Health & Safety Manager

KBC Associates; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier UK hotel in central London is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety protocols. The role involves regular inspections, training staff, and developing safety strategies. Ideal candidates will have a background in hospitality, hold relevant certifications, and possess strong knowledge of health & safety legislation. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits including accommodation rates and discounts.

Benefits

Staff Accommodation Rates

50% Food and Beverage Discount

6% Employer pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible schedule

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend incentive

Free Meals on duty

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as Health & Safety Manager in Hospitality preferred.
• Skilled presenter and trainer at all levels including senior stakeholders.
• High energy, enthusiastic personality.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the Hotels H&S strategy.
• Undertake regular inspections for compliance.
• Develop safety action plans for the Hotel.
• Liaise with enforcement authorities on safety matters.
• Manage training programs for staff.

Skills

Health & Safety Legislation knowledge

Training and presentation skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Fluent English spoken and written

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety

NEBOSH Certification

Level 3 Food Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

Health & Safety Manager with experience in a similar role within the hospitality sector.

A central London hotel with a difference. We pride ourselves in offering a real home from home for business and leisure travellers alike. We are a 4 Star hotel with 355 bedrooms including 10 Suites

Conveniently located a mere 10-minute walk Baker Street tube station. The hotel is also situated near key railway stations: Marylebone, Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras with direct links to Heathrow Airport.
We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join our team on-site to ensure the highest level of health and safety is delivered across our hotel. The ideal candidate will be comfortable in a standalone role working in collaboration with our Head's of Department while responsible for implementing and maintaining health and safety protocols in fire safety, food safety, crisis management, occupational health, security, environmental and disability compliance, while fostering a culture of safety throughout the organisation.

What you will do

·In collaboration with the General Manager and management team define and deliver the Hotels H&S strategy.
·Undertake regular inspections of the property based on company health and safety and legal compliance.

·Develop and review safety and security action plans for the Hotel.

·Ensure internal risk assessment and hazard analysis processes are carried out fully and regularly reviewed for the Hotel.

·Offer advice to Hotel Management on issues related to Occupational Health and Safety, Food Safety, Fire Safety, Disability Compliance, and any other related Environmental Health issues such as noise complaints as within the remit of the Safety & Security Department.

·Assist Hotel Management in the implementation of procedures, policies and processes to include new or modified UK regulatory requirements.

·Assist Hotel Management on public/employee liability claims handling to minimise costs.

·Lead the H&S training program to ensure employees complete the required H&S training at induction and regular periods. Covering in health and safety, fire safety, food safety and disability compliance.

·Liaise with relevant enforcement authorities on safety matters.

·Develop and oversee KPI’s and metrics to monitor H&S performance and drive continuous improvement.

·Provide proactive guidance, support and practical expertise on all H&S matters required to promote a positive and engaged H&S culture across our hotel.

·Manage effective partnerships with all Heads of Department.

·Maintain up to date knowledge of new or revised local legislation and current guidance, and to ensure personal professional development is maintained.

·Work with externally appointed H&S consultants to ensure all annual risk assessments are completed; Fire, Legionella and Asbestos and action plans are developed to address highlighted risks.

·Report to the General Manager and all internal stakeholders regarding health & safety issues and statistics.



Job Type:

·Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

·Up to £50,000 per year depending on experience

·Bonus scheme up to 20% of Annual Salary

Perks:

·Staff Accommodation Rates in our Hotels

·50% Food and Beverage Discount

·6% Employer pension contribution + 3% employee

·Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 access to online GP & Dentist services, mental health support for you and your immediate family members, plus much more

·Flexible schedule

·Long Service Awards

·Refer a Friend incentive

·Free Meals on duty

·33 days holiday, including Bank Holidays

Schedule:

·39 hour working week, working 5 of 7 days (majority Monday - Friday)

Education:

·Bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety preferred

·NEBOSH Certification

·Level 3 Food Safety

What you’ll need to have:

·Health & Safety Manager (Hospitality) 2 years (preferred)

·Comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation and best practice

·Skilled presenter & trainer at all levels of the organisation, including senior stakeholders

·Language skills: Fluent English written and spoken

·Computer skills: good knowledge of Microsoft Office systems

·High energy and enthusiastic personality

What we would love to see:

·Strong attention to detail

·Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

·Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·High level of integrity and commitment to safety