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OHS & Security Manager

On-site in Madrid·Added today (last checked 2 Nov)

Agency
Michael Page España

2277 open roles

Our summary

Salary
€50,000 - €53,000 a year

About €2,960 - €3,110 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

· Degree in Security, Risk Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Facilities Management or a related discipline; equivalent relevant professional experience will also be considered.

· Solid professional experience in Physical Security, OHS, loss prevention, site security, operational risk or a comparable field.

· Good knowledge of OHS legislation, risk prevention, emergency preparedness, incident management and Business Continuity.

· Familiarity with local security requirements and ability to monitor changing regulatory obligations; exposure to ESG / CSRD-related requirements.

· Experience in Iberia in a multisite retail, luxury, hospitality or client-facing environment.

· Fluency in Spanish and English.What motivates you

Nice to have

  • Being close to the business and making a visible contribution to the safety, wellbeing and confidence of colleagues and clients.
  • Translating legal, technical and internal requirements into clear and practical solutions for operational teams.
  • Combining field presence with structured risk management, provider governance and performance reporting.
  • Working with a diverse network of stakeholders, including retail teams, local leadership, technical experts, authorities and external partners.
  • Investigating incidents with rigor and discretion, then driving corrective actions through to completion.
  • Building a strong culture of prevention and preparedness through engaging training, clear communication and regular exercises.
  • Managing both day-to-day operational priorities and unexpected situations with calm, sound judgement and responsiveness.
  • Travelling regularly across Iberia to understand local realities and maintain close relationships with teams.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.
  • Salary around €50.000 per year plus bonus.
  • Location: Madrid.

The role

The position is responsible for safeguarding people, clients, assets and business operations across Iberia by ensuring the consistent implementation of Physical Security and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) standards across boutiques, offices, service centres, events and business projects.

  • Prestigious retail company
  • Based in Iberia and reporting to the Iberia People & Organisation Director

What you'll do

Business projects, local deployment and operational prevention

  • Contribute to business projects (retail expansion, events, new openings and renovations) to ensure appropriate Security and OHS measures are in place from day one.
  • Translate regional Security and OHS policies, procedures and technical guidelines into practical and effective local implementation, including new sites and refurbishment projects.
  • Protect people, premises, products and business operations by coordinating preventive Security and OHS measures across the market.
  • Plan and oversee preventive maintenance for security and safety equipment, ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly when deficiencies or failures are identified.

Compliance, procedures and risk management

  • Ensure compliance with applicable local Occupational Health and Safety legislation, local security regulations, internal policies and relevant ESG / CSRD requirements across all Iberia sites.
  • Maintain, review and regularly update Security, OHS and emergency procedures to reflect regulatory changes, operational needs and lessons learned from incidents.
  • Conduct regular site assessments and audits with relevant local, technical and regional stakeholders; identify risks, define mitigation measures and ensure action plans are implemented on time.
  • Ensure that occupational risk assessments for all sites remain up to date, coordinating with the External Prevention Service the preventive action plan, follow-up of corrective measures, health surveillance and the organisation of medical check-ups.

Provider governance, budget and performance monitoring

  • Manage the performance of Security and OHS providers, particularly guarding companies, through regular monitoring, performance reviews and contractual compliance follow-up.
  • Coordinate CAE (Coordinación de Actividades Empresariales) activities with contractors, including preventive documentation, access control, coordination with Facilities, works, maintenance activities, events and new openings.
  • Develop, monitor and optimise the Iberia Security and OHS budget in collaboration with the local Finance team, ensuring resources are allocated according to risk exposure, operational needs and strategic priorities.
  • Monitor, analyse and report monthly Security and OHS KPIs, providing clear visibility on risks, incidents, compliance, provider performance and action plan progress.

Training, awareness and safety culture

  • Organise, oversee and document mandatory OHS training and drills, including first aid, fire safety, evacuation drills and annual assessments.
  • Deliver awareness and training sessions for employees, retail teams and on-site security guards, strengthening prevention, preparedness and a shared safety culture.

Employee representation, incidents and corrective actions

  • Prepare and coordinate OHS information for the Health and Safety Committee, employee representatives and relevant labour stakeholders, participating in meetings where required, responding to requests and ensuring follow-up on agreed commitments.
  • Investigate security breaches, OHS incidents and near misses, coordinating prompt corrective actions and sharing lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
  • Manage and investigate workplace accidents, coordinating the relevant notifications and reports, root-cause analysis, follow-up of corrective measures and legal or internal reporting of accident-rate indicators.

Crisis preparedness, audit and external relationships

  • Develop and implement crisis management policies in close collaboration with local management and relevant stakeholders.
  • Implement the company's Business Continuity Policy locally and coordinate regular preparedness exercises to strengthen business resilience.
  • Act as the main local contact for Internal Audit visits, regional Security & OHS reviews, regulatory inspections and external assessments.
  • Build and maintain constructive relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities, police, security consultants and inspection bodies.

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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