Regional Corporate Safety & Security Specialist / Contract

Responsibilities

• Corporate Safety & Risk Management
• Lead the implementation and continuous enhancement of corporate safety programs across APAC offices and workplaces.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, Safety, and Security (EHSS) policies, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and safety audits to identify hazards and implement effective mitigation measures.
• Monitor regulatory changes across APAC jurisdictions and advise business leaders on compliance requirements and best practices.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through awareness campaigns, employee engagement initiatives, and leadership coaching.
• Regional Governance & Compliance
• Serve as the regional point of contact for corporate safety compliance and governance matters.
• Partner with local site leaders to ensure adherence to applicable occupational health, safety, and workplace regulations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and corrective action programs.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs), safety metrics, and compliance reporting for senior leadership.
• Benchmark corporate safety practices against industry standards and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Emergency Preparedness & Incident Management
• Lead business continuity, emergency response, crisis management, and evacuation preparedness programs.
• Coordinate emergency drills, tabletop exercises, and response training across regional locations.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses, and security events, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with security, facilities, HR, and business leaders to ensure organizational resilience and employee wellbeing.
• Regional Stakeholder Management
• Partner closely with Facilities, HR, Legal, Corporate Security, Real Estate, and Operations teams to ensure integrated risk management strategies.
• Provide guidance and consultation to regional leadership teams on workplace safety and security matters.
• Manage relationships with external consultants, regulatory authorities, landlords, and service providers.
• Support regional expansion projects, office relocations, and new site assessments from a safety and security perspective.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives supporting employee safety, business protection, and corporate resilience.
• Training & Awareness
• Design and deliver safety training programs, compliance workshops, and emergency preparedness sessions.
• Coach local site representatives and workplace safety champions.
• Promote a culture of safety ownership through effective communication and engagement programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Engineering, Security Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, CSP, ASP, WSHO, or equivalent a plus
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Corporate Safety, EH&S, Workplace Safety, Risk Management, Corporate Security, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing safety programs within multinational corporations or regional corporate environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple countries across APAC and navigating diverse regulatory environments.
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action management.
• Exposure to corporate security, business continuity, emergency management, or enterprise risk management programs is highly desirable.
• Experience working with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders in a matrix environment.
• Skills & Competencies
• Knowledge of APAC occupational health, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent understanding of corporate risk management, crisis preparedness, and operational resilience principles.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to influence and drive change across geographically dispersed teams.
• Proven capability in managing sensitive and confidential business information.
• Highly organized with project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Travel Requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel across APAC region to support regional operations, audits, office projects, incident reviews, and stakeholder engagement activities.

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Regional Corporate Safety & Security Specialist / Contract

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