target · Achieve zero 'critical' or 'major' EHS training-related audit findings globally; maintain a 99%+ compliance rate for mandatory training.

Successfully passed the ISO 45001 re-certification audit with zero non-conformities related to training records or competency verification in Q4.

EHS Programme ROI & Cost Avoidance
Demonstrable return on investment for EHS learning programmes, including reductions in workers' compensation claims, insurance premiums, and avoided regulatory fines.
Target · Show a 3:1 ROI for major EHS learning investments; reduce workers' comp E-Mod rate by 0.1 annually.

The £2M investment in our new global confined space entry training programme led to a £6M reduction in direct and indirect incident costs over two years, including a 0.05 reduction in our E-Mod rate.

Safety Culture Maturity Score
Improvement in objective safety culture assessments (e.g., through surveys, observation programmes, or third-party evaluations).
Target · Increase the global safety culture maturity score by at least 10% year-on-year, moving from 'Dependent' to 'Independent' or 'Interdependent' stages.

Our latest employee safety perception survey showed a 12% increase in employees feeling empowered to use 'Stop Work Authority' compared to the previous year, a direct result of the 'Speak Up for Safety' campaign.

Executive & Board Confidence
The degree to which the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors trust and rely on your strategic insights and EHS learning recommendations.
  • You'll be regularly invited to present at Board meetings, sought out for strategic EHS advice, and your recommendations will typically be adopted without significant challenge. They'll see you as a critical voice in enterprise risk management.
Global EHS Learning & Development Leadership
Your ability to inspire, guide, and develop a high-performing global team of EHS learning professionals, fostering innovation and a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Your team will consistently deliver high-quality, impactful programmes. You'll see low attrition within your direct reports, and they'll be recognised internally and externally for their expertise. You'll also be seen as a thought leader in the industry.
Strategic Alignment & Influence
The effectiveness of your EHS learning strategy in supporting broader business objectives and influencing major operational decisions.
  • EHS learning will be integrated into new project launches, M&A due diligence, and operational changes from the outset. You'll have a seat at the table for critical business planning, not just brought in after the fact.
Reputational Standing
The company's external reputation as an industry leader in health and safety, driven by robust learning and development practices.
  • We'll be winning industry safety awards, receiving positive media coverage for our EHS initiatives, and you'll be invited to speak at major conferences, showcasing our approach as a benchmark.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Protecting People & Enterprise Value

You're driven by the profound responsibility of ensuring thousands of employees return home safely each day. This translates into relentless pursuit of the most effective learning strategies to mitigate risks, prevent harm, and protect the company's long-term sustainability and reputation.

Spending late nights reviewing incident reports to identify systemic learning gaps, knowing that a targeted intervention could prevent future injuries or fatalities.

Driving Global Cultural Transformation

You thrive on the challenge of influencing and shaping the safety culture across a vast, diverse global organisation. This means developing innovative programmes that shift mindsets, empower employees, and embed safety as an intrinsic value, not just a rule.

Successfully launching a global 'Speak Up for Safety' campaign that demonstrably increases near-miss reporting and psychological safety scores across all regions.

Strategic Impact & Board-Level Influence

You're energised by the opportunity to set the strategic direction for a critical enterprise function and present directly to the Board. You want to be the authoritative voice on EHS learning, shaping major business decisions and investment priorities.

Developing a compelling business case for a multi-year investment in advanced safety simulation technology, securing Board approval, and seeing it deployed globally.

What frustrates people
  • Navigating complex global regulatory changes that require constant curriculum updates and resource allocation.
  • Securing consistent buy-in and budget from diverse regional operations who have competing priorities.
  • The slow pace of cultural change in large, established organisations, despite best efforts.
  • Dealing with the emotional and reputational aftermath of serious incidents, even when your team has done everything right.
  • The constant battle to prove the ROI of preventative safety measures (your greatest success is when nothing happens).
What this role does not give you
  • A quiet, predictable, or low-stress work environment.
  • Immediate, short-term gratification from every project.
  • A role where you only focus on technical instructional design without executive-level strategy.
  • The ability to completely control all outcomes without significant influence and negotiation.

8Who you work with

This role is absolutely critical to our enterprise risk management and long-term sustainability. You'll directly shape our global safety culture, influence our reputation with regulators and investors, and ultimately protect our people and our business. Your decisions will affect everything from our insurance premiums to our ability to attract and retain top talent. Frankly, you're a key player in ensuring we operate responsibly and profitably on a global scale.

Inside the business
  • CEO and Executive Leadership Team
  • Board of Directors (especially Audit & Risk Committees)
  • Regional VPs of Operations
  • Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
  • General Counsel and Legal Department
  • Heads of Engineering and Product Development
Outside the business
  • Global Regulatory Bodies (e.g., HSE, OSHA, EPA)
  • Investors and Shareholder Groups
  • Industry Associations and Standards Bodies
  • Key Customers and Supply Chain Partners
  • External Auditors and Insurers
  • Media and Public Relations

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • A proven track record of 20+ years in senior EHS leadership roles, with at least 5-7 years at a Director or VP level overseeing a significant global or multi-regional EHS learning function.
  • Demonstrable experience in driving large-scale cultural change initiatives related to safety and human performance across a complex, geographically dispersed organisation.
  • Deep, practical expertise in enterprise risk management and incident prevention strategies, with a clear understanding of how learning interventions mitigate business-critical risks.
  • Extensive experience presenting to and influencing C-suite executives and Board members on strategic EHS matters, with a history of securing significant investment for learning programmes.
  • A strong reputation as an industry thought leader in EHS learning, human factors, or safety culture, with a network of peers and professional affiliations.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Immersive Learning Technologies (VR/AR/Metaverse)

For high-risk, complex tasks, immersive training offers unparalleled realism and retention, reducing real-world exposure and accelerating competency. You'll need to strategically invest in and scale these technologies to transform our most critical safety training.

VR/AR content development pipelines and platforms · Haptic feedback and multi-sensory learning · Simulation-based assessment and performance tracki · Scalability and cost-effectiveness of immersive so · Integration with existing LMS and EHS data

  • This quarter: Review current market offerings and case studies for VR/AR in industrial safety training.
  • Next 6 months: Sponsor a pilot programme for a high-risk task using VR simulation at one of our key sites.
  • Next 12 months: Develop a business case for a multi-year investment in immersive learning infrastructure and content.
  • Next 18 months: Establish global guidelines and best practices for the deployment and evaluation of immersive EHS learning.

Quick win: Attend an industry conference or virtual expo focused on immersive learning to see the latest applications firsthand.

Advanced Learning Analytics & Predictive Modelling

Moving beyond basic completion rates, we'll need to use sophisticated analytics to correlate learning activities with actual safety outcomes, predict future risks, and personalise interventions. This requires a deeper understanding of data science applied to learning.

Learning Record Stores (LRS) and xAPI data standar · Predictive analytics for EHS risk identification · Machine learning models for training effectiveness · Data visualisation for complex learning insights · Ethical considerations in learner data privacy

  • This quarter: Work with our Data Science team to explore how existing EHS and HR data can be combined for predictive modelling.
  • Next 6 months: Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for advanced learning analytics and establish a reporting framework.
  • Next 12 months: Invest in a dedicated learning analytics platform or enhance existing BI tools to support deeper insights.
  • Next 18 months: Present a Board-level report demonstrating the predictive power of our learning analytics on safety outcomes.

Quick win: Challenge your team to move beyond 'smile sheets' and start tracking at least one Level 3 (behaviour change) or Level 4 (business impact) metric for a key programme.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly publish articles or white papers on EHS learning, human performance, or safety culture in industry journals.
  • Actively participate in and present at major international EHS and L&D conferences (e.g., NSC Congress, ATD International Conference, IOSH Conference).
  • Serve on the board or advisory committee of relevant industry associations or non-profit safety organisations.
  • Engage in executive coaching or mentorship programmes focused on global leadership and strategic influence.
  • Pursue advanced executive education programmes in areas like AI strategy, ESG, or global business leadership.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

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What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

AI Governance & Ethical Learning Design

As AI becomes embedded in everything from incident analysis to personalised learning pathways, you'll need to define the ethical guardrails, ensure data privacy, and maintain human oversight. Getting this wrong could lead to bias, mistrust, or even regulatory penalties.

  • AI bias detection and mitigation in learning algor
  • Data privacy (GDPR, CCPA) in AI-driven EHS systems
  • Human-in-the-loop decision-making for AI recommend
  • Explainable AI (XAI) for safety critical applicati
  • Legal and ethical implications of AI-generated con

Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Learning

Climate change isn't just an environmental issue; it's a direct threat to worker safety and operational continuity. Extreme weather, new disease vectors, and supply chain disruptions will require entirely new EHS learning programmes to build resilience and adapt to evolving risks.

  • Climate risk assessment for operational sites
  • Emergency preparedness for extreme weather events
  • Health impacts of climate change (e.g., heat stres
  • Supply chain resilience through EHS learning
  • Green skills and sustainable EHS practices

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Instructional Design & Learning Architecture (Enterprise Scale)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Systemic Incident Investigation
  • Training Effectiveness Evaluation (Kirkpatrick L4 & Beyond)
  • Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) Integration
  • Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) & Cultural Transformation

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    VP/Director of Global EHS Learning & Development (Large Enterprise)

    5-10 years at VP/Director level prior to this role

    Skills to master

    • Enterprise-level strategic planning, managing multi-million-pound budgets, leading multi-regional teams, board-level communication, and driving cultural change initiatives.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistent track record of reducing TRIR/LTIFR across multiple regions through learning interventions.
    • Proven ability to secure significant executive buy-in and investment for EHS learning programmes.
    • Demonstrable leadership in integrating new learning technologies (e.g., VR, advanced LMS) at scale.
    • Recognised as an internal and external expert in EHS learning and human performance.
  2. 2

    Chief Safety Officer (CSO) / Head of EHS (Mid-to-Large Enterprise)

    3-7 years as CSO/Head of EHS

    Skills to master

    • Holistic EHS management, enterprise risk oversight, regulatory compliance across all EHS domains, and direct P&L impact. While broader, this role provides the executive presence and strategic thinking required.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successfully managed all facets of EHS for a significant business unit or company.
    • Direct experience with regulatory bodies and managing high-profile EHS incidents.
    • Proven ability to influence operational leadership on safety priorities.
    • Demonstrated success in building a strong, proactive safety culture.
  3. 3

    Senior EHS Consulting Partner (Global Firm)

    7-12 years in senior consulting, leading large-scale EHS transformations

    Skills to master

    • Client relationship management, strategic advisory, complex problem-solving across diverse industries, and developing innovative EHS solutions. This path brings a broad perspective on best practices.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Led multiple successful EHS strategy and cultural transformation projects for Fortune 500 clients.
    • Deep expertise in various EHS management systems and regulatory frameworks.
    • Exceptional ability to diagnose complex organisational issues and design practical, impactful solutions.
    • Strong track record of business development and thought leadership in the EHS space.

15Where this role leads

The long view: This work can lead to running an EHS technology or consulting firm, or to a global ESG role covering safety, environment and governance.

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Where it leads

Roles this leads to

The record names a next step, but the catalogue has no page for it yet:

  • Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Chief Risk Officer (CRO)
  • Non-Executive Director (NED) / Board Member

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  3. 3 Apply
  4. 4 Analyse
  5. 5 Evaluate
  6. 6 Create
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Global Head of EHS Learning & Development
  • Instructional Design & Learning Architecture (Enterprise Scale)
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Systemic Incident Investigation
  • Training Effectiveness Evaluation (Kirkpatrick L4 & Beyond)
  • Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) Integration
  • Behaviour-Based Safety (BBS) & Cultural Transformation
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Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Global Head of EHS Learning & Development is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

    3-5 years

    Enterprise-wide Executive Leadership

    • Advanced operational analytics and performance management.
    • Complex supply chain and logistics management.
    • Strategic IT and digital transformation oversight.
    • Investor relations and external stakeholder management across all enterprise functions.

  2. Non-Executive Director (NED) / Board Member

    5-10 years (often concurrently with other roles)

    Board Governance & Strategic Oversight

    • Audit Committee or Risk Committee specialisation.
    • ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) oversight and reporting.
    • Executive compensation and talent management at the board level.
    • Crisis management and reputational risk oversight.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, at the C-suite level, your time is your most precious asset. You're not just managing programmes; you're shaping an entire enterprise. AI isn't here to replace your strategic brain, but to amplify it, cutting through the noise and giving you the insights you need to make faster, more impactful decisions. Imagine having a strategic co-pilot that handles the heavy lifting of data analysis, regulatory scanning, and even content generation, freeing you up to focus on what truly matters: people, culture, and long-term vision.

For a Global Head of EHS Learning & Development, AI means moving beyond reactive compliance to proactive, predictive safety. It's about leveraging vast amounts of data to identify hidden risks, personalising learning at scale, and ensuring our global workforce is always ahead of the curve, not just catching up. This isn't just about efficiency; it's about elevating the strategic impact of EHS learning across the entire organisation.

Predictive Risk & Training Needs Analysis

AI sifts through global incident reports, near-miss data, audit findings, and even external industry trends to predict emerging risks and pinpoint precise training needs across different regions and job roles. This means you're investing in learning that truly targets the highest-impact areas, rather than just reacting to past events.

Global Regulatory Intelligence & Impact Assessment

An AI agent continuously monitors EHS regulatory changes across all operating jurisdictions. It doesn't just flag changes; it analyses their specific impact on our existing global training curricula, identifies gaps, and suggests prioritised updates, giving you a real-time, consolidated view of our compliance posture.

Personalised Learning Pathway Architect

AI analyses individual employee roles, historical training, incident involvement, and even observed safety behaviours to recommend highly personalised learning pathways. This moves us beyond 'one-size-fits-all' to ensure every employee receives the most relevant, impactful safety education, optimising competency at scale.

Executive EHS Performance Storyteller

AI transforms complex EHS data from global systems (LMS, EHS platforms) into clear, concise executive summaries and visualisations for Board presentations. It highlights key trends, identifies root causes, and even drafts potential strategic recommendations, allowing you to focus on the narrative and influence, not data crunching.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a Global Head of EHS Learning & Development?

Common routes in include VP/Director of Global EHS Learning & Development (Large Enterprise) (5-10 years at VP/Director level prior to this role), Chief Safety Officer (CSO) / Head of EHS (Mid-to-Large Enterprise) (3-7 years as CSO/Head of EHS) and Senior EHS Consulting Partner (Global Firm) (7-12 years in senior consulting, leading large-scale EHS transformations). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a Global Head of EHS Learning & Development progress to?

This role can lead on to Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Chief Risk Officer (CRO) (3-5 years) and Non-Executive Director (NED) / Board Member (5-10 years (often concurrently with other roles)), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a Global Head of EHS Learning & Development?

Increasingly, AI Governance & Ethical Learning Design and Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Learning. These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

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If you leave this industry

Skills in global EHS learning, human performance and risk management carry across industries with high-hazard operations, including manufacturing, energy, construction, logistics and pharmaceuticals. This work can lead to senior leadership or advisory roles in any sector where safety and operational standards matter.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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