Global Head of Health, Safety, Security and Travel (London)

Job Description

hackajob is collaborating with Wise to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

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Company Description

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Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. nMin fees. Max ease. Full speed.

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Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

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As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money. nFor everyone, everywhere.

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More about our mission and what we offer.

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Job Description

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Wise is searching for a visionary Global Head of Health, Safety, Security and Travel (HSST) to spearhead our global resilience and duty of care strategy. Reporting to the VP of Global Real Estate, Workplace, and Risk, you will lead a multinational team to protect our people, workplaces, and continuity.

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As a senior leader, you will manage physical security, health and safety, crisis management, and corporate travel as single function. This mission requires strategic governance, empathetic leadership, and the ability to manage rapid crisis response across our global operations.

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Your Mission:

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Strategic Leadership & Governance

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• nDefine the Vision: Implement a comprehensive global strategy for HSST that aligns with our broader business objectivesn

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• nGlobal Compliance: Ensure the organisation meets all regional health and safety legislation, including HSE, OSHA, and local equivalentsn

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• nTeam Leadership: Mentor a dispersed team of professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvementn

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Global Security & Crisis Management

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• nThreat & Risk Assessment: Oversee the evaluation of geopolitical and environmental risks to our global offices and Wisersn

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• nCrisis Response: Lead the Global Crisis Management Team to ensure Business Continuity Plans are mature and regularly testedn

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• nPhysical Security: Standardise access control and surveillance measures across our entire global real estate portfolion

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Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

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• nSafety Culture: Champion a proactive safety-first mindset across all operational hubs and corporate officesn

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• nIncident Investigation: Oversee root-cause analyses for global safety incidents and implement frameworks to mitigate future risksn

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Global Corporate Travel & Duty of Care

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• nTravel Program Management: Optimise global vendor management while balancing cost-efficiency with traveler well-beingn

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• nDuty of Care: Implement cutting-edge tracking and emergency protocols for Wisers traveling on businessn

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Required Skills:

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• nExceptional communication skills with the ability to brief C-suite executives during high-pressure crisesn

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• nProven track record of managing multi-million-pound budgets and negotiating global vendor contractsn

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• nAbility to navigate complex regulatory landscapes across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regionsn

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• nStrong background in Security, Health & Safety, and Crisis Management leadershipn

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• nSkill in managing and leading culturally diverse teams within a multinational environmentn

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• nExperience in designing and executing global resilience and travel program strategiesn

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A bit about you:

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• nSignificant experience in leading multi-functional HSST teams in complex multinational organisationsn

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• nHighly strategic and visionary leader with a focus on global organisational resiliencen

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• nExcellent at stakeholder management and briefing senior executives clearly and conciselyn

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• nExtensive financial literacy including multi-million-pound budget managementn

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Some extra skills that would be awesome

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• nProfessional certifications such as CPP, PSP, CMIOSH, or NEBOSH Diploman

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• nExperience with optimising vendor management for high-value travel and security contractsn

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Additional Information

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For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

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We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. nInclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

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