​Case Study: Interim H&S Director for Canary  Wharf Group

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​Case Study: Interim H&S Director for Canary Wharf Group

Posted on 27 February 2025

Case Study: Interim H&S Director for Canary Wharf Group

Background

Canary Wharf Group (CWG) manages one of the UK’s most iconic property portfolios. To maintain their best in class safety standards, they needed a new Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing to lead their strategy. Whilst Irwin and Colton conducted the search for a permanent hire, CWG required an interim professional to ensure continuity and stability during the transition.

The Challenge

Faced with a gap in senior leadership, they needed immediate interim support to maintain safety operations and oversee the strategy across their complex estate. Simultaneously, Irwin and Colton provided a retained, executive search project in order to secure a permanent Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing.

The Solution

We used our extensive network of Senior Interim Health and Safety professionals.

  • Sourced a senior Health and Safety professional with proven experience managing large-scale property portfolios

  • The interim ensured continuity and collaborated on a smooth handover

  • Provided a candidate in a short period of time, allowing CWG and Irwin and Colton to spend the required time to complete a full and thorough Executive Search

The Results

  • Operational stability was maintained during the leadership transition

  • The interim delivered immediate strategic oversight

  • A top-tier permanent candidate was successfully appointed, supported by an effective handover.

Why Irwin and Colton?

Our expertise in interim and executive recruitment ensured an efficient, tailored solution to meet Canary Wharf Group’s needs. For more information about how we can support with executive level hiring or interim and contract recruitment please Contact Us.

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