About the Company - A wonderful opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Health and Safety to join the team here on our prestigious estate.
Stoke Park is a historic luxury estate situated at the heart of a 300-acre Capability Brown landscape and host to a 27-hole golf course.
With the exception of some golf play, the estate is currently closed for restoration, therefore many of the H&S activities centre on facilities, estate management and looking to the future with the project masterplan.
Our mission is to comprehensively upgrade the estate, course and hotel to deliver an unrivalled experience for guests and elevate Stoke Park to a world-class status.
We continue to cherish our relationships with the local community and invest in local initiatives to create a lasting legacy of genuine benefits.
About the Role - We are seeking an experienced and proactive Head of Health and Safety to oversee and implement safety strategies within the business.
You will play a key leadership role in setting and enforcing health and safety policies, monitoring safety standards, conducting regular training, and fostering a safety-conscious culture.
Your expertise in managing risk and navigating health and safety regulations in the hospitality industry will be crucial to your success.
The Head of Health & Safety will take a leading role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-managed environment across the establishment.
This is an exciting time to join Stoke Park - we are a unique and passionate team, proud of our beautiful estate steeped in history...with an aspirational future!
Responsibilities Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage potential risks across all operational areas, conducting regular risk assessments and implementing measures to mitigate any identified hazards.
Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure full compliance with local, national, and international health and safety regulations.
Drive best practices in health, safety, and hygiene across all departments.
Workplace Wellness & Employee Safety: Promote a safe and healthy work environment by addressing ergonomic concerns, reducing workplace stress, and promoting overall well-being.
Vendor and Contractor Safety Management: Manage safety compliance for external vendors and contractors working on-site, ensuring they adhere to the same safety standards as in-house staff.
Conduct safety inductions for contractors and suppliers before work begins, outlining site-specific health and safety rules and regulations.
Training & Development: Oversee health and safety training programmes, ensuring all staff members are well-versed in relevant protocols.
Work closely with department heads to foster a culture of safety and accountability.
Establish a H&S training needs/compliance matrix, listing training achievements and needs by employee, in respect to their individual job role.
Deliver a calendar of both practical/technical and online H&S training across the estate.
Audit & Reporting: Coordinate quarterly H&S audits, support departmental compliance and instil a continual review process.
Maintain meticulous records and documentation to support regulatory requirements.
Health and Safety Budget and Resources Management: Manage the health and safety department budget, ensuring proper allocation for safety initiatives, training, equipment, and supplies.
Qualifications - Has a minimum of 10 years' experience working in a similar role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
A can-do positive attitude, great team player and a natural completer finisher on tasks.
Is confident, engaging and a clear communicator.
Detail-oriented and meticulous in assessing safety hazards and procedures.
Friendly and approachable.
Able to communicate at all levels.
A proactive and results-driven leader, able to implement changes effectively.
Trustworthy, polite and professional.
A role model for compliance.
Strong problem-solving skills, with a calm and measured approach in emergency situations.
Ability to collaborate with different teams and departments to instil a culture of safety.
Will hold relevant H&S qualifications including IOSH and NEB OSH.
With the support of a Health and Safety Administrator and a great team around you, we offer a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus and generous benefits (including 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays) in the most unique of settings!