Case Study: Churchill Group - Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability

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Case Study: Churchill Group - Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability

Posted on 02 April 2026

​Our Client

Churchill Group is a leading UK facilities management provider, delivering cleaning, security, catering, and environmental services across a wide range of sectors. Known for its people-first approach and commitment to innovation, Churchill continues to grow its national footprint and sustainability impact.

The Background

Churchill Group required a Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Sustainability to lead its QHSE strategy at Group level. The role demanded senior leadership experience, stakeholder engagement across board and client levels, and the ability to drive cultural and operational transformation.

Our Approach

Using our recruitment expertise, we performed a targeted and thorough candidate search.

  1. Delivering a tailored recruitment campaign with full market coverage

  2. Assessing candidates against technical and behavioural competencies

  3. Providing a shortlist with detailed candidate and interview insights

The Outcome

We placed a highly experienced health and safety professional with a strong track record in FM, property and public sector environments. The appointment has embedded a proactive, people-led safety culture by delivering.

Board-level Influence: Delivered strategic engagement and reporting across C-suite and executive stakeholders.

System Leadership: Led development of proportionate, award-winning safety management systems across national operations.

Risk and Compliance: Strengthened legal compliance, risk mitigation and assurance across client and contractor networks.

Why Us?

At Irwin and Colton, permanent recruitment is about more than filling roles; it’s about finding professionals who drive performance and align with your culture.

Our service is efficient, targeted and built on deep sector expertise. Whether you're hiring for a single role or building out a team, we bring clarity, confidence, and results.

For support, please contact us.​​​

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