Be a part of something new; find your place at Riverstone. 

Up to £65,000 (gross) based on experience, plus performance-related bonus

We are recruiting for a Head of Health and Safety to join the Riverstone team. You will be the champion of our health and safety culture and be responsible for leading our health and safety strategy, and developing and implementing policies, procedures and processes, across our first two Residences in Kensington and Fulham, Head Office in Victoria and development sites in London.

Let’s start with what is a Riverstone Residence? Think of a blend of outstanding apartments, with the services of a private members club and a luxury hotel. Riverstone offers a community for over 65’s that assists with maintaining an active, independent and rewarding lifestyle whilst offering the reassurance of service, security and well-being support  

We want you to bring your experience and knowledge to bear in setting best in class standards for health and safety and in doing so, deliver an exceptional experience to our Residents, their families and guests, in line with the Riverstone brand.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Health and Safety:

• Be the ‘torch-bearer’ for putting health and safety at the heart of the Riverstone culture and identify ways to continually bring this to life throughout our business.
• Ensure statutory compliance and develop systems to ensure compliance.
• Ensure the company's Health and Safety policies are up to date and implemented consistently.
• Advise senior management and the Board on the implications of current and emerging health, safety and welfare legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating action plans.
• Monitor, evaluate and review Health and Safety performance, make recommendations and implement new policies and procedures as required to mitigate risks.
• Carry out audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the health and safety systems and procedures, identifying and implementing improvements and develop a Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Assist with the reporting and investigation of all near misses, accidents and incidents, based on which identify changes to policies and practices and additional training needs for colleagues.
• Develop a training plan for all Riverstone teams on Health and Safety culture, risk assessments, health and safety policies and procedures and emergency protocols.
• Create/support the writing of Risk Assessments and Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work, providing specialist advice, coaching and practical support.
• Provide support for contractor management, the reviewing of RAMS and implementation of Permit to Work policy.
• Support teams in completing any actions required from internal/external audits and risk assessments e.g. Fire Risk Assessment.
• Chair the Health and Safety Committee and provide support and guidance on all Health and Safety matters.

This is for you if you are:

• Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent; construction and fire related qualifications would be a real bonus too.
• Have at least three years’ experience leading a company’s health and safety function.
• Experience in the residential, leisure or hospitality sectors, and better still if you have first-hand experience of opening new sites and the transition to operational opening.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to influence at various levels.
• Able to build and develop productive working relationships in a collaborative culture.
• Outcome and results focused.

A rewarding role

• Starting salary of up to £65,000 (gross) based on experience, plus performance-related bonus
• Monday to Friday working week
• Some of the benefits that you will have access to include:
• Enhanced pension and life assurance
• 25 days holiday a year (pro-rated)
• Annual health check
• Income protection and critical illness cover
• Save with us – access a range of discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers on every day (and special day) items. 

Locations

Our corporate office is based at Victoria in central London. Our current residences that are already open are located in Kensington and Fulham. Our next residence opens in Hampstead in north London.

The expectation is that the successful applicant will be visible in our residences and lead by example and as such will be expected to be in work at one of our locations for 4 days a week with the option to work from home one day per week. This is not a home working role.

About Riverstone

Riverstone’s ambition is to create exceptional London living for people over 65.

Riverstone is addressing the needs of a new generation of older Londoners with a best -in-class product that will extend and enhance the independent lifestyles they enjoy. It will allow them to stay in the neighbourhoods they love and enable them to live the life they want to live. With high specification apartments in central locations, Riverstone's residents will benefit from first -class facilities, a like-minded community, hotel-like hospitality and - when needed - highly personalised, discreet care.

Our two exceptionally designed developments in Fulham and Kensington are the first of many as we grow. Both opened in 2022. Our next location in North London is due to open in 2025.

Riverstone is backed by Goldman Sachs, which is supporting the business’ ambition to build a portfolio of residences in prime central London locations. 

Be a part of something new; find your place at Riverstone. 

Up to £65,000 (gross) based on experience, plus performance-related bonus

We are recruiting for a Head of Health and Safety to join the Riverstone team. You will be the champion of our health and safety culture and be responsible for leading our health and safety strategy, and developing and implementing policies, procedures and processes, across our first two Residences in Kensington and Fulham, Head Office in Victoria and development sites in London.

Let’s start with what is a Riverstone Residence? Think of a blend of outstanding apartments, with the services of a private members club and a luxury hotel. Riverstone offers a community for over 65’s that assists with maintaining an active, independent and rewarding lifestyle whilst offering the reassurance of service, security and well-being support  

We want you to bring your experience and knowledge to bear in setting best in class standards for health and safety and in doing so, deliver an exceptional experience to our Residents, their families and guests, in line with the Riverstone brand.

Key responsibilities of the Head of Health and Safety:

• Be the ‘torch-bearer’ for putting health and safety at the heart of the Riverstone culture and identify ways to continually bring this to life throughout our business.
• Ensure statutory compliance and develop systems to ensure compliance.
• Ensure the company's Health and Safety policies are up to date and implemented consistently.
• Advise senior management and the Board on the implications of current and emerging health, safety and welfare legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating action plans.
• Monitor, evaluate and review Health and Safety performance, make recommendations and implement new policies and procedures as required to mitigate risks.
• Carry out audits to evaluate the effectiveness of the health and safety systems and procedures, identifying and implementing improvements and develop a Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Assist with the reporting and investigation of all near misses, accidents and incidents, based on which identify changes to policies and practices and additional training needs for colleagues.
• Develop a training plan for all Riverstone teams on Health and Safety culture, risk assessments, health and safety policies and procedures and emergency protocols.
• Create/support the writing of Risk Assessments and Method Statements, Safe Systems of Work, providing specialist advice, coaching and practical support.
• Provide support for contractor management, the reviewing of RAMS and implementation of Permit to Work policy.
• Support teams in completing any actions required from internal/external audits and risk assessments e.g. Fire Risk Assessment.
• Chair the Health and Safety Committee and provide support and guidance on all Health and Safety matters.

This is for you if you are:

• Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent; construction and fire related qualifications would be a real bonus too.
• Have at least three years’ experience leading a company’s health and safety function.
• Experience in the residential, leisure or hospitality sectors, and better still if you have first-hand experience of opening new sites and the transition to operational opening.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to influence at various levels.
• Able to build and develop productive working relationships in a collaborative culture.
• Outcome and results focused.

A rewarding role

• Starting salary of up to £65,000 (gross) based on experience, plus performance-related bonus
• Monday to Friday working week
• Some of the benefits that you will have access to include:
• Enhanced pension and life assurance
• 25 days holiday a year (pro-rated)
• Annual health check
• Income protection and critical illness cover
• Save with us – access a range of discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers on every day (and special day) items. 

Locations

Our corporate office is based at Victoria in central London. Our current residences that are already open are located in Kensington and Fulham. Our next residence opens in Hampstead in north London.

The expectation is that the successful applicant will be visible in our residences and lead by example and as such will be expected to be in work at one of our locations for 4 days a week with the option to work from home one day per week. This is not a home working role.

About Riverstone

Riverstone’s ambition is to create exceptional London living for people over 65.

Riverstone is addressing the needs of a new generation of older Londoners with a best -in-class product that will extend and enhance the independent lifestyles they enjoy. It will allow them to stay in the neighbourhoods they love and enable them to live the life they want to live. With high specification apartments in central locations, Riverstone's residents will benefit from first -class facilities, a like-minded community, hotel-like hospitality and - when needed - highly personalised, discreet care.

Our two exceptionally designed developments in Fulham and Kensington are the first of many as we grow. Both opened in 2022. Our next location in North London is due to open in 2025.

Riverstone is backed by Goldman Sachs, which is supporting the business’ ambition to build a portfolio of residences in prime central London locations.