HSE Specialist

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to lead our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program in QVC Italy. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for promoting a culture of safe working practices across all areas of the business.

Your Impact

You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the health, safety, and well-being of our team members, contractors, and guests, while also ensuring the protection of the environment in all of QVC's Italy operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety risk assessments to ensure the identification of risk and implementation of appropriate control measures.
• Counsel the Senior Management Team regarding EHS matters.
• Oversee the documentation of all workplace accidents and incidents in accordance with local regulations.
• Be a primary contact between government authorities or the Italian accident insurance institutions for the industrial sectors and QVC.
• Arrange, facilitate, and contribute to site Safety Steering Committee meetings.
• Ensure that all EHS trainings are delivered to all team members in line with the Italian regulations/company policy.
• Ensure that all H&S medical checks are delivered to all team members by the company physician in line with the Italian regulations.
• Provide EHS expertise during maintenance activities or project works in line with the Italian law (Art. 26 and Titolo IV D. Lgs. 81/08).
• Conduct audits, surveys, and checks, evaluate facility processes, Health and Safety supplies, and team member behaviors.
• Audit EHS procedures to ensure adherence to corporate policies and applicable regulations of the Italian Government/authorities.
• Support the Supervisory Body (D. Lgs. 231/01) when needed.
• Maintain ISO 45001 accreditation.
• Lead health and safety within the Italian Market ensuring the delivery of the EHS strategy promoting a culture of safe working practices across all areas of the business.
• Design and implement local EHS policies and programs to minimize hazards and risks in the workplace, within the physical boundaries of QVC property.
• Provide EHS leadership and guidance in the market driving and promoting a culture of leadership, ownership, and team member engagement.
• Recommend and implement practices to reduce the impact of the business on the environment.
• Organize Health & Safety days and other Health events.
• Support the continuous improvement of operational processes by cooperating with other internal groups, in defining EHS needs, developing, and implementing new systems and processes to minimize risks.
• Help develop International EHS standards, Initiatives, and best practices by collaborating with QVC EHS colleagues across international markets.

Requirements

• Qualified Certified Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Professional degree.
• High level of interpersonal, communications, and problem-solving skills managing priorities with an analytical approach.
• Experience of successfully influencing and engaging stakeholders of all levels within a matrix organization.
• Knowledge of legal requirements of all EHS related regulations.
• Enthusiasm contributing to a positive team environment.
• Fluent Italian and English (this is a role with global exposure).
• On-site availability is required.