Richemont Health, Safety & Environment Specialist
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Mar 12, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a leading international luxury goods group that houses a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, writing instruments and fashion accessories. As a global employer, Richemont emphasises artisanal craft, long-term brand stewardship and sustainable operating practices while supporting diverse, multinational teams across retail, manufacturing and corporate functions.
Richemont seeks a Health, Safety & Environment Specialist in Amsterdam to lead EHS compliance, risk management and training across its sites.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain health, safety and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures aligned with group standards and local Dutch/EU regulations.
- Deliver site-level risk assessments, inspections and audits; identify hazards and drive corrective and preventive actions to closure.
- Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses, producing clear reports and tracking learnings into organisational improvements.
- Design and deliver HSE training and awareness programmes for operational, retail and corporate staff; monitor training effectiveness and compliance.
- Manage environmental aspects including waste streams, hazardous materials, emissions reporting and initiatives to minimise environmental impact.
- Support pre-qualification and oversight of contractors and suppliers for HSE competence and compliance.
- Compile and present regular HSE performance metrics, regulatory filings and management reports to stakeholders.
- Liaise with local authorities, external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for inspections.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Professional qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised HSE certification.
- Practical knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, including implementation and audit experience.
- Fluency in English; working knowledge of Dutch is strongly preferred for regulatory liaison and on-site communications.
- Valid driving licence for site visits across the region (preferred).
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years of hands-on HSE experience in an industrial, manufacturing or retail operations environment, preferably within the luxury, retail or consumer goods sectors; demonstrable experience running audits, investigations and compliance programmes in a multi-site or multi-brand context.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or equivalent. Professional HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH) highly desirable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Culture
Richemont combines the heritage and craftsmanship of individual maisons with a collaborative, international corporate environment. The group places strong emphasis on quality, sustainability and continuous development, fostering cross‑functional collaboration and professional growth among employees.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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