EMEA EHS - Cluster Advisor

Job Title EMEA EHS - Cluster Advisor Job Description Summary Responsible for the delivery and implementation of Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality deliverables within cluster countries in compliance with local legal requirements. This is a central corporate role which will directly report to the local EHS Cluster manager. The role will require an experienced health and safety professional who has held a similar role in a professional services environment and who is comfortable and confident in working and presenting to senior colleagues. The individual will be commercially aware and responsible for delivering elements of the EMEA EHS Strategy as this relates to applicable European cluster countries and assisting with the delivery of key initiatives.

Position Title: EMEA EHS - Cluster Advisor                 Department:   EHS                 Reports To: EHS Cluster Manager Locations: Neuilly sur Seine Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for property owners and occupiers with approximately 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices and 60 countries. In 2023, the firm reported revenue of $9.5 billion across its core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. It also receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), sustainability and more. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com.

Purpose: This EHS Cluster Advisor role will be responsible for identifying local health and safety legal requirements and developing robust health and safety mitigation controls, policies, procedures and guidance in accordance with the C&W EMEA EHS strategy and local legislation. The role will work across all departments and therefore stakeholder engagement skills will be critical to the candidate’s success, and the candidate must have demonstrable experience in delivering EHS initiatives in a fast paced commercial environment.   Critical relationships will include those with local business leaders including: Local Country Heads Local facilities management and office management teams Local HR resources Local service line leadership Local third-party consulting companies / Local third-party consultants As a minimum the candidate will therefore require a proven track record in health and safety management preferably in a cross-border role although this is not essential. The successful candidate will lead and champion local EHS initiatives across cluster countries and in relation to the personal health and safety of Cushman & Wakefield employees. The candidate will need to have proven experience in developing and implementing initiatives to improve EHS compliance and awareness and will be responsible for; Key Responsibilities: Developing, implementing and delivering procedures for the management of health and safety. Monitoring and reporting on EHS performance and progress against EHS objectives to local and leadership teams. Routinely presenting at corporate meetings and steering groups to increase EHS awareness and engagement. Managing and developing appropriate training programmes, methods of delivery and evaluation of effectiveness to ensure employees are competent regarding their health and safety responsibilities. Delivering local training programmes where necessary in accordance with local legislation. Liaising with, supporting and managing local EHS consultants. Receiving an interpreting guidance, advice and recommendations delivered by local consultants. Developing appropriate arrangements to ensure that risks from contractors and third-party suppliers are vetted, managed and effectively controlled. Providing support and technical advice to senior operational managers (including country heads) to enable them to undertake their roles and