🚀 Global Head Health & Safety

Overview

Join to apply for the Health & Safety Specialist role at Unilabs Academy - Radiology Education . This is a temporary role for the first 6 months, with a clear pathway to transition into the permanent position of Head of Global Health & Safety , based on performance and organizational fit.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Development: Review, develop, and implement group-wide health and safety policies, plans, and programs aligned with Unilabs’ global operations.
• SOPs & Processes: Lead the review and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and compliance across all sites.
• Training & Awareness: Design, deliver, and oversee global training programs to embed a strong safety culture at all levels.
• Risk Assessment & Audits: Conduct inspections, assessments, and audits, identifying risks and implementing corrective and preventive measures.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Establish and manage tracking tools, KPIs, and dashboards to monitor performance and ensure transparency.
• Incident & Accident Management: Oversee robust incident and accident reporting processes, investigate root causes, and recommend sustainable preventive actions.
• Resource Optimization: Review and align resources to strengthen health and safety delivery across the organization.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to international and local regulations, keeping the organization aligned with evolving safety standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in health and safety, with significant leadership responsibility at a senior or global level.
• Strong track record of building or transforming health and safety frameworks in complex, multi-country organizations (healthcare or laboratory sector experience preferred).
• In-depth knowledge of international health and safety legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Proven experience leading global training initiatives, SOP development, and safety culture transformation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
• Recognized professional certification in health and safety (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, IOSH Chartered Member, or equivalent).
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.
• Based in Porto, Portugal, or Barcelona, Spain.

Location

Based in Porto, Portugal, or Barcelona, Spain.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Temporary role for 6 months with potential transition to permanent
• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Hospitals and Health Care

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