Local Security Officer & SHE Coordinator HUAD
Unilever
Budapest, Hungary
JOB PURPOSE
This role exists to drive excellence in Safety, Health and Environment activities across Unilever operations in Hungary, including Fire Safety, Security, Industrial Hygiene and environmental improvement.
The role supports Go to Market activities across offices, virtual offices, distribution centers, field sales and merchandizers, and covers Unilever employees, contractors and third-party suppliers within the country scope.
Working closely with different teams, the Country SHE Coordinator helps build a strong safety culture, delivers the local SHE plan, and supports key regional and global initiatives.
You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet.
Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement global and regional SHE standards and translate them into effective local practices within Hungary
Develop and deliver the country SHE plan aligned with business priorities and risk assessments
Ensure compliance with Hungarian SHE legal requirements across offices, distribution centers, and field-based operations
Conduct risk assessments, identify hazards, and implement appropriate control measures
Act as Safety Officer for the Budapest office, including fire safety responsibilities in line with local regulations
Monitor SHE performance, investigate incidents, and drive root cause analysis with corrective and preventive actions
Lead improvement activities that help prevent harm, strengthen safety culture, and support Unilever’s people and planet commitments.
Coordinate SHE trainings, inductions, audits, inspections, and compliance checks, ensuring follow-up on all actions
Support Health and Wellbeing and Security programs, including industrial hygiene and environmental improvement activities.
Integrate SHE requirements into contractor, supplier, and visitor processes to ensure end-to-end safety compliance
Collaborate with business leaders and cross-functional teams to embed SHE into daily operations and transformation projects
Share best practices and build organizational capability through regional and global SHE networks
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 3 years of experience in Safety, Health, and Environment roles, including occupational safety and environmental management
Strong knowledge of Hungarian SHE legal requirements with practical application experience
Advanced English proficiency, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in a multinational, corporate, supply chain, logistics, consulting, or manufacturing environment
Familiarity with Go-to-Market operations, field sales environments, or multi-site coordination
Experience contributing to safety culture transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Performance based bonus
Cafeteria (including elements like support for self-development, SZÉP card, ShareNow or home office cost reimbursement)
Home office opportunity
Opportunity to buy Unilever products at discounted price in the employee shop
Healthcare programs – we support your healthy lifestyle with health insurance, sport opportunities and we also provide mental health support
We provide you company laptop, mobile phone and other equipment is also available upon request
Annual Salary: 9 600 000 - 12 000 000 HUF
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