Senior Manager Health & Safety

Merex Investment Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment management firm in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Senior Manager for Health and Safety. This role involves providing leadership across corporate and operational environments while overseeing the implementation of health and safety initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, NEBOSH certification, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The role is particularly focused on regulatory compliance and safety performance monitoring in a dynamic leisure environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in Health, Safety and Environment roles.
• Deep knowledge of HSE management systems and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Health, Safety & Environment Management System.
• Oversee inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
• Support operations with HSE expertise tailored to leisure environments.

Skills

Health, Safety and Environment expertise

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Risk assessment abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

NEBOSH National or International Diploma

Job description

DHE_SS - Health & Safety.Senior Manager - Health and Safety

United Arab Emirates

Job Description

About Dubai Holding Entertainment:

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.

Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai’s mesmerizing skyline.

Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.

As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts™ is the Middle East’s largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination comprising of three separate theme parks: MOTIONGATE™ Dubai, LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Water Park.

Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.

Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit – reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.

Building on ARN’s commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.

Job Overview

What you’ll be responsible for

As the Senior HSE Manager, you will provide leadership, structure, and assurance across both corporate and operational environments, acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders and frontline teams alike.

At a corporate level, you will:

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the Health, Safety & Environment Management System across DHE

Translate regulatory and strategic requirements into clear, practical guidance and standards

Oversee inspections, audits, and monitoring to ensure alignment with statutory and internal requirements

Act as a key point of coordination with regulators, including Dubai Municipality

Drive group-wide initiatives such as near-miss reporting and safety performance monitoring

At a business unit level, you will:

Support operations with hands-on HSE expertise tailored to leisure and entertainment environments

Establish and support HSE committees, embedding accountability and ownership at site level

Guide risk identification and mitigation across public safety, operational safety, process safety, and occupational health

Develop emergency preparedness and response frameworks, including drills and testing

Lead incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and sustained

Build capability through targeted HSE training, awareness, and engagement

How success will be measured

Your impact will be visible and measurable through:

Strong regulatory compliance across all supported business units

Effective HSE audits covering guest, employee, and operational safety

Clear, practical standards and guidance that are adopted and applied consistently

Improved safety performance, reporting, and proactive risk management

What we’re looking for

This role suits a confident, credible HSE leader who can operate at both strategic and operational levels.

You will bring:

A Bachelor’s degree and NEBOSH National or International Diploma

5 years’ experience + across Health, Safety and Environment roles

Deep knowledge of HSE management systems and regulatory frameworks

Strong familiarity with Dubai Municipality and local regulatory requirements

Experience conducting audits, inspections, and investigations in complex operational environments

The ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders

Additional strengths that will set you apart:

Lead or Internal Auditor certification

Experience within leisure, entertainment, facilities, or high-risk public environments

A practical, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail

Who you’ll work with

Internally, you will partner closely with Operations, Human Capital, Procurement, and Facilities teams. Externally, you will engage with regulators, civil defence, and specialist training providers.

In line with our commitment to supporting national workforce development, this opportunity is open to UAE Nationals only.

Job Info

• Job Identification 113376
• Job Category Not Applicable
• Posting Date 02/04/2026, 09:18 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations DH Entertainment LLC, Global Village Management Office, Dubai, AE