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Innovative opportunity to shape the safety and security strategies at the European Space Agency.
Overview
Salary
No salary declared 😔
Location
Darmstadt, DE; Redu, BE; Porz-Wahn, DE
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Join the European Space Agency (ESA), a leader in space exploration committed to the promotion and development of space-related activities in Europe. This is a thrilling time to be part of ESA's journey, contributing directly to the safety and security of our facilities.
Role Summary
- Directly reporting to the Head of REFM Division C.
- Ensure the proper implementation of safety, security, and environmental instructions, regulations, and procedures at the ESOC, EAC, and ESEC sites.
- Provide safety and security advice to the Heads of Establishment or Centre at these locations.
- Oversee the internal REFM service, safety, and environmental management.
Role Requirements
- Possess a master's degree in a relevant discipline and professional certification in security, business continuity, or health and safety fields.
- Significant prior experience in managing physical security services, health, safety, and environmental measures at large establishments.
- Project management experience, particularly in operational and service-related project coordination and delivery.
- In-depth knowledge of French and German is essential.
Application Process Details
- ESA encourages applicants from all backgrounds and provides necessary support for people with disabilities during the recruitment process.
- Successful candidates undergo basic screening in line with ESA's security procedures.
The European Space Agency (ESA) is seeking a Safety and Security Officer to join our Real Estate and Facilities Management (REFM) Division C, REFM Department, Directorate of Resources and Services. This position is based at one of our three sites: ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany, EAC in Cologne, Germany, or ESEC in Redu, Belgium.
The role: As a Safety and Security Officer, you will be under the direct authority of the Head of REFM Division C. Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring that safety, security, and environmental instructions, regulations, and procedures are properly implemented at the ESOC, EAC, and ESEC sites. You will provide safety and security advice to the Heads of Establishment or Centre at these locations and oversee internal REFM service, safety, and environmental management, ensuring compliance with applicable ESA policy and relevant national legislation.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in a relevant discipline and professional certification or membership in fields related to security, business continuity, and/or health and safety. Significant experience in overseeing physical security services, and health, safety, and environmental management at large establishments is highly desirable. Experience in project management, particularly in the coordination and delivery of operational and service-related projects, would be considered an asset. In-depth knowledge of French and German is required.
Benefits: ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability, or other characteristics. We provide necessary support at the workplace for people with disabilities and offer assistance during the recruitment process.
For more information, please refer to the ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook. Note that recruitment will be within the advertised grade band (A2-A4), and successful candidates will need to undergo basic screening before appointment, in compliance with ESA's security procedures.
