Head of Security and Health Service

EPFL, the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and is ranked among the top 20 worldwide in numerous academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6'500 staff members who bring to life the three main missions of the School: education, research, and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17'000 people, including nearly 12'500 students and 4'000 researchers from over 120 different nationalities. Head of Security and Health Service (SESA) Mission EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and is ranked among the top 20 worldwide in numerous academic rankings. EPFL has more than 6'500 staff members who bring to life the three main missions of the School: education, research, and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18'000 people, including nearly 12'500 students and 4'000 researchers from over 120 different nationalities. In this dynamic and constantly evolving context, the Domaine Infrastructures, Sécurité et Exploitation (DSE) is seeking a Service Head to lead the Security and Health Service (SESA). The Vice-Presidency for Operations (VPO) ensures the smooth operation of EPFL's various campuses. This includes the management of catering, human resources, information systems, security, and the operation of its sites, as well as the development and construction of its infrastructure. Its objective is to develop the potential of its collaborators and to deploy and operate intelligent and sustainable campuses, where the exchange of ideas with users is part of its values. To accomplish these missions, the VPO relies, in particular, on the Domaine Infrastructures, Sécurité et Exploitation (DSE), which ensures the daily operation, security, and development of the campus infrastructure. It is within this domain that the Head of the Security and Health Service (SESA) leads the service that brings together, under a single direction, safety, occupational health and safety, emergency response, and health for the entire EPFL community. He/She defines and implements an integrated security and health strategy, in line with the institutional objectives and the legal framework. Based on four units and around 40 collaborators, he/she ensures the preparation and management of emergency situations, compliance with safety and health rules at work, operational security of infrastructure, personal safety, as well as the health of the EPFL community. In close collaboration with the other services of the domain, partner authorities, and the EPFL community, he/she develops participatory governance and quality dialogue. Main tasks and responsibilities Contribute to the realization of the Domain's objectives and ensure the implementation of EPFL's culture, by planning activities, organizing their execution, and motivating the collaborators attached to the service. Ensure the strategic and operational management of the service, based on its four units and around 40 collaborators. Define and implement the security, safety, and health strategy of the School, in accordance with the legal framework and applicable directives. Ensure the implementation and continuity of safety and health devices at work, safety (access control, site surveillance, person protection), event security, and fire protection. Pilot the preparation and coordination in the event of a crisis: emergency plans, evacuation exercises, alarm management center, coordination with authorities and emergency partners. Assist as a specialist in the event of incidents occurring on EPFL sites. Supervise health and safety at work: risk assessment, accident prevention, monitoring of working conditions, regulatory compliance, and training. Ensure the development and implementation of the EPFL prevention and health concept. Lead the Health Pole: occupational health, health reception, prevention campaigns, workplace hygiene, and medical supervision of emergency responders. Develop cohesion and synergies between the units of the service. Manage the human and financial resources of the service, including the supervision of the network of security coordinators (COSEC), the network of first responders, and volunteer firefighters. Propose to the Domain Direction processes and information systems to simplify, streamline, secure, and digitize interactions between researchers, students, collaborators of EPFL, and the service. Develop participatory governance and quality dialogue with the various stakeholders, both internally and externally. Establish and present the budgets, accounts, and indicators of the service. Frame, develop, and support unit managers and teams. Profile Scientific or engineering training, with confirmed experience in safety and/or occupational health (certification, an asset), or equivalent experience. Experience in team management, certified management training is an asset. Confirmed experience in leading security, safety, or occupational health entities, ideally in an environment