Reports to: Operations Director

Location: Madrid - Spain (scope includes Southern Europe)
Coverage: Industrial sites (factories) and non-industrial environments (offices)

Job Purpose

Lead and oversee the Health & Safety (H&S) strategy across all industrial and office operations in Iberia and Southern Europe, ensuring compliance with Spanish occupational risk prevention legislation and alignment with the Group's global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the local and regional H&S strategy, aligned with global guidelines.
• Ensure legal compliance with Spanish Health & Safety regulations and coordinate adaptation for Southern Europe.
• Manage the External Prevention Service (SPA) and maintain relationships with official bodies and Safety Committees.
• Lead internal and external audits, certifications, and continuous improvement plans.
• Coordinate risk assessments, inspections, and action plans for factories and offices.
• Supervise critical work permits (hot work, working at heights, confined spaces, ATEX risk areas, etc.).
• Promote a strong safety culture, developing training programs, campaigns, and communication initiatives.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing corrective and preventive measures.
• Manage KPIs and reporting at local and regional levels.
• Coordinate activities with contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with H&S standards.
• Participate in emergency and safety committees, leading meetings and contingency planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk prevention into all operational decisions.

Requirements

• Education: University degree (preferably Engineering) + Master's in Occupational Risk Prevention (three specializations).
• Experience: Minimum 7-10 years in senior H&S roles, with exposure to industrial and corporate environments.
• Languages: Spanish (mandatory) and high-level English (mandatory).
• Knowledge: Spanish H&S legislation, European regulations, ISO management systems (45001, 14001), auditing processes.
• Competencies:
  • Leadership and team management
  • Results orientation and decision-making
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Planning, organization, and resilience
  • Availability to travel

Job Posting End Date:

2026-04-30

Target Hire Date:

2026-05-01

Target End Date: