Health & Safety Coordinator - UK & Ireland
Industry: Designer collectible pieces
Location: Canary Wharf, London
Job type: Full time, 1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover)
About POP MART
POP MART (09992.HK) is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centred around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.
POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established development and operation system. Our portfolio includes iconic characters such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS and Hirono. POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across more than thirty countries and regions, and through multiple cross border e commerce platforms reaches audiences in over ninety countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.
POP MART has developed a comprehensive IP commercialisation ecosystem that spans multiple industries, deepening emotional bonds between fans and IPs while exploring broader opportunities for value creation. Our ventures include the world’s first immersive intellectual property themed park in the art toy industry, the expansion of its IPs into global markets through licensing and co-branding with leading global brands, and the curation of art toy expos and intellectual property themed exhibitions internationally. In Europe, POP MART has built a strong presence in key markets including the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain, and is expanding into new high potential markets. Our expansion brings POP MART closer to European fans and offers new ways for them to connect with our IPs and stories.
For more information, please visit www.popmart.com and our LinkedIn Career page.
What to Expect
POP MART is a fast-paced company with a young and multicultural team where you can expect to:
* Contribute to a fast-growing European business that combines retail, art, and creative storytelling
* Work with passionate teams across different countries, all connected by a shared love for designer toys and unique customer experiences
* Grow your skills through hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and opportunities to explore new ideas
Benefits
POP MART offers our employees:
* Monthly appreciation gifts featuring our latest POP MART designs
* A structured bonus scheme linked to company and individual performance
* Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for counselling and wellbeing support
* Training and development programmes that build both professional skills and creative thinking
* Regular team events that bring our people together to share ideas and celebrate our work
* Join Our Team – 40-Hour Workweek, 7-Hour Shifts +1h Paid Lunch
The Role and Candidate
As our Health & Safety Coordinator - UK & Ireland,
you'll support the safe and compliant operation of our retail stores, offices and warehousing activities. You'll play a key role in building a strong safety culture across all locations, ensuring our teams operate in line with local legislation and internal standards.
Reporting to the Regional Health & Safety team, this role works closely with Store Managers, HR and Facilities teams. You'll be the go-to person for all things health & safety, offering hands-on support and strategic insight in equal measure
We're looking for someone who is proactive, detail-orientated and confident in influencing others. You'll bring practical experience in H&S management and a passion for building safe, people focused environments.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with local health & safety laws and POP MART internal policies
* Conduct and maintain risk assessments across stores, offices and warehouse sites
* Carry out regular health & safety inspections and ensure follow-up on corrective actions
* Support incident reporting, investigation and thorough documentation
* Coordinate statutory safety training (e.g. fire safety, manual handling, first aid)
* Lead safety inductions and briefings for new joiners and temporary staff
* Organise periodic fire drills and emergency response checks
* Maintain safety documentation and assist with internal and external audits
* Provide day to day guidance to managers and team members on health & safety topics
Requirements
* 1 to 2+ years of experience in a health & safety role, ideally within a retail or multi-site environment
* Solid knowledge of UK health & safety regulations and best practices
* Strong communication and training delivery skills
* Proven experience managing investigations and ensuring policy compliance
* High attention to detail, problem solving mindset and ability to work independently
* Willingness to travel between locations in London and occasionally to Ireland
If you are excited to be part of POP MART’s journey and believe you have the skills and passion to contribute, click Apply Now and send us your CV.