Head of Health and Safety

3 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom GS2 | B Corp™ Full time

Olympia - Head of Health and Safety


  • Are you a Health and Safety expert ready to build a safety function from the ground up?
  • Do you have experience in high-footfall environments, like large retail spaces, stadiums, diverse developments or event venues?
  • Can you create robust policies and engage stakeholders at every level to cultivate a culture of safety?


If so, look no further….


A rare opportunity has arisen with Olympia for a Head of Health and Safety to join the Estates team.


Establishing and Leading the Health and Safety function, you will play a critical role in leading the strategic and operational focus to develop the organisation's approach to Health and Safety, collaborating cross functionally to embed a world class culture.


Why the Head of Health and Safety position is something you should apply for:


  • Impact from Day One: As the Head of Health and Safety, you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape our safety function, crafting policies and compliance measures that meet industry-leading standards.
  • Diverse and Dynamic Environment: With a combination of restaurants, bars, event spaces, public venues, offices & hotels, Olympia offers a challenging yet rewarding environment that requires adaptive and innovative safety solutions.
  • Collaborative Culture: Engage with a broad range of stakeholders, from management to on-the-ground teams, all working towards a shared goal of creating a safe, welcoming experience for all visitors.
  • Olympia has a rich history as one of the capital's most renowned event locations. Olympia is now undergoing a major redevelopment to create a world-class cultural destination with new hotels, restaurants, and performance spaces. Joining now means being at the forefront of these exciting changes, establishing safety protocols that will set the standard for the future.


The successful Head of Health and Safety will:


  • Have a proven track record in environments with heavy public interaction, such as stadiums, shopping centres, or large events, ensuring safety measures that are both effective and visitor-friendly.
  • Possess expertise in health and safety legislation, you’ll create a comprehensive safety strategy tailored to Olympia’s needs.
  • Have strong relationship building skills, you will have a personable and pragmatic approach and ability to build trust across various stakeholders, making safety a shared priority for everyone involved.


In return the successful individual will receive an attractive compensation package consisting of:


  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus
  • 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced pension – employee contribution 4%, company contribution 5%
  • Private medical and dental plans
  • Life assurance – 4x basic salary
  • Season ticket loans


If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on one of London’s premier destinations, apply now through our recruitment partner, GS2 Partnership.



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