Health & Safety Manager

Job Description:

Role: Head of Health & Safety
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £65,000 (gross) based on experience + performance-related bonus


Are you ready to lead the charge in creating a culture where health and safety are at the forefront of excellence? A leading luxury living provider for over 65s, is looking for a Head of Health and Safety to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape and implement our health and safety strategy across their prestigious locations.

Your Role

As the Head of Health and Safety, you will be a key driver in embedding a safety-first culture while delivering exceptional experiences to our residents, their families, and our teams. You will oversee health and safety practices across our residences, corporate office, and development sites, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and alignment with the company brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Champion health and safety, driving best-in-class standards and fostering a proactive culture.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and welfare legislation; keep policies and procedures up to date.
• Strategy: Advise senior leadership on emerging regulations, risk mitigation strategies, and action plans.
• Continuous Improvement: Audit systems, identify risks, and implement improvement plans.
• Training: Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for all teams.
• Incident Management: Investigate and report near misses, accidents, and incidents, implementing changes to mitigate risks.
• Contractor Oversight: Review contractor RAMS, manage permits, and ensure adherence to policies.
• Governance: Chair the Health and Safety Committee, providing guidance on all related matters

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent); construction and fire-related qualifications are a plus.
• 3+ years’ experience leading health and safety functions, ideally in residential, leisure, or hospitality sectors.
• Experience opening new sites and transitioning to operational readiness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster collaborative working relationships.

• Salary of up to £65,000 (gross), based on experience, plus a performance-related bonus.
• Enhanced pension, life assurance, and income protection.
• 25 days of annual leave (pro-rated).
• Annual health check and critical illness cover.
• Discounts and cashback offers from hundreds of retailers.
• A Monday-to-Friday schedule with the opportunity to work from home one day a week