VELUX Alcobendas, Community of Madrid, Spain
Global HSE Manager
As the next Business Area HSE Manager you will play a strategic leadership role in ensuring world-class Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance across the business area. The position partners closely with business area leaders, market directors, and HSE teams to embed HSE as a fundamental organizational value and operational priority. By combining technical expertise, leadership engagement, and data‑driven insights, you will drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a proactive, engaged safety culture that supports sustainable business performance.
Responsibilities

Drive the development and implementation of HSE strategies within the Business Area that align with organizational goals, business priorities and regulatory requirements, actively shaping and advancing a proactive safety culture throughout the organization.
Lead initiatives that strengthen leadership engagement and embed safe behaviours at all levels of the organization.
Establish and maintain an HSE reporting system that meets global requirements and ensures regular trend analysis and follow‑up actions, thus actively contributing to the Business Area HSE Decision Network.
Oversee the development and continuous improvement of HSE programs and procedures, ensuring they are practical, effective, and well adopted in daily operations.
Develop and coach HSE professionals by building capability, engagement, and a strong sense of ownership across the HSE community.
Collaborate closely with business leaders, local HSE teams, and Global HSE to ensure alignment and consistency of HSE initiatives.
Establish and follow up on systems that verify compliance with global standards through regular site visits and audits.

Qualifications

Proven experience in an HSE leadership role within an international or matrix organisation, managing or supporting HSE professionals and teams.
Strong track record in developing and implementing HSE strategies, programmes, reporting and management systems that drive cultural and behavioural change.
Experience implementing and maintaining ISO 45001 safety management systems; knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards is beneficial.
Demonstrated success in leading audits, compliance verifications, and continuous improvement initiatives within complex operational environments.
Effective communicator with clear and engaging reporting, presentation, and influencing skills for diverse audiences.
Strong business acumen with the ability to align HSE initiatives with organisational goals and identify opportunities for improvement.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HSE data, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights.
Fluent English communication skills – both spoken and written.

Benefits

Attractive well‑being package.
Flexible working hours and possibility to work from home (potentially fully remote).
Constructive cooperation based on trust and respect for the employee.
Internal development programme addressed to all employees.
Employee discount on VELUX products.
Employee Foundation support.

Equal Opportunity Employer
VELUX Residential is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX Residential to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job‑related qualifications will be required.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Quality Assurance – Industries: Wholesale Building Materials
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