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On-site in Madrid·Added today (last checked 2 Nov)
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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Pay clears the EU Blue Card threshold
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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
CV registration
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.
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.
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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The organisation operates in the Retail industry around the world.
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