Head of Health, Safety & Security

Criterion Hospitality is seeking a highly experienced and commercially focused Group Head of Health, Safety & Security to lead and drive best-in-class standards across our growing hotel portfolio.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring full compliance, protecting our guests and teams, and embedding a strong safety and security culture across all properties.

The Role

• Lead the Group Health, Safety & Security strategy across all hotels
• Ensure full compliance with UK H&S legislation, fire safety regulations, and security standards
• Act as the senior point of contact for all H&S and security matters across the business
• Oversee audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance reporting
• Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and operational standards
• Lead crisis management, emergency response planning, and business continuity
• Manage and develop H&S and security teams across multiple sites
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Asset Management teams
• Manage external consultants, contractors, and regulatory relationships

About You

• Proven experience in a senior H&S leadership role within hospitality or multi-site environments
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety, fire safety, and compliance frameworks
• Experience overseeing security operations in complex, high-footfall environments
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – essential
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially aware, with the ability to balance safety and operational performance
• Experience managing large-scale or flagship assets is highly desirable

What We Offer

• A senior leadership position within a growing and ambitious hospitality group
• Opportunity to shape and lead group-wide H&S and security strategy
• Exposure to high-profile, complex hotel assets

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