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Chanel

Designs, sells luxury fashion and cosmetics

Occupational Health and Safety Manager

Environmental Health & SafetyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMadrid, SpainNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An official university degree and a university Master's in Occupational Risk Prevention qualifying the holder for senior-level functions are required; specializations in Workplace Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Applied Ergonomics and Psychosociology are preferred.
  • Solid professional experience in Occupational Risk Prevention and Occupational Health and Safety, with practical experience managing preventive activities, site security, operational risk, or a comparable area.
  • Good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, risk prevention, emergency preparedness, incident management, and business continuity.
  • Familiarity with local security requirements and the ability to monitor evolving regulatory obligations, including exposure to ESG and CSRD-related requirements.
  • Experience in Iberia in a multisite retail, luxury, hospitality, or client-facing environment.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English.
  • Ability to assess risks pragmatically, prioritize effectively, and coordinate robust action plans across multiple locations.
  • Experience managing external providers, ideally including guarding companies, maintenance providers, and security or prevention consultants.
  • Confidence in budget monitoring, KPI analysis, and preparing clear, action-oriented reports for management.
  • Strong communication, training, and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage employees, managers, and external partners at all levels.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and rigor in documentation, follow-up, and compliance.
  • A service-minded, adaptable, and practical approach, with discretion, humility, rigor, and sound judgment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to business projects, including retail expansion and events, to ensure appropriate Security and Occupational Health and Safety measures are in place from the outset.
  • Translate Chanel Europe Security and Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures, and technical guidelines into practical local implementation, including for new sites and renovation projects.
  • Coordinate preventive Security and Occupational Health and Safety measures across the market to protect people, premises, products, and business operations.
  • Plan and oversee preventive maintenance of security and safety equipment, ensuring deficiencies or failures are addressed promptly.
  • Ensure compliance across Iberia sites with applicable local Occupational Health and Safety legislation, local security regulations, Chanel policies, and relevant ESG and CSRD requirements.
  • Maintain, review, and regularly update local Security, Occupational Health and Safety, 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 European stakeholders; identify risks, define mitigation measures, and ensure action plans are implemented on time.
  • Keep occupational risk assessments for all sites up to date, coordinating with the External Prevention Service on preventive action plans, corrective-measure follow-up, health surveillance, and medical check-ups.
  • Manage Security and Occupational Health and Safety provider performance, particularly guarding companies, through regular monitoring, performance reviews, and contractual-compliance follow-up.
  • Coordinate contractor activities, including preventive documentation and access control, with Facilities, works, maintenance, events, and openings.
  • Develop, monitor, and optimize the Iberia Security and Occupational Health and Safety budget with the local Finance team, allocating resources according to risk exposure, operational needs, and strategic priorities.
  • Monitor, analyze, and report monthly Security and Occupational Health and Safety KPIs, covering risks, incidents, compliance, provider performance, and action-plan progress.
  • Organize, oversee, and document mandatory Occupational Health and Safety training and drills, including first aid, fire safety, evacuation drills, and annual assessments.
  • Deliver awareness and training sessions for employees, boutique teams, and on-site security guards to strengthen prevention, preparedness, and a shared safety culture.
  • Prepare and coordinate Occupational Health and Safety information for the Health and Safety Committee, employee representatives, and relevant labor stakeholders; participate in meetings as needed, respond to requests, and follow up on agreed commitments.
  • Investigate security breaches, Occupational Health and Safety incidents, and near misses; coordinate prompt corrective actions and share lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
  • Manage and investigate workplace accidents, coordinating relevant notifications or reports, root-cause analysis, corrective-measure follow-up, and legal or internal reporting of accident-rate indicators.
  • Develop and implement the relevant crisis-management policy in close collaboration with local management and stakeholders.
  • Implement Chanel’s Business Continuity policy locally and coordinate regular preparedness exercises to strengthen business resilience.
  • Act as the main local contact for Internal Audit visits, European Security and Occupational Health and Safety reviews, regulatory inspections, and external assessments.
  • Build and maintain constructive relationships with external stakeholders, including local authorities, police, security consultants, and inspection bodies.
  • Travel regularly across Iberia to understand local operating conditions and maintain close relationships with teams.

Desired Qualifications

  • Portuguese language skills are an advantage.

About the Company

Chanel

Designs, sells luxury fashion and cosmetics

1) What does Chanel do? Chanel is a luxury fashion house that offers a range of high-end products including fashion, accessories, fragrances, skincare, makeup, jewelry, and watches, targeting affluent customers worldwide. 2) How does its product work? It designs and sells premium, timeless items through owned boutiques, official online channels, and authorized retailers, supported by strong marketing, fashion shows, and brand storytelling to maintain desirability and loyalty. 3) How is Chanel different from competitors? It combines a storied brand heritage with exclusive, premium products and strict distribution control, creating a sense of rarity and prestige that appeals to luxury buyers. 4) What is Chanel's goal? To preserve its elite brand status while growing a loyal, affluent customer base by delivering consistently refined, timeless designs and a premium consumer experience.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$770M
Headquarters
Argueil, France
Founded
1883

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