Chanel HSE Project Assistant (Work‑Study) — Perfumes & Beauty
Chanel in Neuilly‑sur‑Seine seeks an HSE Project Assistant (Work‑Study) for Perfumes & Beauty — alternance starting Sept 2026.
Overview
Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for its haute couture, ready‑to‑wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty divisions. As an employer, Chanel emphasizes craftsmanship, creative excellence and rigorous standards while operating across international markets and professional disciplines.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support planning and delivery of HSE projects for the Perfumes & Beauty division, ensuring milestones, budgets and stakeholder alignment are met.
- Contribute to risk assessments, safety studies and the development of mitigation measures for laboratory, production and logistics activities.
- Assist with site inspections, incident investigations and tracking of corrective actions until closure.
- Maintain and update HSE documentation, procedures and project records in compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (R&D, production, quality, procurement) and external service providers to implement HSE improvements.
- Prepare presentation materials, reports and metrics for HSE reviews, audits and management committees.
- Support deployment of HSE training and awareness programs for operational teams.
- Contribute to environmental monitoring activities and initiatives to reduce waste, emissions and chemical risk in the product lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Eligible for an alternance (work‑study) contract beginning September 2026; currently enrolled in a relevant higher‑education programme (Bac+4/5).
- Academic background in HSE, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Safety or equivalent.
- Knowledge of HSE management systems and standards with familiarity or interest in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- Analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to perform risk assessments and support incident investigations.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and capacity to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
- Professional written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear reports and presentations.
Skills
Experience
Practical experience through internships or project work in an HSE, manufacturing, laboratory or cosmetics environment is preferred; typically 6–12 months of relevant internship experience will be considered an advantage.
Education
Enrolled in a Bac+4/5 programme (Master’s level) in HSE, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Safety or a closely related discipline; alternance eligibility required.
Workplace
The role is situated in Neuilly‑sur‑Seine, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.777 open roles, including 143 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.346 open roles — 182 of them newly added.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of creative excellence, meticulous craftsmanship and professional discretion. The Perfumes & Beauty teams combine scientific rigor with a strong attention to product integrity, sustainability and cross‑functional collaboration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.