Gerente de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional

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

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

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.