About this role
In this role, you'll be responsible for creating and overseeing health and safety protocols focusing on continental Europe, Middle East and Africa offices. This role will primarily focus on executing programs (e.g. Emergency Preparedness, Risk Assessments, Injury and Illness Prevention, etc) and ensuring employees follow internal policies, standards and that offices comply with local regulations. You will conduct trainings, investigations and work cross-functionally with local partners acting as the subject matter expert across health, safety, and environmental topics.
To ensure success as a safety manager, you must have advanced specialized occupational safety training, expert knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements, and be certified to act as the company’s safety representative (munkavédelmi képviselő). The safety representative should be able to identify opportunities to minimize workplace health hazards quickly and efficiently. If you are detail oriented and committed to improving the workplace, this could be the perfect job for you.
Responsibilities:
Participate in the development, implementation, and refinement of firm-wide safety programs including, but not limited to:
Emergency preparedness
Incident management
Injury and illness prevention
Employee training
New joiner orientation
Ergonomics and workplace needs assessments
Travel and event safety
Radiation safety
Chemical management
Vendor due diligence
Assist in overseeing accident and injury prevention programs, analyze incident data, creating awareness by communicating lessons learned.
Support hazard identification and risk assessment programs.
Vendor due diligence
Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment/processes for potential safety concerns.
Complete or coordinate safety and compliance audits/inspections, follow-up with corrective actions to close audit findings.
Responsible for creating, compiling and assisting in maintaining and filing safety related records, logs and checklists.
Provide technical assistance on HSE compliance and projects on a range of areas such as Machine Guarding, PPE, Confined Space, Equipment Safety, Lock Out Tag Out, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Permit to Work, and more.
Identifies applicable regulations and standards impacting the firm and assists in performing development of plans to meet guidelines, etc.
Assisting with ergonomic assessment and recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures.
Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, masters is a plus but will accept relevant applied experience as well.
Desired Credentials: NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Foundation Certification, Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Public health or health and safety experience.
In-depth knowledge of local and national safety regulations and standards.
Knowledge of ergonomics, event safety and fire safety
Experience in presenting and developing training/inductions
Ability to produce and present reports and statistical HSE information
Excellent verbal and written communication in English and customer service skills.
Able to think critically and quickly in a fluctuating environment for multiple situations at a time.
Confidence working in a corporate environment.
Proficiency with technology and safety management systems
Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Our hybrid work model
BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.
About BlackRock
At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being. Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.
This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.
For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock
BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.
BlackRock Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with a stated company match formula (subject to plan caps) alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is prominently featured. Feedback suggests these elements make the financial-wellness offering a notable strength among large employers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of at least 16 weeks for primary caregivers, plus adoption support, fertility benefits, and child/elder back‑up care, is highlighted across materials. Offerings are substantial, with specifics varying by location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off for many U.S. salaried roles, paired with sick and bereavement leave, provides generous time‑away options. Wellness resources such as free access to Calm and an Employee Assistance Program further support rest and recovery.
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As the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock partners with investors around the globe to help them (and those on whose behalf they invest) plan for life’s most important goals – like retirement, home ownership and their children’s education. Our clients range from governments, foundations and other large institutions to those investing on behalf of individuals, including firefighters, nurses, teachers and factory workers. BlackRock was founded with the idea of creating a better asset management firm — one that was purpose-driven, focused on clients and risk management, and propelled by data and technology. Our breakthrough Aladdin® platform is BlackRock’s technological backbone, helping investors see and manage their whole portfolios in one place – from constructing investments to monitoring risk and executing trades. Used by hundreds of external institutions around the world, Aladdin combines powerful analytics and a common language to help investment teams make faster, more informed decisions across public and private markets. It’s a key part of our business and one of the reasons we’re trusted to manage more assets than any other investment manager today. At BlackRock, we challenge conventions and raise the bar for what’s possible. We harness technology to unlock new solutions, simplify complexity, and deliver investment strategies that meet people where they are. Whether it’s retirement planning, wealth building or navigating market shifts, we’re here to help clients invest more easily, more affordably and with more choice as we chart a path toward financial well-being together. Learn more: Careers.BlackRock.com
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Without our people, technology is irrelevant. When we combine the power of people with the power of technology, we amplify our ability to create better outcomes for our employees, clients, shareholders and society alike.
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