Health & Safety Operations and Global Real Estate Governance Support Manager - Vice President

J.P. Morgan; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial firm in London is searching for a Health & Safety Operations and Global Real Estate Governance Support Manager to oversee health and safety operations across the EMEA region. You will conduct risk assessments, ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, and support governance programs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, extensive relevant experience, and strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Extensive work experience in a similar function.
• Strong background on technical safety issues pertaining to building management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Ability to consult on health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments to identify and manage health and safety risks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation across the region.
• Manage accident and incident reporting processes.
• Support governance programs and develop training initiatives.

Skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Consultation and resolution skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Certified Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH)

Job description

Global Real Estate is organized to efficiently partner with each line of business to provide global functional expertise with local implementation and manage the firm's real estate assets & investments.

As a Health & Safety Operations and Global Real Estate Governance Support Manager - Vice President in Global Real Estate, you are responsible for overseeing and managing health and safety operations across the region. This role involved conducting risk assessment, ensuring compliance with legislation, managing accident and incident reporting, supporting governance programs and developing training initiatives. The Health and Safety Operations Manager will work closely with key stakeholders to drive continuous improvement across the EMEA region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments in collaboration with key stakeholders to identify and manage operational health and safety risks. Provide support and guidance to employees who undertake risk assessments. Conduct regular health and safety site inspections to ensure compliance and identify potential hazards.
• Ensure operational health and safety procedures comply with existing and future health and safety legislation. Advise on the applicability of legislation across the region as it pertains to Global Real Estate activities.
• Manage the accident and incident reporting process, including carrying out investigations, identifying corrective and preventative actions, documentation and escalation.
• Support the health and safety governance program by providing feedback from an operational perspective, participating in document reviews, compliance activities and escalating health and safety information through specified reporting channels.
• Support locations across the region to ensure they maintain compliance with local health and safety requirements, including resourcing, setup and maintenance of local committees
• Provide health and safety operational support to Regional Crisis Management Teams and Site Incident Management Teams.
• Develop and manage the regional health and safety training program to enhance employee knowledge and skills. Communicate relevant health and safety information effectively to all stakeholders.
• Prepare and present health and safety metrics focused on driving performance improvements. Support the incorporation of new businesses to ensure health and safety is a priority and prepare relevant information in response to business development requests.
• Work in consultation with key stakeholders within the business, including Fire & Life Safety, EMEA Health and Safety Governance, Global Real Estate, Global Security and Human Resources.
• Develop and maintain health and safety online platforms and shared mailboxes, ensuring compliance with firmwide data retention requirements.
• Represent Global Real Estate at the EMEA Health and Safety Committee, providing insights and updates on operational health and safety matters. Participate in other employees forums, committees, working groups providing health and safety information as required.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Occupational Health and Safety or related field
• Extensive work experience in a similar function
• Minimum qualification Certified Member of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH)
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards and best practices
• Strong background on technical safety issues pertaining to building management
• Demonstrated ability to consult and provide resolution on a range of health and safety issues

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Capabilities

• Strong interpersonal communication and team player skills
• Effective negotiation and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in technical writing and attention to detail
• Ability to travel