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

Job description

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

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

Requirements

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

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.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback at this stage. Successful applicants will be contacted in due course.

To apply, please send your CV to info@modesearch.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English