Occupational Health & Safety Advisor, Security Clearance

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Occupational Health & Safety Advisor ensuring compliance with OHS for NATO. Collaborating with security and project teams during HQ relocation in Brussels with a hybrid work approach.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeBrussels • 🇧🇪 BelgiumJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Acting as principal Health and Safety Administrator at the base location and supporting additional sites
Drafting and implementing OHS procedures aligned with ISO 45001
Conducting inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards, recommending control measures, monitoring corrective actions, and investigating incidents to determine root causes and propose remedial measures
Planning and delivering training, awareness, and communication activities
Coordinating emergency preparedness activities by ensuring fire, first aid, and other response arrangements are in place
Preparing reports on local OHS activity, assisting with budget submissions, and managing specific projects or technical interventions to strengthen the Agency-wide OHS programme
Perform any other duties consistent with the technical discipline of Occupational Health and Safety as required
Ensure safe transition and occupancy readiness by providing continuous OHS advisory support throughout the HQ relocation phase
Coordinate all OHS aspects of the HQ Building Project in close collaboration with CQO, Transition Project Manager, NHQ, B&F, Security, and medical teams
Conduct and oversee risk assessments for all transitional activities
Develop and implement safe work procedures and emergency preparedness measures aligned with the new site's operational and technical environment
Monitor compliance and provide assurance on safety readiness of the new premises
Act as the focal point for incident prevention and response
Preserve and transfer critical knowledge related to OHS requirements, risk registers, and contractor management
Support post-occupancy evaluation by identifying lessons learned and recommending corrective or preventive measures for sustained safety compliance after the move
Prepare and deliver periodic reports and status updates to CQO and the Transition Project Manager on OHS performance, emerging risks, and mitigation actions.
Contribute to staff engagement and communication during the transition through awareness sessions, induction briefings, and safety information materials

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum requirement of a Bachelor's degree at a nationally recognized/certified University in a related discipline, (such as, a Science degree) and 2 years post-related experience;
Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, legislation, and standards, with familiarity with ISO 45001;
Demonstrated experience in implementing OHS procedures, conducting risk assessments, and supporting workplace inspections and incident investigations.
Understanding of relevant national and international health and safety laws, regulations, and standards;
Ability to design and deliver health and safety training programs (e.g., manual handling, PPE use, emergency procedures);
Experience in supporting or coordinating emergency preparedness activities.
The competent use of Microsoft Office applications (mainly Word, Excel, Power Point, OneNote, Outlook and OneDrive); composing reports, documents, and other office written materials;
The ability to plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments in a timely manner;
The experience in reporting to senior and executive management level.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Team spirit and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional development and career growth

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Hard Skills & Tools

OHS proceduresrisk assessmentsincident investigationsemergency preparednesshealth and safety training programsISO 45001occupational health and safety principlescompliance monitoringreport preparationbudget management

Soft Skills

planningorganizingcoordinatingcommunicationstaff engagementproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingleadershiptime managementcollaboration