Luxury Hotel Safety & Compliance Leader

Ennismore; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Rixos Ras Al Khaimah seeks a Safety Officer to develop and implement safety policies, conduct inspections and risk assessments, lead safety trainings, and ensure compliance with local and international regulations across the hotel.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in an HSE position, a degree in occupational health and safety, strong knowledge of PPE, incident investigation, reporting, and English communication for staff training.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a similar Safety Officer or HSE role
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or related field
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and risk management regulations, standards, and best practices
• Experience in conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations
• Ability to prepare clear safety reports, corrective action plans, and compliance documentation
• Knowledge of PPE requirements, emergency response procedures, and safety training delivery
• Good communication skills in English, with the ability to train, guide, and support employees at all levels
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to workplace safety
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic hotel environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures
• Conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and audits
• Lead safety training sessions for employees
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses with reports
• Collaborate with management on safety improvement plans
• Maintain records of incidents, inspections, and actions
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safety gear
• Support daily operations with coaching and feedback
• Be familiar with hotel emergency procedures and maintain preparedness

Skills

HSE experience

Safety regulations

Incident investigation

Report writing

PPE knowledge

English communication

Team coaching

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Bachelors in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Rixos Ras Al Khaimah seeks a Safety Officer to develop and implement safety policies, conduct inspections and risk assessments, lead safety trainings, and ensure compliance with local and international regulations across the hotel.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in an HSE position, a degree in occupational health and safety, strong knowledge of PPE, incident investigation, reporting, and English communication for staff training.