Regional Safety Manager, Americas

Job description

Education changes lives forever. It broadens horizons, breaks down barriers, and fires imaginations. Like the University of Oxford of which we are a part, we are committed to uncompromising standards, freedom of expression, and the enrichment of lives through education. This is our motivation, our purpose, and our mission. It is why 100% of the money we make is reinvested into education and research. It is why all 6,000 of us in 52 countries care deeply about reaching more people, in more places, with world-class learning and research materials and services. About the position: We are looking for a Regional Safety Manager (RSM) - AMERICAS to provide sites and operations in the region with professional leadership, guidance and support to comply with OUP’s global safety policy. This includes responsibility for the design, upkeep and ongoing improvement of appropriate local safety management arrangements, and for facilitating their effective implementation. Lastly, to collaborate and contribute with the global safety teams and initiatives respectively. The role also supports the development, implementation, training and testing of resiliency plans for critical sites in the region. This role does not involve the direct provision or management of occupational health services but does have a strong interface with this discipline. This role will report to the Head of Safety and Security, and he reports into Director Real Estate, Workplace & HSS. This role should be based in Mexico City Main responsibilities: Implement global workplace security strategic objectives. Devise, maintain and embed safety management arrangements that are fit for purpose, achieve OUP’s policy and secure ownership and accountability at all levels. Work as part of a team to help develop appropriate global safety management arrangements. Provide professional guidance, advice and support to colleagues, including senior managers, to enable them to fulfil their health and safety roles and responsibilities. This includes building their capabilities and confidence to manage safety risks, identifying training needs and providing effective delivery solutions. Establish and maintain meaningful assurance and reporting mechanisms that fulfil global safety requirements as well as aid local senior management and contribute to building a culture that delivers continuous safety performance improvement. Ensure sites have robust emergency response and incident management arrangements. Support investigations: analyse incident data and act on any wider lessons learnt as appropriate. Support any statutory reporting requirements in conjunction with Group Legal. Manage, safety related awareness training of all employees covering good practices to compliance aspects. Maintain records and submit reports as required for legal and internal compliance purposes. Create and maintain appropriate safety information resources on Oxford Share, that are easy for colleagues to access, use and understand. Keep professional knowledge and skills up to date in relation to matters associated with the Press’s risk profile. Support the global work of Group Safety. Adhere to OUP Ethical Policies This is a full-time role. About You: The successful candidate will need to possess the following skills: Essential: Appropriate professional qualification. ▪Membership of a recognised professional safety body. ▪Good knowledge of Safety related regulatory standards and compliances. ▪Knowledge of ISO 45001 will be desirable. ▪Significant relevant safety experience, including computer workstation ergonomics in offices and homeworking setups and of supporting safety in an estates/facilities management environment. ▪Up to date knowledge of relevant requirements, guidance and good practices. ▪Ability to drive improvements through building productive relationships and engaging, influencing and collaborating with people at all levels. ▪A practical and proportionate risk-based approach to safety management. ▪Computer literate. ▪Able to work effectively, both independently and as part of a small dispersed global team. ▪Willingness to travel occasionally or as per the business needs. ▪Strong administration, organisational and prioritisation skills. ▪Ensure Safety related resiliency plans remain in ready to use state. ▪Willingness to travel occasionally or as per the business needs. ▪Good Knowledge of English, Spanish and Portuguese languages will be an advantage. Desirable : GJC Level: I6 (for internal purposes only) We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.