Assistant Health + Safety Manager - The Excel

Levy; London; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Health + Safety Manager to ensure top-notch health and food safety standards at a premier venue. This role is pivotal in fostering a strong safety culture while training and guiding teams to deliver exceptional service. As the venue prepares for significant growth, your expertise will help maintain compliance and protect all stakeholders. Join a vibrant team dedicated to delivering legendary experiences in hospitality, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on operations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in HSE or food safety roles, preferably in hospitality.
• Ability to develop and implement compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and food safety compliance across all catering areas.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for employees.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Food Safety Management

Risk Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely certification

Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Health + Safety Manager - The Excel

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Assistant Health + Safety Manager - ExCel London
Salary: £35,000 per annum

ExCeL London, the home of world leading events is enjoying a period of significant growth and is set to become Europe’s largest connected convention centre with the opening of a new extension in Spring 2025, increasing capacity by 25%. To support this exciting expansion, we’re growing our world class hospitality team that will help to deliver over 400 leading industry events every year.

Overall Purpose Of The Role
As the Assistant HSE Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and food safety compliance across all catering and retail areas at the venue. This includes identifying and managing risks, implementing practical solutions to protect employees, guests, and stakeholders, and fostering a strong safety culture within the workplace.

You will play a key role in training, guiding, and inspiring teams to deliver exceptional service while maintaining compliance with health and food safety regulations. The role requires an individual who is proactive, knowledgeable, and eager to continuously improve safety standards and operations.

More About The Role

• Responsible for Health + Safety and Food Safety Compliance including Allergen Management
• Lead the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the company’s H+S and Food Safety Policies.
• Develop and deliver training sessions for employees to meet legal and company requirements.
• Coordinate H+S and food safety measures on event days to ensure smooth and compliant operations.
• Stay updated on changes to health, safety, and welfare legislation, and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.
• Promote and maintain a strong H+S culture across the venue.
• Support the operational teams in meeting their annual HSE objectives.

Who You Are

• NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a similar HSE or food safety role, preferably in a retail or hospitality setting.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance compliance.
• Experience of compliance auditing within food businesses and supporting follow up actions to drive compliance improvements.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passionate and positive attitude toward food and workplace safety.
• Hands-on, standards-driven management style.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings when required.
• Effective team player with a “can-do” attitude.

Who We Are
Levy UK + Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

At Levy UK + Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality