Senior Lead, H&s Continental Europe

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About The Opportunity

The Health & Safety Sr Lead will provide operational and administrative support to the Continental Europe Health & Safety team. Based in Paris, this role will ensure smooth delivery of mandatory compliance activities, support the community teams and members on health and safety matters, and provide first-line response to incidents. The position focuses on training coordination, compliance administration, and day-to-day operational support.

Key Responsibilities

Administration and Coordination- Maintain accurate records of all health and safety training, medical checks, and certifications.- Schedule and coordinate fire safety, first aid, and occupational health training with approved providers.- Manage filing and updates for Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), risk assessments, and compliance registers.- Support the facility managers and community teams in the preparation of evacuation drills.

Compliance Support- Track completion of mandatory H&S training across the portfolio and prepare progress reports.- Monitor contractor/vendor certifications and ensure up-to-date compliance documentation.- Assist with the organization of health surveillance and medical checks where required by law.- Prepare documents for audits, inspections, and regulatory visits.

Operational Support- Respond to health and safety requests from members and community teams, escalating issues when needed.- Work with the Operations and Health & Safety teams to provide support during incidents and escalate when necessary.- Support ergonomic assessments across the buildings.

Collaboration and Escalation- Liaise with the Operation Director to ensure consistency of compliance across Continental Europe.- Escalate risks, incidents, or non-compliance to the Operation Director in line with company procedures.- Provide practical assistance to community teams to ensure compliance at building level.- Reporting to the Operations Director whilst having a ‘dotted line’ into the Global H&S Director

About You

Education/Certification- NEBOSH General Certificate, or French equivalent (e.g. Technician en prévention, HSE diploma, or SST certification).- Knowledge of French and European H&S regulations (fire safety, first aid, occupational health).

Experience- 2-3 years’ experience in health & safety, compliance, or facilities coordination.- Experience managing training administration, compliance records, and vendor coordination.- Background in office or coworking environments preferred.

Skills- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in incidents.- Strong attention to detail in record-keeping and compliance monitoring.- Proficiency in English and French (spoken and written)- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for supporting members, vendors, and teams.

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, or part of a global project, we ask you to bring your open-minded attitude and collaborative spirit. In return, you will be part of a team where your unique perspectives are celebrated.