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Monica Vinader

Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor – MONICA VINADER

Location: Acton
Job type: Permanent
Competive
This meets/exceeds the London Living Wage criteria
Posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 15/03/2026
Reference: RSH160226-09

We are digital-first, customer-obsessed, female-led, and inclusive, focused on creating meaningful relationships with our community, who we owe our success to. We are looking for someone special to join our team to help us make luxury something we can all enjoy every day.

At Monica Vinader, we’re on a mission to prove that buying better, wearing longer and doing better don’t have to be mutually exclusive. From our commitment to making the most sustainable jewellery we can using precious materials, to the timeless style and endless versatility of our pieces, we are driven to make everyday fine jewellery accessible and affordable.

And don’t just take our word for it, we are proud to be recognised in the industry through our recent awards, proving we are leading the way in sustainable jewellery:

Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces (UK and NI), 2024, Inspiring Workplaces

Responsible Jewellery Brand, 2026, Country & Town House

Responsible Business of the Year, 2025, Positive Luxury

Where we need your help:

  • We have all the makings of an iconic brand – beautiful products that are timeless and designed to last, service that exceeds our customers’ expectations, a passionate founder that cares deeply about doing what is right and a loyal and growing community that advocates for us.
  • The Health & Safety and Facilities Advisor role is an exciting and vital position within our Operations team, based at our London warehouse. You will play a key role in supporting the team’s understanding of their health and safety responsibilities and in providing oversight of basic environmental considerations. In addition, you will take ownership of the physical workspace, managing facilities to ensure the warehouse remains a well-maintained, compliant and efficient environment for the team to operate in.
  • You will act as the subject matter lead, influencing key stakeholders at every level, from operations associates to key stakeholders, to drive a genuine ‘safety first’ mindset. This is a great opportunity for an experienced H&S professional looking to develop their career and make a tangible impact during an exciting time of growth at Monica Vinader.

What you’ll do

You will bring deep technical expertise and a proactive mindset to ensure our operations are safe, compliant, and efficient. Your role is a blend of hands-on operational support, strategic policy development and cross-functional influence.

  • Driving Safety Culture & Engagement
  • Embed a strong safety culture that encourages proactive near-miss reporting and ensures investigations are learning focused.
  • Champion a ‘safety first’ mindset by influencing stakeholders at all levels to embed safety considerations into daily operational workflows
  • Move beyond compliance training to design and deliver engaging, high-impact workshops and coaching that build genuine safety capability across managers and teams
  • Proactive Risk Management & Facilities Oversight
  • Provide clear guidance on risk management expectations, working with teams across the business to support effective and practical Safe Operational Procedure
  • You will oversee Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules and reactive repairs to ensure the facility remains functional, safe and a great place to work
  • Manage on-site contractors and service providers (e.g cleaning, security, maintenance etc), ensuring all work is conducted safely through robust permit-to-work systems and induction processes
  • Conduct rigorous, regular site audits and facilities walkthroughs, translating findings into actionable plans to improve building fabric, compliance and operational flow
  • Strategy, Policy & Insight
  • Develop and evolve practical H&S and Facilities policies that are commercially viable and scalable with business growth
  • Act as the subject matter expert on specialist infrastructure challenges (e.g fire strategy, COSHH, machinery safeguarding, waste management), ensuring equipment and space are inherently safe
  • Drive data-informed decision-making by producing impactful dashboards and metrics covering safety performance, facilities spend and project tracking
  • Facilitate cross-functional HS&E collaboration forums (bridging Operations, Retail, & Head Office) to align strategy, share best practices and drive unified action
  •   Manage relationships with external H&S advisors and specialist vendors to maximise value and ensure high service standards

What you’ll bring

Bring your proven HS&E experience to a role where you won’t just tick boxes; you’ll drive a safety culture through data-driven insights and collaborative coaching. We are looking for a pragmatic subject-matter expert who is ready to challenge the status quo. A NEBOSH General Certificate is required for this role and we are committed to supporting ongoing professional development for the right candidate.

  • Connect & Empower
    • Communicates Effectively: You don’t just share information, you tailor your message to your audience, whether warehouse teams or senior leadership and encourage two-way communication to ensure understanding
    • Coaches & Develops Others: You provide timely feedback to managers and staff on safety behaviours, growing their capability to manage risk independently
  • Drive & Deliver
    • Dives Deep: You use data for decision-making and encourage curiosity in the team to test assumptions about why incidents happen and what can be done to prevent them.
  • Grow & Adapt
    • Challenges & Commits: You are comfortable speaking up respectfully to challenge unsafe practices and facilitate debate to reach the best safety decisions.
  • Master & Apply: applies knowledge with impact – You link safety actions to commercial value, understanding that a safe work space is an efficient warehouse and solve real operational problems pragmatically.

To be successful at Monica Vinader, it helps if you…

  • Are hands-on, solutions-focused and entrepreneurial
  • Collaborate openly with humility, honesty, and humour
  •   Embrace learning, teaching, and personal growth
  • Stay resilient, adaptable, and self-motivated in a creative environment
  • Speak up when you don’t know—and act fast to figure it out

When applying, include:

  • An up‑to‑date CV
  • A covering note telling us about your motivation for applying for this role and why you are the perfect candidate for this opportunity.
  • We screen candidates anonymously. We will not review your personal information until your application has progressed in the process.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure your CV and cover letter highlight relevant experience and passion for premium retail and customer service.

Additional Information

Ability to document your authorisation to work in the United Kingdom

NEBOSH General Certificate Required

Travel Requirements: To and from our Acton site daily; remote/hybrid work is not available.  Regular travel to our London / Norfolk offices may be required.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee. This job description may be altered to reflect the business needs of the company.

Equal opportunities

Monica Vinader is committed to equal opportunity by upholding a non-discrimination policy, offering equal pay for equal work, and promoting an inclusive culture through initiatives such as diversity training and employee-led committees. The company focuses on creating a supportive workplace and ensuring career opportunities are open to all, regardless of protected characteristics. 

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