Head of Health & Safety
Parkside
London | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Are you an experienced Health & Safety leader looking for your next challenge within a prestigious, multi-site hospitality business?
We're recruiting for an exceptional Head of Health & Safety & Security to join a luxury hospitality group with a portfolio of iconic London properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the Health & Safety and Security function across multiple high-profile locations, ensuring the highest standards of compliance, safety, and guest security.
This is a strategic leadership role with significant visibility across the business, ideal for someone who enjoys influencing senior stakeholders, driving best practice, and creating a strong culture of safety.
The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing and implementing Health & Safety and Security strategies across a portfolio of luxury hotels.
You'll ensure compliance with all UK legislation while supporting operational teams to provide a safe environment for guests, employees, contractors and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Health & Safety and Security function across multiple London properties.
- Ensure full compliance with UK Health & Safety legislation, fire regulations and licensing requirements.
- Develop, review and implement Health & Safety policies, procedures and best practices.
- Manage internal and external audits, inspections and compliance programmes.
- Conduct risk assessments across all sites and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, carrying out root cause analysis and implementing preventative actions.
- Oversee emergency planning, evacuation procedures and business continuity plans.
- Manage physical security including CCTV, access control systems and contracted security providers.
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, emergency services and external stakeholders.
- Deliver Health & Safety and fire safety training across the business.
- Monitor incident trends and produce reports for senior leadership.
- Support hotels during emergency situations and major incidents when required.
You'll be confident influencing stakeholders at every level and passionate about creating safe, compliant and secure environments.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a senior Health & Safety leadership role across multiple sites.
- Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance.
- Experience managing audits, inspections and risk assessments.
- Excellent investigation, reporting and analytical skills.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience.
- Ability to deliver engaging training and presentations.
- Calm, professional and confident under pressure.
- Experience overseeing CCTV, access control systems and security operations.
- NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent (essential)
- First Aid at Work qualification
- Fire Safety qualification/certification
- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service
- Paid birthday leave
- Healthcare cashback plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Ongoing training and leadership development
- Paid volunteering day
- Employee referral scheme
- Complimentary meals on duty
- Generous hotel discounts
- Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
- Recognition and reward programmes
- Company social events and celebrations
- Full-time, permanent position
- London based with regular travel between multiple sites
- Flexibility to respond to emergencies outside normal working hours when required
- Occasional overnight stays may be required
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