Global Head of Health, Safety, Security and Travel

Wise is searching for a visionary Global Head of Health, Safety, Security and Travel (HSST) to spearhead our global resilience and duty of care strategy. Reporting to the VP of Global Real Estate, Workplace, and Risk, you will lead a multinational team to protect our people, workplaces, and continuity.

As a senior leader, you will manage physical security, health and safety, crisis management, and corporate travel as single function. This mission requires strategic governance, empathetic leadership, and the ability to manage rapid crisis response across our global operations.

Your Mission:

Strategic Leadership & Governance

Define the Vision: Implement a comprehensive global strategy for HSST that aligns with our broader business objectives

Global Compliance: Ensure the organisation meets all regional health and safety legislation, including HSE, OSHA, and local equivalents

Team Leadership: Mentor a dispersed team of professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Global Security & Crisis Management

Threat & Risk Assessment: Oversee the evaluation of geopolitical and environmental risks to our global offices and Wisers

Crisis Response: Lead the Global Crisis Management Team to ensure Business Continuity Plans are mature and regularly tested

Physical Security: Standardise access control and surveillance measures across our entire global real estate portfolio

Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

Safety Culture: Champion a proactive safety-first mindset across all operational hubs and corporate offices

Incident Investigation: Oversee root-cause analyses for global safety incidents and implement frameworks to mitigate future risks

Global Corporate Travel & Duty of Care

Travel Program Management: Optimise global vendor management while balancing cost-efficiency with traveler well-being

Duty of Care: Implement cutting-edge tracking and emergency protocols for Wisers traveling on business

Required Skills:

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to brief C-suite executives during high-pressure crises

Proven track record of managing multi-million-pound budgets and negotiating global vendor contracts

Ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes across EMEA, AMER, and APAC regions

Strong background in Security, Health & Safety, and Crisis Management leadership

Skill in managing and leading culturally diverse teams within a multinational environment

Experience in designing and executing global resilience and travel program strategies

A bit about you:

Significant experience in leading multi-functional HSST teams in complex multinational organisations

Highly strategic and visionary leader with a focus on global organisational resilience

Excellent at stakeholder management and briefing senior executives clearly and concisely

Extensive financial literacy including multi-million-pound budget management

Some extra skills that would be awesome

Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, CMIOSH, or NEBOSH Diploma

Experience with optimising vendor management for high-value travel and security contracts

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.

Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

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