The Role...

Reporting to the Director of HSS UK, Europe and Asia, this role is a subject matter expert and will be responsible for providing health and safety, fire safety, and food safety support and advice across our London sites with occasional travel to Houses outside of London. Following our internal safety management systems, policies, and training programmes, you will also work with the UK HSS team to create and give feedback on new HSS initiatives, campaigns, policies, and play an important part in driving standards of excellence. The role will positively drive and improve safety culture within the business, leading by example.

*This is 10 Month Maternity cover contract*

Key Accountabilities...

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies in line with UK legislation (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, RIDDOR, etc. and Approved Codes of Practices).
• Investigate all health, fire, and food safety accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring these are recorded and processed in line with company procedures in a timely manner, and implement change where possible to prevent recurrence.
• Create and review company risk assessments for all work equipment and operations in the business as required, and ensure safe systems of work are in place, including completion of COSHH risk assessments.
• Conduct internal H&S, food safety, and fire safety audits and report on performance to management teams on site, to provide a safe environment for our employees, members, and customers.
• Liaise with General Managers and Safety and Operation Managers to ensure statutory compliance is always achieved in all sites, and ensure structured plans and processes are in place to maintain high standards.
• Ensure compliance documentation for equipment and structure are maintained and available for inspection when required.
• Assist with periodic delivery of safety related training to drive a culture of continuous improvement and high standards, as well as helping in the development of safety related training materials.

Experience Required...

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent (required).
• Pool Plant Operator Advanced Course (desirable).
• Qualified to minimum Level 3 or 4 in Food Safety (desirable).
• Minimum of three years’ experience managing occupational health and safety and risk management in similar environment and ability to influence and lead a H&S culture.
• Auditing skills and experience of management systems.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and be able to produce concise reports and action plans.
• Be proactive, have good organisational skills, and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Have the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Be engaging and can build trust and influence a positive safety culture.

Benefits…
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.

• 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Weekly Pay
• Life Assurance
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In Office Dog Policy
• Season Ticket Loan
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.