Head of Health & Safety

Head of Health & Safety & Security
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.

About You We're looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional who has worked within a multi-site environment, ideally within hospitality, hotels, leisure or a customer-facing operation.

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.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or equivalent (essential)
• First Aid at Work qualification
• Fire Safety qualification/certification

What's on Offer In return, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including:

• 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

Additional Information

• 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