Associate Health and Safety Specialist, EMEA

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Company Description

What Will You Be Doing?

Ensuring the business is legally compliant with all health and safety legislation in assigned area
Monitoring health and safety risks and hazards and advising store personnel on how to minimise them.
Partner with local store management and corresponding District Managers to meet health and safety objectives
Setting up and arranging all required health and safety training for store personnel
Provide clear and consistent training to all store personnel on safety communication guidelines
Working with and training all associates to manage, monitor and improve the health and safety standards within the organization
Being responsible for safety audits in stores and offices.
Liaising with the authorities pre/post site inspections
Managing safety vendors
Assisting with the management of health and safety monitoring systems and policies
Managing emergency procedures and organising emergency teams such as fire marshals and first aiders
Offering general health and safety advice to all associates.
Complete special projects as assigned by the Health and Safety Manager.

What Do You Need To Bring?

Bachelor’s Degree or related experience
Fluent in German
Excellent in Microsoft Program use: Word, Excel, PowerBI, Microsoft Forms
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to travel internationally – 60% of role
Ability to evaluate circumstances and make timely decisions based on company needs
Cultural fit with Abercrombie & Fitch
Some safety or legal orientated education, experience or training

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.

Our Values

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

Our Brand

Would you jump at the chance to be part of reinventing one of the world’s most recognizable brands? At A&F, we’re on a mission to inspire our customers to be confident, feel comfortable, and face their fierce. Our goal is to create relevant products and brand experiences that allow our customers to define the narrative of their own stories. We approach the work week with a long weekend mindset: free from stress and with time well spent, we can realize our full potential.

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:

Incentive bonus program
Annual companywide review process
Flexible spending accounts
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Associate assistance program
Paid parental and adoption leave
Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
Seven associate wellness half days per year
Merchandise discount on all of our brands
Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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What You Should Know About Associate Health and Safety Specialist, EMEA, Abercrombie and Fitch Co.

Are you passionate about health and safety and looking for an exciting opportunity? Join Abercrombie & Fitch Co. as an Associate Health and Safety Specialist in London, UK! In this role, you’ll ensure that our business complies with all health and safety legislation while working closely with store management and District Managers to achieve our safety objectives. Your key responsibilities will include monitoring risks and hazards, providing thorough training to store personnel, and facilitating effective safety communication guidelines. You will also conduct safety audits, manage emergency procedures, and liaise with authorities before and after site inspections. Your organizational skills and ability to travel internationally (up to 60% of your time) will be crucial in this role as you'll also be managing safety vendors and health monitoring systems. To be a great fit at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we’re looking for someone with a Bachelor's Degree or related experience, fluency in German, and proficiency in Microsoft programs like Excel and PowerBI. If you want to contribute to a company that values diversity and believes in putting its people first, this could be the perfect job for you. Dive into a culture that celebrates your unique journey and allows you to grow as a professional while making a real difference in the safety and well-being of our associates and customers. Let’s reinvent the future of retail together!

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What are the main responsibilities of an Associate Health and Safety Specialist at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.?

As an Associate Health and Safety Specialist at Abercrombie & Fitch Co., you will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance with health and safety regulations, advising store personnel on minimizing risks, and managing safety audits. Your role will be vital in training associates on health and safety policies and managing emergency procedures.