Senior Health & Safety Executive
Industry: Designer toys and collectible pieces
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Job type: Full time Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
About POP MART
Founded in 2010, POP MART is a market-leading entertainment company and a global champion of designer toy culture. Through global artist development, IP operations, and designer toy culture evangelism, we have built an integrated platform covering the entire designer toy value chain. Besides our original and iconic IPs such as Molly, Hirono, Skullpanda, and LABUBU, POP MART collaborates with top-tier toys and lifestyle brands including Disney, Universal Studios, and Sanrio to create collectible art toys featuring their iconic characters.
POP MART has established a strong presence across key European markets, including the UK, France, Italy, and the Netherlands. As part of our strategic growth initiatives, we are focused on expanding our retail network into additional high-potential markets across Europe, continuing to strengthen our brand's position in the region.
For more information, please visit www.popmart.com and our LinkedIn Career page.
What to Expect
POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:
* Gain valuable professional experience covering the entire retail life cycle
* Have the opportunity to work with people from different countries and cultures in a collaborative environment
* Receive structured customer service, retail operations, and product training
* Be proactively involved in the company’s growth
Benefits
POP MART offers our employees:
* Selected POP MART toys as appreciation gifts every month
* A structured bonus/commission scheme in line with the company’s and the individual’s performance
* Comprehensive training and development programs
* Regular team social events
* Paid rest breaks
The Role and Candidate
The Health & Safety Senior Executive ensures that all POP MART store locations across European countries comply with local health and safety regulations. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, this position focuses on conducting risk assessments, training employees on safety protocols, and supporting the development of workplace safety initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations across European countries
* Conduct risk assessments and store safety audits, recommending and implementing necessary improvements
* Monitor workplace safety practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
* Support the investigation of workplace incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
* Deliver health and safety training sessions to store teams on best practices and emergency response
* Assist in the development and implementation of safety policies aligned with regulatory requirements
* Support the coordination of fire drills, evacuation procedures, and first aid training
* Keep detailed records of health and safety incidents, training sessions, and compliance updates
* Promote a proactive safety culture across all locations, encouraging awareness and adherence to policies
* Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes, advising management on necessary updates
Required Qualifications
* 3+ years of experience in health and safety, preferably in a retail or multi-site environment
* Knowledge of European health and safety regulations and risk assessment processes
* Strong communication skills to train and engage employees on safety measures
* Experience handling workplace safety investigations and policy compliance
* Proficiency in English; additional European languages (French, Spanish, German, Italian) are a plus
Desirable but Not Essential
* Experience working across multiple European countries and in multi-site retail operations
* Familiarity with designer toy retail operations or pop culture trends
* NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent health & safety certification