JOB TITLE – Health and Safety Manager
DEPARTMENT – Health and Safety
CONTRACT
TYPE - Full Time | Permanent
LOCATION – Newport, NP18 1HQ
Overview
Are you a
calm, solutions?focused professional who thrives on making things safer,
smarter and simpler?
Do you enjoy being the steady, trusted advisor who keeps complex operations
running smoothly?
If so, this could be your next step.
At The
Celtic Collection, home to world?class hotels, iconic venues and the
award?winning ICC Wales, we are looking for a Health & Safety Manager who can bring clarity, consistency and a genuinely people?centred approach to
safety across our portfolio.
Why join
us?
This is your
chance to play a visible and influential role across one of the UK’s most
diverse hospitality and events environments. You’ll partner with leaders
across hotels, restaurants, event spaces and large?scale public venues, helping teams deliver unforgettable guest experiences safely and confidently.
You’ll enjoy
real ownership, clear boundaries, the support of an experienced Head of
Health, Safety & Compliance, and the freedom to drive practical
improvements that truly make a difference.
If you like
seeing the direct impact of your work every day… you’ll fit right in here.
What
you’ll be doing
As our Health
& Safety Manager, you’ll lead the operational delivery of health, safety
and fire safety standards across all sites. Your work will keep our people
safe, protect our guests, support our managers, and ensure our compliance
remains robust, reliable and forward?thinking.
You’ll be
responsible for:
- Governance,
Systems & Assurance
Running and continuously improving
our H&S management system
Monitoring audits, actions and
compliance through our dedicated software
Ensuring documentation, records
and due diligence are accurate and up?to?date
Presenting clear, credible
assurance to stakeholders
- Operational
& Fire Safety Management
Conducting inspections, checks and
reviews across multiple properties
Ensuring timely completion of
remedial actions
Maintaining safe systems of work
across plant, equipment, fire safety, water hygiene and more
- Incident
& Case Management
Investigating significant
incidents, near misses and complaints
Producing root cause analysis and
targeted improvement plans
Supporting reporting requirements
and regulatory notifications
- Culture,
Training & Engagement
Promoting a positive, proactive
safety culture
Supporting the design and delivery
of safety training
Leading drills, exercises and
scenario?based learning
- Contractor
& Supplier Control
Reviewing RAMS, managing permits
to work, and ensuring safe site operations
- Event
& Emergency Preparedness
Helping plan and oversee safety
for major events at ICC Wales and across The Collection
Maintaining clear, current and
effective emergency procedures
You’ll be
highly visible, trusted and hands?on, the kind of person teams naturally
turn to for guidance.
What we’re
looking for
- Essential
A Level 3 qualification in Health
& Safety (and willingness to progress to Level 5 if not already
held)
Strong working knowledge of UK
H&S legislation, fire safety and related compliance areas
Experience conducting audits,
investigations and safety inspections
Excellent communication, reporting
and organisational skills
A calm, pragmatic approach with
outstanding attention to detail- Desirable
Experience in hospitality or multi?site
environments
Ability to train, coach and
influence at all levels
Membership of a recognised
professional body
Food Safety knowledge (L3)
If you’re
proactive, pragmatic and motivated by helping others succeed safely, we’d
love to meet you.
Where
you’ll be based
This is a
multi?site role across The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales.
You will spend a minimum of two days per week onsite at ICC Wales,
with flexibility to visit other properties as needed.
Some evening
and weekend work is required to support events, drills and emergency
readiness.
Your Benefits
— Become one of our ‘Hospitality Heroes’
When you join
The Celtic Collection, you don’t just start a job, you join a community. As
one of our valued Hospitality Heroes, you’ll enjoy a fantastic suite
of benefits, including:
Access to career development
training from day one
Discounts on food, beverage and
hotel stays
Discounted leisure membership
Free virtual GP appointments
24/7 wellbeing helpline
NEST pension scheme
Social Club activities and
perks
Staff appreciation events
Monthly and end?of?year awards
We believe in
recognising great work, investing in your future and supporting your
wellbeing, every single day.
Grow with Us
At The Celtic
Collection, growth isn’t just encouraged — it’s built into every day you
spend with us. As part of our team, you’ll be able to say with confidence:
I’m equipped, trained and fully
supported to deliver my BEST work — and to feel great doing it.
I’m PROUD to be part of The
Celtic Collection — a place I’d happily RECOMMEND to others.
I work in an INCLUSIVE, WELCOMING
and POSITIVE environment where people lift each other up.
I’m encouraged to LEARN, DEVELOP
and TRY NEW THINGS as I grow my career and confidence.
I feel genuinely THANKED,
RECOGNISED and LISTENED TO — my ideas matter here.
I’m CLEAR on our AMBITION and
EXCITED that I can contribute to it, every single day.
Recruitment
We reserve the right to close this vacancy
early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, we
encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
In accordance with UK immigration
legislation, all applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the
United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide original
documentation to verify their eligibility to work in the UK prior to
employment, in line with Home Office guidance.
The Celtic Collection is committed to being
an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals
regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race,
religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to ensure a fair
and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates .
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