Health And Safety Specialist (French Speaker)

My Client, a large global financial services brand, is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Specialist on an initial 6-month contract basis. The role is inside IR35, and you can work remotely, but some office work and travel will be required. Must speak French.

To manage and deliver on all legal requirements and set goals from the Global Workplace Safety Manager and Director within France, along with supporting and managing projects in Belgium and the Netherlands. Fluency in French is required, and it is ideal if candidates can also speak Dutch, but this is not a requirement. Candidates must possess the character to build strong working relationships with challenging colleagues and have a can-do attitude; this is not a sit-behind-a-laptop role. Responsibilities include working with the Country Managers, Head of CEG, contacts, medical, fire/security team, facilities team, and GWS colleagues.

Requirements within the first 6 months:

1. Produce a H&S policy and H&S management system for France and work with key stakeholders to implement.
2. Ensure any outstanding mandatory training is completed and colleagues/leaders are chased to ensure any outstanding actions are completed.
3. Update the intranet site and promote within the market, including safety animations.
4. Engage with key stakeholders.
5. Attend the H&S committee meeting, working with the Country Manager to ensure that they are also engaged.
6. Ensure the Safety Prevention Plan and Document Unique (occupational risk assessment) are completed.

After that, there will be requirements to support the Safety Prevention Officer in delivering similar requirements in Benelux.