Health and Safety Manager

JOB TITLE – Health and Safety Manager

DEPARTMENT – Health and Safety

CONTRACT TYPE - Full Time | Permanent

LOCATION – Newport, NP18 1HQ

Overview

Are you acalm, 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 theaward‑winning ICC Wales, we are looking for a Health & Safety Manager who can bring clarity, consistency and a genuinely people‑centred approach tosafety across our portfolio.

Why joinus?

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 enjoyreal 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.

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.

• 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 permitsto work, and ensuring safe site operations
• Event& Emergency Preparedness
  • Helping plan and oversee safetyfor major events at ICC Wales and across The Collection
  • Maintaining clear, current and effective emergency procedures

You’ll behighly visible, trusted and hands‑on, the kind of person teams naturally turn to for guidance.

• A Level 3 qualification in Health& Safety (and willingness to progress to Level 5 if not already held)
• Strong working knowledge of UKH&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

• Experience in hospitality or multi‑site environments
• Ability to train, coach and influence at all levels
• Membership of a recognised professional body

If you’reproactive, pragmatic and motivated by helping others succeed safely, we’dlove to meet you.

This is amulti‑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…