Health & Safety Lead - Italy

If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride. 

A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together. 

Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries. 

Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.

What makes our ride unique? 

🤝 Our culture and strong values. 

💪 Our career development philosophy. 

🤝 Our commitment to being a force for good. 

We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.

YOUR MISSION

We’re looking for a Health & Safety Lead to join our People team in Italy. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, are passionate about safety culture, regulatory excellence, and have the ability to lead both processes and people, this is your place

You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with Italian health & safety legislation, developing and implementing local processes, and managing internal and external stakeholders, all while fostering a safe and productive work environment.

THE JOURNEY

• Manage and control all Health and Safety matters according to Italian law, ensuring full regulatory compliance
• Serve as the company's RSPP (Responsabile del Servizio di Prevenzione e Protezione), taking ownership of all related legal responsibilities
• Lead and ensure proper documentation and records management to support labor inspections
• Create, implement, and continuously improve H&S processes and protocols at both technical and organizational levels
• Lead or support the investigation of occupational incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
• Develop and deliver H&S training programs and track completion rates across the organization
• Coordinate health surveillance programs in accordance with applicable regulations
• Manage emergency planning, including the design and implementation of evacuation procedures
• Handle Coordination of Business Activities (Coordinamento delle Attività Imprenditoriali – D.Lgs. 81/08 Art. 26) and liaise with contractors and third-party providers
• Provide clear guidance and support to stakeholders, including leadership, on H&S matters
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Facilities, Operations, and Legal, to integrate safety into all areas of the business
• Mentor and guide one junior H&S resource, supporting their professional growth

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE

• RSPP Qualification in accordance with Italian legislation (D.Lgs. 81/08)
• Strong knowledge of Italian H&S regulations and experience applying them in a corporate or operational environment
• Proven experience in creating and implementing Health & Safety processes
• Solid track record of stakeholder management, including communication with leadership and external authorities
• Experience working in high-pressure, fast-paced environments, preferably in logistics, manufacturing, or tech/startup industries
• Demonstrated experience in:
  • Accident investigation
  • Emergency planning
  • CAE platforms (Coordinamento Attività Esterne)
  • Risk assessment and mitigation planning
  • Work inspections 
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Hands-on attitude and the ability to work independently
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Comfortable with travel and site visits across Italy as needed
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills; experience with JavaScript for automation or reporting is a strong plus

Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don't meet our musts don't let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there Skills can be learned, and embracing diversity is invaluable.

We believe driven talent deserves:

• 🌟 An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
• 💪 Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
• 🍔 Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings
• 🏖️ Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year
• 👪 Enhanced parental leave
• 🧠 Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.

Here at Glovo, we thrive on diversity, we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds - all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard. 

Feel free to note your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

So, ready to take the wheel and make this the ride of your life? 

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