Loewe Retail Health & Safety Manager, Europe & Middle East

About Loewe

LOEWE is a Spanish maison renowned for its artisanal leather goods and contemporary fashion. As part of the LVMH group, LOEWE combines a strong heritage of craft with progressive creative direction, supporting cultural collaborations and an intellectual approach to product and brand expression. The brand is recognised for meticulous workmanship, a design-led retail experience and an international footprint.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain comprehensive health & safety programmes for retail stores across Europe and the Middle East, ensuring alignment with internal policies and local regulations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, store inspections and H&S audits (including general, fire, psychosocial and ergonomic risks) and drive corrective action plans to closure.
• Design, deliver and coordinate training and awareness initiatives on safety protocols, emergency procedures, wellbeing and injury prevention for retail teams and leadership.
• Manage incident reporting and investigation processes, determine root causes and implement preventive measures; maintain accurate H&S records and legal compliance reports.
• Serve as primary point of contact for retail H&S enquiries and represent the company in local H&S committees and with regulatory bodies and occupational healthcare providers.
• Establish and embed a consistent maintenance management process for the store network, including intake, triage, prioritisation, escalation and tracking of facility issues.
• Oversee supplier and contractor engagement for maintenance and compliance services, monitoring performance for efficiency, cost control and regulatory conformity.
• Collaborate with Store Managers, Market Leaders, HR, Architecture and Security to resolve safety concerns and integrate security guidelines from the Global Security Department.
• Develop and exercise emergency management plans and coordinate fire prevention measures; ensure stores are prepared for crises and business continuity scenarios.
• Stay abreast of evolving H&S legislation and industry best practices and translate changes into pragmatic retail operations guidance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in health & safety at a comparable level, ideally within retail or a multi-site environment.
• Relevant certifications or formal qualifications in occupational health & safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH or regional equivalents).
• Proven ability to interpret legislation and provide authoritative legal and risk-management advice across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrable experience delivering H&S audits, investigations and structured remedial action plans.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with proven influence at store, regional and corporate levels.
• Ability to travel regularly across Europe and the Middle East.

Skills

Experience

Minimum five years in a health & safety role with demonstrable experience leading H&S programmes, audits and incident investigations in a retail or multi-site commercial environment. Proven track record influencing operational change across regional stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in occupational health & safety, environmental health, engineering, risk management or a related discipline; professional H&S certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) strongly preferred.

Workplace

Culture

LOEWE fosters a craft-led, culturally engaged workplace where creativity and artisanal excellence are prized. The brand values diversity and inclusion, encouraging cross-disciplinary collaboration and personal development within an international luxury environment.

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