Health and Safety Manager

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brands inception in recognition of our purpose-driven approach in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today we are a global brand but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the these are values you share we would love you to join our team.

The Role:

Reporting to the Director of Legal Compliance and Co Sec and working closely with stakeholders across the business (including Operations and Retail) this role is to be the subject matter expert and go to for the business on all aspects of Health & Safety reporting oversight advice and change.

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for developing implementing and maintaining robust health and safety policies systems and procedures across our global operations including head offices production facilities retail stores and distribution centers. This role will ensure compliance with UK legislation and provide oversight and coordination with international partners and third-party experts to ensure local compliance in all markets. The ideal candidate will be an experienced H&S professional who thrives in a multi-site fast-paced environment and can balance strategic oversight with hands-on operational management.

Experience in a global manufacturing or consumer facing product environment highly desired for this role. Experience with supply chain is also a bonus as consideration of efficiencies of operations more broadly than just UK will be part of the role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategy & Governance:

Develop implement and continually improve the companys Health & Safety strategy policies and management systems.

Ensure compliance with relevant UK and international legislation regulations and standards.

Lead the development of a global H&S governance framework to ensure consistent standards across all locations.

Operational Management:

Conduct and oversee regular site audits and inspections across retail manufacturing and distribution operations.

Support local managers to maintain safe working environments and practices.

Manage accident and incident investigations root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

Monitor and report on key H&S performance metrics to senior leadership.

Global Coordination:

Work with local market partners and third-party consultants to ensure compliance with local H&S regulations in international territories.

Provide expert advice on international H&S best practices and support local teams with implementation and training.

Training & Culture:

Develop and deliver engaging training programs to promote a positive health and safety culture across all teams.

Ensure employees are aware of and understand their H&S responsibilities.

Drive initiatives that improve employee wellbeing and engagement with H&S processes.

Collaborate across different teams both UK and international.

Risk Management:

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across all operational areas.

Ensure appropriate control measures and emergency response procedures are in place.

Support on business continuity and safety planning in collaboration with operations and facilities teams

Culture:

Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty dynamism and a community-oriented spirit.

Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others and understanding that your views opinions and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.

Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.

Sustainability:

As a certified B Corp business it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the businesses Five Cs strategy in addressing and improving Climate Cultivation Craft Culture and Circularity. Promote a greener more sustainable future.

Support to foster an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals feel valued respected and included. Promote equity empathy and understanding and demonstrate this commitment within your internal and external communities.

Skills and Experience Required:

Proven experience managing Health & Safety across multiple sites ideally within retail manufacturing or logistics environments.

Experience working in an international or multi-jurisdictional context.

Strong track record of implementing effective safety systems and delivering cultural change.

Excellent understanding of UK H&S legislation and familiarity with international compliance frameworks.

Strong communication and influencing skills able to engage effectively with teams at all levels.

Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive continuous improvement.

Organised proactive and able to manage competing priorities across multiple geographies.

Qualifications:

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent professional qualification in Health & Safety (essential).

Chartered membership or working towards CMIOSH (desirable).

Additional environmental or risk management qualifications would be advantageous.

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications skills or experience and as they relate to the particular you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best please email us at emailprotected.

Required Experience:

Manager

Born in 1971 the roots of Mulberry are in Somerset England. For more than fifty years Mulberry has been a British lifestyle brand internationally acclaimed for quality and design capturing the Mulberry Spirit.Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brands inception in recognitio...