Lead Health, Safety & Environment Specialist
Nike
- Location
- Hilversum, Netherlands
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 111 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 9, 2026
About this role
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH The EHQ/EMEA EHS Lead works across Nike's European Headquarters campus and the broader EMEA corporate office network. The role reports to the Global EHS Director and partners closely with site leadership, HR, GPS/facilities, Works Council representatives, occupational health partners, emergency response teams, contractors, professional service providers and regional office stakeholders.
WHO WE ARE
LOOKING FOR Nike is looking for an experienced EHS professional who can lead safety governance for a complex corporate campus while helping scale practical standards across EMEA offices. The candidate brings strong working knowledge of Dutch occupational health and safety expectations, including RI&E and Plan of Action management, prevention officer responsibilities, employee consultation and occupational health service interfaces. This person is confident translating legal, technical and risk information into clear priorities, communications and measurable action plans for leaders, employees, contractors and business owners. The role requires specialized depth in EHS, occupational health, risk management, ergonomics, emergency response, environmental controls, contractor safety and regulatory compliance, plus the ability to influence and coach stakeholders in a matrixed organization. 5+ years of practical EHS program development and implementation experience, preferably in a corporate campus, office, facilities, real estate, events, contractor management or multi-site environment. Working knowledge of Dutch occupational health and safety requirements, including the Working Conditions Act framework, RI&E, Plan of Action expectations, prevention officer duties, emergency response arrangements and occupational health service interfaces. Ability to interpret Dutch legal requirements, EU occupational safety and health framework principles, Nike standards and external best practices, then translate them into practical EHQ and office programs. Strong organization, analytical problem solving, documentation discipline and attention to measurable outcomes. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute risk assessments, action plans, training, audits, incident investigations, contractor controls and corrective action programs. Ability to use KPIs, dashboards, incident data, assessment findings and corrective action outputs to identify trends, prioritize risk reduction and communicate progress. Experience acting as, working with or supporting a preventiemedewerker model in the Netherlands, including collaboration with Works Councils or employee representatives. Strong stakeholder engagement with leaders, employees, Works Council representatives, occupational health partners, contractors, vendors and external experts. Clear written and verbal communication in English and preferably Dutch, including the ability to make technical and legal risk information accessible to non-specialist audiences. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, with additional education or professional qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Management, Environmental Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Emergency Management or a related field. Relevant Dutch, EU or internationally recognized EHS certification is preferred.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will own and continuously improve the EHS program for Nike's EHQ campus in Hilversum while supporting scalable office safety standards across EMEA. You will focus on governance, legal compliance, risk prevention, contractor control, emergency readiness and employee engagement. Lead the EHQ campus EHS program and serve as the site safety lead for Hilversum, maintaining effective working conditions policy, risk-based controls, governance routines and documented evidence of implementation. Act as the preventiemedewerker for EHQ, supporting the employer in preventing occupational risks, advising and collaborating with the Works Council or employee representation, and partnering with