Head of Security Health & Safety

HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

In line with Richemont Europe Physical Security (RLGE - PS) and Health & Safety & Environment (HSE) strategy, objectives, and Group Directives, the Head of Security is responsible for the management, implementation, coordination, and leadership of all security and safety aspects within the designated area. Within this framework, the jobholder manages all Security & HSE processes and actions within Richemont Group for the Benelux and Nordics Market.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Physical Security & HSE: You will develop and implement comprehensive physical security and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programs aligned with Richemont Group standards, adapting to local regulations and contexts. This includes risk assessment, incident management, business continuity planning, fraud prevention, and compliance management. You will oversee investigations and corrective actions for security incidents and accidents. You will maintain strong collaboration with Richemont Europe and local stakeholders. You will provide key security findings to Division Leaders and teams to ensure appropriate business management, optimizing opportunities and mitigating risks.
• Boutique Security: You will ensure all boutiques (existing and new) adhere to Richemont security directives, including robust training programs, regular audits, and security system maintenance. You will lead security planning for new boutiques and renovations, working with vendors and project managers. This includes overseeing security for boutiques in Benelux & Nordics.
• Head Office: You will maintain security compliance at the head office, RCS platform, implementing localized procedures and training. This includes overseeing security for head office and warehouses in Benelux & Nordics.
• Event Security: You will coordinate security for events within the region, ensuring alignment with Group directives and controlling the proper implementation of the security concept
• Supplier Management: You will manage relationships with external security suppliers, conducting RFPs as needed, and assessing supplier quality through SLAs and KPIs.
• Valuables Transportation: You will oversee secure transportation of cash and valuables, formalizing and maintaining processes and coordinating with logistics providers.
• Employees Protection: You will develop and implement security measures for staff, providing risk assessments, preventive measures, and training.
• Incident Management: Apply Group and Regional incident management directives and policies and actively lead the (ENTITY) Incident Management Team and program. Advise decision makers on business continuity and other security related matters.
• Team Leadership: You will have direct team leadership responsibility for 1 FTE (Operational security manager). You will oversee head office, warehouses and boutiques in Benelux & Nordics

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

• Proven experience in security/HSE role within a multinational company in the luxury/fashion industry.
• Experience with incident/crisis management and project management is required, along with a solid understanding of physical and technical security.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to be assertive yet tactful and diplomatic.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, act as a catalyst for change and continuous improvement, and effectively manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality work.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• A high degree of integrity, strong work ethic, and willingness to travel regularly are essential personal attributes.

WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?

Our true power does not lie in our similarities but in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.  

• We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity.  

• We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.  

• We care for the world we live in.  

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US: 

We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers and influencing individuals:

• 1st stage - After your application has been selected, our recruitment team will reach out to you
• 2nd stage - Interview with the Regional Director Physical Security
• 3rd stage - Interview with the Chief Financial Officer and the Health, Safety and Security Management