EMEA EHS - Cluster Advisor

Cushman & Wakefield; Neuilly-sur-Seine; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cushman & Wakefield, a global leader in commercial real estate services, seeks an EMEA EHS - Cluster Advisor based in Neuilly-sur-Seine. The role drives local health and safety compliance, develops mitigation controls, and aligns with the EMEA EHS strategy.

You will engage with country heads, facilities, HR and service lines to deliver robust EHS programs across cluster countries. The ideal candidate brings cross-site EHS experience, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to train and

Qualifications

• Educated to diploma level in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Professional certifications in EHS management will be an advantage (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Experience in multi-site professional services and cross-border delivery is desirable.
• Competent trainer capable of delivering in-house EHS training.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement and deliver health and safety procedures.
• Monitor and report EHS performance to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage and develop local training programs and delivery.
• Coordinate with EHS consultants and ensure contractor risk management.
• Provide technical advice to senior managers on EHS and environment.

Connaissances

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

EHS risk assessment

Training delivery

Presentations

Travel readiness

Formation

Health and safety diploma

Professional EHS certifications (NEBOSH/ISO 9001/14001/45001)

Description du poste

Job Title

EMEA EHS - Cluster Advisor

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Title: EMEA EHS - Cluster Advisor

Department: EHS

Reports To: EHS Cluster Manager

Locations: Neuilly sur Seine

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), sustainability and more. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.

Role Purpose:

This EHS Cluster Advisor role will be responsible for identifying local health and safety legal requirements and developing robust health and safety mitigation controls, policies, procedures and guidance in accordance with the C&W EMEA EHS strategy and local legislation.

The role will work across all departments and therefore stakeholder engagement skills will be critical to the candidate’s success, and the candidate must have demonstrable experience in delivering EHS initiatives in a fast paced commercial environment.

Critical relationships will include those with local business leaders including:

• Local Country Heads
• Local facilities management and office management teams
• Local HR resources
• Local service line leadership
• Local third-party consulting companies / Local third-party consultants

As a minimum the candidate will therefore require a proven track record in health and safety management preferably in a cross-border role although this is not essential. The successful candidate will lead and champion local EHS initiatives across cluster countries and in relation to the personal health and safety of Cushman & Wakefield employees. The candidate will need to have proven experience in developing and implementing initiatives to improve EHS compliance and awareness and will be responsible for;

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing and delivering procedures for the management of health and safety.
• Monitoring and reporting on EHS performance and progress against EHS objectives to local and leadership teams. Routinely presenting at corporate meetings and steering groups to increase EHS awareness and engagement.
• Managing and developing appropriate training programmes, methods of delivery and evaluation of effectiveness to ensure employees are competent regarding their health and safety responsibilities.
• Delivering local training programmes where necessary in accordance with local legislation.
• Liaising with, supporting and managing local EHS consultants.
• Receiving an interpreting guidance, advice and recommendations delivered by local consultants.
• Developing appropriate arrangements to ensure that risks from contractors and third-party suppliers are vetted, managed and effectively controlled.
• Providing support and technical advice to senior operational managers (including country heads) to enable them to undertake their roles and responsibilities for health, safety and the environment within their areas of the business.
• Monitoring changes in legislation and best practice locally to ensure continuing legal compliance and best practice throughout the applicable cluster.
• Managing and investigating incidents that happen locally, while being able to perform more detailed investigations using Root Cause Analysis Tools such as Fishbone, 5Whys, etc.
• Assisting in planning and conducting internal and external EHS audits across different sites and projects. Review audit findings, identify areas for improvement, and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Support in the implementation and maintenance of local management systems according to ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).

Qualifications / Knowledge & Experience:

• Educated to diploma level in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent discipline, the successful candidate will have demonstrable experience of developing and implementing procedures for the management of health and safety in a professional services environment.
• Professional certifications in EHS management / internal auditor qualifications will be an advantage (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Membership of recognised EHS trade associations / bodies.
• Experience of working in a multi-site professional services environment preferable. Experience of cross-border delivery desirable.
• The successful candidate will currently hold a health and safety advisory position within an organisation where effective stakeholder management and commercial awareness is critical.
• A competent trainer capable of delivering in-house training courses on EHS topics.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

Proven skills and qualities in the following areas:

• Relationship and stakeholder management, influencing skills, commercial awareness and pragmatic problem-solving skills are essential requirements for this role.
• Professional and proactive in approach and style, an excellent relationship builder, able to work in partnership and collaboration across the business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French and English are required.
• Ability to effectively respond to complex enquiries, solve complex problems and provide innovative solutions, whilst considering the bigger picture and commercial factors, anticipating potential issues and future needs of the business.
• Ability to identify and assess EHS risks and propose mitigation measures / controls.
• Likes to work as part of a team but equally comfortable working alone, enjoys working with diverse and dynamic stakeholders and business units.
• Excellent presentational skills and confident at delivering training and awareness sessions to a variety of different stakeholders of varying seniority.
• Sensitive to the varying cultures and ways of operating between countries. Able to tailor solutions to suit national requirements and legislative frameworks.
• Exceptional time management skills and an ability to work and deliver under pressure.
• Willingness to travel across the EMEA region as required by business needs.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

Cushman & Wakefield est un employeur offrant l’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et appliquant des mesures d’action positive. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront évalués pour le poste, indépendamment de leur origine ethnique, de leur genre, de leur identité ou expression de genre, de leur orientation sexuelle, de leur âge, de leur handicap, de leur religion, de leur état civil ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Cushman & Wakefield s’engage à assurer l’équité en matière d’emploi et vise à offrir un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et exempt d’obstacles. Si vous êtes une personne en situation de handicap et avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation supplémentaires durant le processus de recrutement, vous êtes invité(e) à en informer le/la recruteur(se) dès qu’il/elle prendra contact avec vous.

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