LEGOLAND CA Health & Safety Manager

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$75,390.00 / yr - $90,000.00 / yr

The Health and Safety Manager will support the Resort’s Health & Safety Director in designing and implementing all necessary health and safety programmes. Responsibilities include strategic planning, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, training delivery, monitoring compliance, incident investigation, and emergency response.

• Support the Health & Safety Director in developing and implementing strategies and programmes across the resort.
• Assist in risk assessments, safety audits, incident investigations, and develop corrective actions.
• Deliver training and communication programmes; ensure competency of personnel at all levels.
• Monitor, audit and uphold health and safety standards; perform trend analysis for continuous improvement.
• Act as a safety resource on designated trading days and support capital project works.
• Lead health & safety initiatives such as the ‘Protecting the Magic’ campaign.
• Coordinate consultative health & safety forums; facilitate open communication across the resort.
• Prepare and cascade health & safety communications and briefing materials.
• Provide guidance and coaching to management teams.
• Assist in emergency planning, incident response, and liaise with emergency services.
• Advise on health & safety IT systems and documentation.
• Provide support for regulatory compliance and industry standards.
• Assist management with safe design, mobilisation and launch of projects.
• Oversee contractor management programme, ensuring safety rules are understood.
• Drive a proactive safety culture across departments.
• Lead safety risk management for technical services and resort operations.
• Develop risk assessments, SOPs, and Codes of Safe Working Practices; ensure communication, training, and implementation.
• Support resolution of liability and workers compensation claims.
• Deputise for the Director in absence to maintain continuity.
• Collaborate with resort departments for effective implementation of safety requirements.
• Provide direction, guidance and development to management teams.
• Help develop new strategies and ideas alongside management to reduce incident levels.
• Act as safety duty resource on trading days; support staff and guests.
• Support capital project works; adopt safety risk management measures.
• Establish organisational systems and risk control methods for hardware and human performance.
• Act as local reference point for health & safety IT systems.
• Attend H&S Committee meetings and employee forums; chair meetings as appropriate.
• Liaise with enforcement bodies on incidents, near‑misses, compliance and complaints.
• Identify, develop and deliver health & safety training programmes.
• Work with management to ensure role‑specific training is implemented and reviewed.
• Track effectiveness of health & safety training programme.
• Plan and coordinate safety drills with departments and external agencies.
• Investigate significant incidents, near‑misses, unsafe conditions; conduct root‑cause analysis and oversee corrective actions.
• Oversee management of security and first‑aid operations compliance.
• Liaise with insurers and claims handlers to resolve incident matters.

• Proven experience in a health and safety management role, preferably in a high‑risk or complex environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing safety policies, initiatives and training programmes.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, safety audits and inspections.
• Track record in incident investigation and root‑cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Safety qualification(s) required (e.g., OSHA 30, NEBOSH National Diploma, etc.).
• Safety qualification(s) preferred (e.g., Degree in Safety Management, ASP, CSP, SMS, OHST).
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards status.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data reporting tools.
• Excellent management and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and regulations.
• Hands‑on safety management experience in a safety‑critical organisation; experience in delivering health & safety training.
• Experience with health & safety management systems and auditing.
• Analytical, detail‑oriented; ability to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making with focus on mitigation and improvement.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, well‑being and accountability.

• Excellent health care options (medical, dental, vision).
• Outstanding paid time off (PTO).
• Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family.
• Recognition programs and rewards.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement programmes.
• Numerous learning and advancement opportunities.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Entertainment Providers