Health and Safety Coordinator EMEA

Location: Central Nottingham

Role: 12-month contract – Full-time

VF Corporation has a brilliant opportunity for a Health and Safety Coordinator to join our European team on a 12-month contract, based at our modern offices in central Nottingham!

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands.

At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together.

This is our calling.

Let’s Talk about the Role

As the Health and Safety Coordinator for all operations across EMEA, you’ll contribute to the VF’s Health, Safety, Fire, Wellbeing and Environmental initiatives.

The primary responsibility is to provide support to the EMEA Health & Safety Team by making sure all of our associates are safe, and VF complies with all local regulations and corporate requirements.

As a key collaborator, you’ll build great working relationships with different departments and generate a positive safety culture throughout VF.

How You Will Make a Difference

The Health & Safety Coordinator will help support the EMEA Health and Safety Team in ensuring our ways of working, our culture and behaviours are compliant with Health and Safety Legislation and VF Corp requirements.

Some of the tasks will include but are not limited to:

Supporting the EMEA H&S Team with the event application process, liaising with local H&S Advisors in country regarding local requirements

Supporting the EMEA H&S Team with data administration surrounding events and issues including accidents, near misses, audits etc.

Supporting the continuous development of safety tools, programs, reports and training across all locations, ensuring a consistent message to minimize risk and control losses

Monitoring and reviewing audit action plans to ensure best practice

Preparation of H&S information for various Safety Groups

Supporting EMEA H&S Team (including H&S Advisors) with procedures and training

Support compliance with VF global health and safety standards and country regulations

Developing and updating the H&S documentation and shared files, using various IT platforms and systems to do so

Skills for Success

The successful candidate will have a keen interest in Health and Safety. We are really open to the industry that you come from, we are looking for the right transferable skills and a passion for your work!

Other transferable skills and interests that will help you in this role are:

An enthusiasm towards learning and contributing to the welfare of all.

Previous exposure in an administrative role using IT systems and databases, MS Office, Smartsheets, Excel etc.

Great written and verbal communications skills, and an understanding of how to communicate with different audiences and people across the business

An excellent team player, pro-active, dynamic, flexible and solutions focused.

Its not essential but a 2nd European language could be really beneficial and assist in communicating with contacts in other European countries

Able to work independently and use initiative, whilst also being a great team player who can collaborate and contribute

Great organizational skills, a methodical approach and the ability to manage several projects and tasks at any given time

There could be some travel to other VF sites in Europe, so flexibility and a willingness to travel on occasion, will be required

What’s in it For You

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates.

When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package:

A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do

Hybrid/flexible work

An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together

50% employee discount on all VF brands both in store and online

Subsidised canteen and break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks

Health Shield membership and access to numerous health and wellbeing initiatives

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) rising to 29 with length of service and your birthday off

12% contributory smart pension scheme (8% on us, 4% from you)

Free but limited secure onsite parking and discounts with local public transport

Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity 

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you