Senior Manager, Health & Safety - EMEA - Luxury Accessories Brand

Mode Search are partnering with a global luxury fashion group in their search for a Senior Manager, Health & Safety – EMEA.

This is a strategic regional role responsible for leading Health & Safety across multiple markets throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Reporting to the Global Head of Loss Prevention, Security & Safety, the successful candidate will drive the regional Health & Safety strategy, ensuring compliance, operational excellence, and the continued development of a positive safety culture across retail stores, offices and distribution environments.

Working closely with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams, this role offers the opportunity to influence business-wide initiatives while leading regional projects across a complex international organisation.

The Role

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• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the regional Health & Safety Management System, aligned with ISO 45001 standards
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• Drive Health & Safety strategy across the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with both global policies and local legislation
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• Develop and manage audit, inspection and compliance programmes across retail stores, offices and distribution centres
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• Monitor legislative changes across multiple countries, implementing policies and procedures where required
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• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action plans
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• Produce regular Health & Safety reporting, KPI analysis and risk updates for senior leadership
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• Partner with HR and business leaders on wellbeing initiatives, risk assessments and occupational health matters
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• Support insurance claims, incident management and liaison with insurers and external stakeholders
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• Work closely with Store Development, Construction and Facilities teams on new store openings, refurbishments and office projects
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• Identify training requirements and support the delivery of Health & Safety training programmes across the region
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• Build strong relationships with regulators, consultants and third-party providers
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• Manage regional Health & Safety resources and external partners while supporting wider global initiatives
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Requirements

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• Significant Health & Safety experience within a multi-site, international environment
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• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation across EMEA markets
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• Experience implementing and managing ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management Systems
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• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent international qualification)
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• Chartered IOSH status, or working towards, preferred
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• Experience conducting audits, inspections and implementing corrective action plans
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• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leadership
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• Experience managing external providers, consultants and regulatory bodies
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• Excellent analytical, reporting and communication skills
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• Fluent English required
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• Experience within luxury retail, retail, hospitality or a similarly fast-paced consumer environment would be advantageous
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London offices - 3days a week

This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised luxury business, leading regional Health & Safety initiatives while shaping best practice across a diverse international operation.