Health & Safety, Risk & Security Advisor - Spain

Job title: Health & Safety, Risk & Security Advisor - Spain
Location: Madrid / hybrid
Hours: Full-time

Why join us?

• Make a tangible cross-border impact: Champion safety culture and compliance across veterinary hospitals and clinics throughout Spain and Iberia, directly supporting teams delivering exceptional animal care.

• Bridge strategy and real-world practice: Work closely with the Senior Health & Safety, Risk & Security Manager to translate MVHE’s European HSRS framework and national statutory regulations into clear, workable operational routines.

• Collaborate with passionate, diverse teams: Partner directly with country operational directors, clinical leaders, and local practice managers to embed best-in-class safety standards and proactive risk management.

• Lead dynamic, hands-on safety initiatives: Deliver essential operational safety activities, including interactive clinic inspections, incident investigations, practical risk assessments, and targeted local training.

• Grow your career across Europe: Expand your professional horizon within Mars Veterinary Health—a purpose-led, international healthcare network dedicated to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

The team

You will join the Mars Veterinary Health Europe (MVHE) Health, Safety, Risk & Security team, reporting directly to the Senior Health & Safety, Risk & Security Manager.

In this role, you will hold operational safety responsibility for Spain and Iberia, supporting a varied network of veterinary hospitals, clinics, and specialist establishments. Working in partnership with local clinical managers, practice staff, and central functions, you serve as the trusted link between strategic European safety policies and daily clinic operations. The team operates at a purposeful, agile pace, emphasizing collaborative problem-solving, pragmatic risk controls, and continuous safety culture improvement across diverse cultural and operational environments.

What you'll do

• Framework Implementation & Operational Advisory: Lead the rollout of health, safety, fire, risk, and security standards across Spain and Portugal—providing practical, day-to-day counsel to operational leaders and clinic managers tailored to each facility's clinical profile.

• Risk Assessments & Safe Systems of Work: Partner with clinic teams to conduct risk assessments and embed proportionate safe systems of work and preventive controls that match actual operational exposure.

• Compliance Inspections & Site Visits: Conduct proactive H&S audits, regular compliance reviews, and ad hoc site visits—actively assisting local teams with gap closure, change management, and facility improvements.

• Incident Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Lead investigations for incidents and near-misses, evaluate accident trends to capture actionable lessons learned, and implement continuous process enhancements across the region.

• Training Delivery & European Collaboration: Develop and deliver core in-house H&S training programmes, collaborate closely with European HSRS peers to drive cross-border alignment, and provide regional performance updates to leadership.

What we’re looking for

• Proven multi-site safety experience: Demonstrated track record in an occupational health and safety role, ideally gained within veterinary, healthcare, laboratory, or similarly complex multi-site operational settings.

• Recognized professional qualification: Formal health and safety credential appropriate to Spain (NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent local statutory qualification), along with active professional development.

• Strong legislative expertise: In-depth working knowledge of occupational health, safety, and fire safety regulations, with proven capability in pragmatic compliance implementation; experience managing compliance across the Nordics is an advantage.

• Cross-cultural communication & influence: Strong interpersonal, coaching, and stakeholder-management skills, capable of building credibility with frontline clinic teams and country leadership alike. Fluency in Spanish and English is required; other European language skills are a plus.

• Pragmatic, risk-based mindset: A proactive problem-solver who can prioritize effectively, travel across the region as needed, and deliver clear, workable controls without unnecessary administrative burden.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related benefits package

• Flexible working arrangements and work-life balance initiatives

• Dedicated support for continuing professional education and accredited health & safety certifications

• A collaborative, international, and purpose-driven work culture

• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact strategic health and safety projects across Europe

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes

• Structured career pathways and internal mobility across the wider Mars Veterinary Health network

About us

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading Veterinary care providers committed to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 680 animal hospitals and clinics across 19 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern Veterinary care ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose — to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS — starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through comprehensive wellbeing programmes, clear development and career paths and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in Veterinary care.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, please speak to us. Mars is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.