Health and Safety Compliance Manager – Kia Oval

Health and Safety Compliance Manager – Kia Oval, London

Full‑time, Permanent. Salary £45,000 plus benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days annual leave, bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty and more.

The role

You will embed a proactive safety culture, ensure allergen compliance, and support sustainable catering operations at the Kia Oval.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of food safety and allergen management across matchday catering and event operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety legislation, hygiene standards and company policies.
• Oversee allergen information, recipe management and menu compliance using relevant reporting systems.
• Maintain robust controls to prevent cross‑contamination and ensure accurate labelling.
• Conduct regular audits of culinary operations, maintaining accurate records of allergen data, audit findings and compliance documentation.
• Act as a champion for safety culture, driving engagement and accountability across teams.
• Provide expert HSE advice and support to operational managers and teams.
• Lead the development, review and implementation of risk assessments.
• Conduct safety audits and workplace inspections, implementing corrective actions.
• Support incident investigations, ensuring timely resolution and preventive measures.
• Ensure all HSE documentation is compliant, up to date and audit‑ready.
• Own and manage training records and compliance matrices for all team members.
• Conduct HSE inductions and mandatory training for new starters.
• Deliver training on allergen awareness, food safety and HSE best practices.
• Lead monthly and quarterly HSE meetings and business reviews.
• Support delivery of Net Zero and sustainability initiatives, including responsible sourcing.
• Build relationships with internal teams, suppliers and third parties to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in F&B, culinary compliance or HSE role in a high‑volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management and UK health & safety legislation.
• Experience leading risk assessments, audits and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Ability to drive a positive safety culture and influence teams at all levels.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, strong attention to detail.
• Experience managing training records and delivering staff training on compliance and HSE.
• Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement within hospitality operations.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and match days.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, birthday off and holiday purchase scheme.
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments).
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Family benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Perks & discounts: shopping, entertainment and travel discounts; 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships.
• Financial wellbeing: pension scheme, life assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products.
• Development opportunities: professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways.
• Meals on duty included.

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

Job Reference: com/0705/68717001/52807013/SU

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