Health And Safety Manager

JOB TITLE – Health and Safety Manager
DEPARTMENT – Health and Safety
CONTRACT TYPE - Full Time | Permanent
LOCATION – Newport, NP18 1HQ

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.

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.

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

• 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

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.

• Access to career development training from day one
• Discounts on…