Health & Safety Manager, EMEA

At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us.

The Role:

As the Health & Safety Manager, EMEA, you’ll champion pragmatic, compliant, and business-aligned health and safety support across all EMEA offices, retail locations, and distribution centers. You’ll collaborate with Retail Operations, HR, and cross-functional teams to ensure every site operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with regional legal requirements. You’ll also drive the sustainability agenda, embedding environmental responsibility and compliance throughout our operations.

Your Impact:

• Lead health & safety compliance and best practices across EMEA offices, retail stores, and distribution centers
• Drive consistent, legally compliant standards and risk management, including audits, training, and corrective actions
• Oversee duty of care within third-party distribution centers, ensuring partners uphold Deckers’ safety expectations
• Collaborate with the global Sustainability team to embed environmental ethos and ensure compliance with ESOS and other requirements
• Advocate practical, best-in-class health & safety standards, balancing risk with operational and commercial realities
• Stay current on legislative requirements and proactively interpret changes into actionable guidance
• Maintain and improve the H&S management system, ensuring accessibility and business alignment
• Influence stakeholders by framing H&S initiatives in terms of business impact and risk reduction
• Conduct audits and ensure prompt, sustainable corrective actions
• Ensure workplace ergonomic needs are met with practical, cost-effective solutions
• Partner with HR and Occupational Health to support employee wellbeing
• Develop short-term action plans and support long-term strategic goals
• Assess regional risks and provide clear, pragmatic advice
• Manage mandatory training programmes and ensure compliance across EMEA teams
• Carry out routine and ad-hoc risk assessments, including for expectant mothers
• Oversee H&S budgets, raise POs, track spend, and provide transparent reporting
• Coordinate with regulators and legal representatives as required
• Manage contractors and consultants to meet Deckers’ standards
• Implement sustainability initiatives, set measurable goals, and promote environmental responsibility
• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations and use data to inform decisions and drive improvement

COME AS YOU ARE  

We celebrate diversity—of your background, your experiences, and your unique identity. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace where all of our employees can Come as They Are. We believe that when we bring our different perspectives to work, we are truly Better Together.
 

Who You Are:

• You gain confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and courage.
• Keeps current on industry and technology trends that could be applied to positively impact work.
• Focuses on continuous improvement, seizing opportunities for synergy and integration.
• Holds self and others accountable to high standards for performance, consistently achieving goals and deadlines.
• Adjusts communication style and content to the audience and a diverse set of stakeholders.

We would Love to Hear from People with:                

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in retail/wholesale environments in both UK and EU
• Strong working knowledge of UK and EU health & safety legislation, with practical application across diverse environments
• Experienced in using health & safety data and incident reporting to identify risk and drive improvement
• H&S Qualification (NEBOSH or similar)
• Knowledge of European H&S and sustainability requirements is beneficial
• Organized, pragmatic, and adaptable, able to work flexibly and travel as needed
• Calm, professional approach with high standards

What We Will Give You:

• Generous Holidays & some time away from work – on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week.
• Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a paycheck. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras.
• Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That’s why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship Programme
• Hybrid Working Environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants embracing their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.

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