Head of Health & Safety

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