German Speaking - Associate Health And Safety Specialist, EMEA

ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health & Safety Assistant to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across EMEA. This role involves monitoring risks, providing training, and managing audits to uphold safety standards. With 60% travel required, this position offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with store management and contribute to a safe working environment. Join a company that values its associates and promotes a culture of inclusivity and growth, while enjoying comprehensive benefits and flexible work options.

Benefits

Incentive bonus program

Flexible spending accounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental and adoption leave

Access to mental health app

Paid time off

Merchandise discount

Opportunities for career advancement

Work from anywhere days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related experience required.
• Fluency in German and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Provide training and advice on health and safety standards.
• Manage safety audits and liaise with authorities.

Skills

Fluent in German

Strong communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to evaluate circumstances

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Safety or legal education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Microsoft Forms

Job description

Company Description

What Will You Be Doing?

• Ensuring the business is legally compliant with all health and safety legislation in assigned area
• Monitoring health and safety risks and hazards and advising store personnel on how to minimise them.
• Partner with local store management and corresponding District Managers to meet health and safety objectives
• Setting up and arranging all required health and safety training for store personnel
• Provide clear and consistent training to all store personnel on safety communication guidelines
• Working with and training all associates to manage, monitor and improve the health and safety standards within the organization
• Being responsible for safety audits in stores and offices.
• Liaising with the authorities pre/post site inspections
• Managing safety vendors
• Assisting with the management of health and safety monitoring systems and policies
• Managing emergency procedures and organising emergency teams such as fire marshals and first aiders
• Offering general health and safety advice to all associates.
• Complete special projects as assigned by the Health and Safety Manager.

This role is ideal for a Health & Safety Assistant who is looking for their next opportunity. Also, this role will involve 60% travel across EMEA.

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience
• Fluent in German
• Excellent in Microsoft Program use: Word, Excel, PowerBI, Microsoft Forms
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to travel internationally - 60% of role
• Ability to evaluate circumstances and make timely decisions based on company needs
• Cultural fit with Abercrombie & Fitch
• Some safety or legal orientated education, experience or training

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks. At A&F Co., we're here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are - and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.

Our Values

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune's Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We're proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

Our Brand

Would you jump at the chance to be part of reinventing one of the world's most recognizable brands? At A&F, we're on a mission to inspire our customers to be confident, feel comfortable, and face their fierce. Our goal is to create relevant products and brand experiences that allow our customers to define the narrative of their own stories. We approach the work week with a long weekend mindset: free from stress and with time well spent, we can realize our full potential.

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company's culture and values, but most importantly - with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

• Incentive bonus program
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are "work from anywhere" days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER