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Head of Workplace Safety, EMEA – Vice President

JPMorgan Chase
London, GBR
Full-time
Senior
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Job Responsibilities

  • Lead the EMEA Fire & Life Safety strategy, governance model, standards, playbooks and operating framework.
  • Serve as regional subject matter expert for fire protection, life-safety systems, emergency planning, evacuation protocols and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee fire risk assessments, compliance reviews, quality assurance inspections, drills, corrective actions and remediation plans.
  • Govern Fire Wardens and First Aiders, Incident Management and Emergency Response programs across the EMEA portfolio.
  • Provide FLS technical guidance for major construction, refurbishment, fit-out and workplace transformation projects, including design and commissioning requirements.
  • Provide oversight of workplace Health & Safety programs and ensure compliance with local legislation and corporate standards.
  • Oversee workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and safety improvement plans.
  • Oversee EHS governance across key environmental risk areas, including waste, refrigerants, hazardous materials, asbestos, air and water quality, chemical storage and environmental permits.
  • Maintain an integrated Workplace Safety risk and controls framework, including third-party audits, regulatory inspections and control testing.
  • Monitor emerging regulatory changes and ensure implementation across relevant EMEA locations.
  • Build strong partnerships with Facilities Management, Engineering, Corporate Security, Risk and controls, Compliance, Legal etc and business stakeholders.
  • Provide executive reporting, risk insights and senior leadership support during workplace incidents and emergency events.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills

  • Extensive work experience in Fire & Life Safety, Workplace Safety, Engineering Risk, Corporate Real Estate or Facilities Management.
  • Senior leadership experience managing safety programs across a complex, multi-country corporate portfolio.
  • Deep technical expertise in Fire & Life Safety systems, fire engineering principles, emergency management and regulatory compliance.
  • Strong knowledge of workplace Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety and operational risk management practices.
  • Experience in developing and interpreting regional policies, standards, governance programs, controls and executive reporting.
  • Strong executive presence, communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and geographies. Ability to be an effective and engaged public speaker
  • Strong computer skills
  • Member of the UK Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent professional body preferred with Level 4 Fire Safety qualification or higher required.
  • NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ Diploma, IOSH Chartered Membership

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities & Skills

  • Experience leading Workplace Safety programs within a global financial institution or similarly regulated environment.
  • Experience supporting trading floors, data centers or other business-critical facilities.
  • Understanding of resilience and crisis management programs.
  • Knowledge of international standards including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and business continuity frameworks.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior executives.
  • Equivalent Health & Safety qualification preferred.
  • Additional qualifications in Fire Engineering, Risk Management, Environmental Management or Business Continuity advantageous.

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