Health & safety manager iberia & southern europe (madrid)

**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 general 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**: