Safety Specialist - Events and Operations (12-Month Contract)
Michael Page
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Safety Specialist with a strong background in risk management and operational safety within complex environments. The ideal candidate brings a structured, hands-on approach and is comfortable working with multiple stakeholders. Fluency in English, French and German is essential, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced international setting.
Safety Specialist - Events and Operations (12-Month Contract)
Our client is an international organisation based in Geneva.
Missions
As a Safety Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring the health, safety and compliance standards across a diverse portfolio of events and operational activities.
Working closely with internal teams and external partners, you will contribute to the design, implementation and monitoring of safety frameworks, ensuring a secure environment for participants and stakeholders at all times.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining safety procedures, standards and risk mitigation measures
- Conducting risk assessments and supporting compliance with applicable regulations
- Contributing to emergency preparedness planning, including response protocols and coordination with relevant authorities
- Supporting incident management, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
- Liaising with internal teams, suppliers and public bodies to ensure safety requirements are consistently met
- Delivering guidance and awareness on safety practices to stakeholders and event teams
- Monitoring performance indicators and contributing to reporting and optimisation of safety processes
Profil du candidat
- Proven experience in safety management, risk, or HSE, ideally within events, operations or complex environments
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment and safety compliance frameworks
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced setting
- Excellent communication skills in English, French and German (mandatory)
- Collaborative mindset with strong organisational and problem-solving capabilities
- Availability to travel occasionally as required
Conditions et Avantages
- A 12-month assignment within a leading international organisation
- Exposure to large-scale events and high-level stakeholders
- A dynamic, international and collaborative working environment
- The opportunity to further develop expertise in safety and risk management in complex operations
