Job Overview
We are seeking a qualified and proactive Group Health & Safety Officer to lead implement and manage health and safety compliance across our diverse and dynamic portfolio. This includes highend hospitality and events venues operational vineyards and a regulated office environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all locations meet current health & safety legislation and best practice while promoting a strong groupwide safety culture that protects staff contractors visitors and the general public.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop implement and monitor robust health & safety policies and procedures tailored to each sites operational needs (hospitality events vineyards and office settings).
- Conduct regular audits inspections and risk assessments producing comprehensive Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure safe systems of work are established and maintained.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant UK Health & Safety legislation including but not limited to RIDDOR COSHH Manual Handling Fire Safety and Workplace Regulations.
- Deliver and coordinate health & safety training and inductions for staff and managers across all business areas.
- Act as the lead investigator for any accidents incidents or near misses; report findings identify root causes and implement preventative measures.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies (e.g. HSE local authorities) during inspections investigations or incidents.
- Maintain accurate uptodate documentation including training logs incident records PPE tracking inspection reports and audit outcomes.
- Advise and support managers with risk management strategies and corrective actions to reduce hazards and improve safety standards.
- Coordinate and oversee regular fire drills and emergency preparedness exercises.
- Ensure contractors and thirdparty suppliers operate in line with sitespecific safety protocols and have valid documentation (RAMS insurance training etc.).
- Promote and champion a proactive safetyfirst culture across all sites and levels of the business.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (essential)
- Minimum 3 years experience in a dedicated health & safety role across multiple environments (e.g. hospitality events estates or offices)
- Strong working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance procedures including RIDDOR COSHH and RAMS development
- Proven ability to lead audits implement policies and drive continuous improvement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels
- Strong organisational and timemanagement skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between sites
Desirable Attributes
- IOSH Membership (TechIOSH or actively working towards)
- First Aid at Work and/or Fire Marshal qualification
- Experience working in luxury estate environments finedining hospitality or regulated office settings
- Confident in delivering training sessions and influencing operational teams to adopt best practices
- Positive solutionsfocused attitude with the ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- The opportunity to work across a prestigious and growing portfolio of brands
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Staff perks and discounts across our venues
Required Experience:
Senior IC