Health and Safety Specialist

Job description

Job Requirements

To assess and identify potential risks that may hinder the reputation, safety, and financial prosperity of TJX Europe. Responsible for implementing & influencing delivery of the corporate Health and Safety business goals, providing support and direction to key business partners to effectively influence, control & mitigate identified risks and reduce exposures to TJX Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• To manage implementation of the Corporate Health & Safety business Plan
• Influence implementation the Company Health & Safety Policy and regularly review arrangements, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure policies and procedures are adhered to and in place
• Collate & analyse the period & YTD data to provide recommendations for District & Country Managers to improve corporate compliance.
• To positively influence managers & associates to ensure compliance with risk policies and adopt best practises at all times.
• Maintain understanding of current & new legislation in country, communicate potential exposures and provide sound business solutions and policy change recommendations to the Health and Safety Manager.
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies, National Institute for Safety and Hygiene at Work, Labour and Social Security Inspectorate and Fire Services as required
• Investigate serious incidents and provide recommendations for improvement and better regulatory compliance
• Coach all relevant stakeholder’s, providing direction, guidance & support on policy and effective arrangement management
• Participate and facilitate in external/internal audit programs for external and corporate benchmarking. Influence change and recommendations based on feedback
• Design and deliver technical curriculum training working in collaboration with process improvement team to ensure program management
• Work with office facilities and G,S & P team to ensure legal compliance throughout all TJX offices
• Build effective cross functional relationships (Offices and Retail) providing guidance and support in all Health and Safety related matters.

 Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum professional qualification to Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) specialist at Senior Level or equivalent
• Analytical and reporting skills
• Demonstrate natural curiosity to draw out views and opinions.
• Ability to build and influence effective partnerships at all levels.
• Presentation skills, ideally with a recognised training or teaching qualification
• Understanding of the off price model
• Ability and flexibility to travel requirements
• Resilience and self-driven to deliver results

Please submit your CV in English