Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organisation
The Workplaces team at adidas oversees our global real estate portfolio — from office spaces and showrooms to distribution centers and retail locations. We’re focused on creating inspiring, efficient, and compliant workplaces that help attract and retain world-class talent.
This role ensures adidas operates safely and responsibly by overseeing occupational health & safety and fire prevention measures across all owned locations globally. You will act as a key advisor on safety matters, drive continuous improvement in our safety programs, and contribute to the development and implementation of our global H&S strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert support on occupational safety, accident prevention, and first aid protocols
* Ensure proactive and compliant fire safety measures across all sites and facilities
* Collaborate with external vendors to uphold safety standards and service performance
* Conduct regular audits and site inspections to improve compliance and drive best practices
* Maintain open communication with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies on all H&S matters
* Support the implementation and operation of H&S management systems (e.g., Quentic, Resolver)
* Ensure legal compliance and fulfillment of the company’s health & safety obligations
* Contribute to achieving and maintaining IMS certifications through audit support and documentation
* Provide subject-matter expertise on complex or high-risk H&S challenges
* Manage global H&S documentation, including playbooks, training records, procedures, and performance statistics
Key Relationships
* Human Resources and People Experience teams
* Regulatory authorities and legal bodies
* External H&S consultants and service providers
* Health, Safety, Environment & Energy (HSEE) team
* Global and Market Retail Operations
* Facility Management (Global and Market)
* Procurement, Design & Engineering, Store Development, and Corporate Real Estate
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
* Passion for safety, sustainability, and making a positive impact
* Comfortable leading safety projects and supporting certification processes
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Able to navigate complex environments and build cross-functional relationships
* Willingness to travel internationally up to 25%
Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications
* Degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field; NEBOSH certification or local equivalent required
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in workplace Health & Safety, ideally in corporate or multi-site settings
* Solid understanding of ISO standards (14001, 45001, 50001) and Integrated Management Systems
* Experience with H&S management platforms is an advantage (e.g., Quentic, Resolver)