THE OPPORTUNITY

At A-SAFE, we don’t just test products - we redefine safety standards for the world’s biggest brands. From Amazon to BMW, our solutions protect over 6,000 sites globally. Now, we’re looking for a dynamic Head of Testing and Validation to lead our Test by Design Department and drive operational excellence at the heart of our R&D.
This is more than a management role - it’s a chance to shape how we test, validate, and deliver cutting-edge safety technology. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers and technicians, optimise workflows, and ensure our test programmes run like with precision and reliability. Your leadership will directly impact the speed, quality, and innovation of our new product development.

• Lead the operational delivery of the Test by Design Department, ensuring all test activities are well planned, resourced, and executed to deadlines.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with R&D and Operations to align testing with project goals and timelines
• Drive process discipline across documentation, data logging, equipment usage, and health & safety
• Optimise departmental KPIs, capacity planning, and resource scheduling to maximise throughput and minimise bottlenecks
• Champion lean thinking and operational excellence across the department