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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