Critical Risk & Safety Content Lead

Drive meaningful impact at Forwood! Join us as a Critical Risk & Safety Content Lead 

At Forwood Safety, we are on a bold mission: to eliminate fatalities in high-risk industries. Our globally recognized Critical Risk Management (CRM) system combines deep safety expertise with smart digital tools to transform the way companies approach workplace safety. We work with leading organizations in mining, energy, and heavy industry to drive real, lasting change—saving lives in the process.

We’re seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and passionate Critical Risk & Safety Content Lead to join our growing team. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of technical safety knowledge, content development, and risk leadership. As our lead expert on critical risk, you will be responsible for the ongoing development, accuracy, and innovation of our core safety content. This role is 100% remote, however there could be some travel to meet with clients internationally. 

Core Focus Areas

• Content & Knowledge Management – 50%
• Client & Partner Advisory – 20%
• Cross-functional Team Leadership & Mentorship – 20%
• Implementation & Safety Transformation – 10%
  

Key Responsibilities:

Subject Matter Expertise & Leadership

• Develop and lead the global CRM strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve Forwood’s fatality prevention methodology.
• Oversee critical risk assessment initiatives, identifying emerging risks and control weaknesses across client industries (mining, construction, utilities and digital).
• Act as a trusted advisor and thought leader, collaborating with senior stakeholders, regulators, and industry bodies.
• Lead cross-functional teams to integrate risk intelligence and technological innovations into CRM solutions.

Team Leadership & Development

• Direct and mentor a team of critical risk content developers and analysts.
• Contribute to establish performance standards and growth pathways for CRM professionals within the organization.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Drive stakeholder engagement to increase buy-in and adoption of CRM principles.

Client & Partner Engagement

• Facilitate workshops and strategic safety transformation sessions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in risk assessment, fatality prevention, and industry best practices.
• Further improve our CRM framework tailored to the unique needs of Forwood’s clients and partners in our key industries.

Content & Knowledge Management

• Oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of critical risk and control content.
• Conduct risk analysis and validation to ensure CRM materials align with regulatory and industry standards.
• Spearhead research initiatives to integrate emerging safety trends into CRM methodologies.
• Utilize data-driven insights and safety analytics to refine risk prevention strategies.

Implementation & Safety Transformation

• Provide support to safety culture transformation initiatives, such as Bootcamps, implementing best-in-class fatality prevention solutions.
• Coach and Mentor CRM solution deployment at client sites, ensuring effective risk control implementation.
• Conduct in-depth critical risk investigations and incident analysis, providing actionable solutions.
• Establish and manage benchmarking processes to measure the effectiveness of CRM interventions

Skills/Experience:

• 8+ years experience in health & safety leadership, risk management, or operational safety transformation.
• Extensive expertise in Critical Risk Management systems within mining, utilities, construction, or other heavy industries.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams including solution, delivery and expertise, to drive organizational safety strategy.
• Experience advising senior leaders on risk governance, safety leadership, and cultural transformation.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in incident investigations, risk assessments, and control verification.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex safety concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in risk data analysis, performance tracking, and CRM solution evaluation.
• Experience in developing and delivering training programs, workshops, and coaching sessions.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and international risk management standards.
  
• Postgraduate degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, or Business Leadership (Preferred).
• Certification or deep understanding of ISO 45001, Bow-Ties, TapRoot, and/or other risk assessment methodologies. (Preferred)
• In addition to English - ability to speak Spanish or Brazilian Portuguese to support global client engagement.