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Head of Safety
The Evolv Collection Administration
Head of Safety
The Evolv Collection Administration
Full Time
3
Years
Experience
Competitive salary
Head of Safety
The Evolv Collection Administration
Full Time
3
Years
Experience
Competitive salary
Skills
Food Safety
Safe Food Handling
Kitchen Safety
Description
The Role: Head of Safety
The Location: Support Office Farringdon, 16 Kirby St, London EC1N 8TS
The Salary: Competitive
Why Work for Us:
Our industry leading benefits have you covered!
- Industry leading pay: We value your expertise and dedication.
- Dine with style: Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
- Financial freedom: Take control of your finances with Stream – track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
- Wellness support: Your wellbeing matters to us! Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
- Recognition and Reward for a job well done: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night!
- Grow with us: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, All Gravy which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
- Get some rest: Your holiday allowance increases with length of service.
- Make a difference: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.
- Spread the love: Benefit from our recommend a friend scheme and share the joy of joining our team.
Who we are:
The Evolv Collection is a pioneering, premium hospitality group, founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1991. Our portfolio includes some of the most iconic restaurants in modern history, located in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and New York. Each brand in our collection reflects a distinctive heritage, character, and ambience. By investing in our people and striving for excellence, we are passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences.
A bit about what you will be doing:
We are looking for a Head of Safety who will be accountable for establishing and maintaining the business wide framework for health, safety, food safety and operational risk across the Evolv Collection portfolio. This is a practical, visible role. It combines strategic leadership and governance with regular site visits, coaching, auditing, incident support and direct intervention where the business requires it.
Working
closely with operational teams, group facilities management and senior
leadership team. You will play a key role in developing a positive safety
culture, driving compliance and ensuring our sites operate in accordance with
all relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide support, advice and coaching on all safety-related topics to restaurant teams.
- To develop and maintain safety management systems which meet legal requirements and industry best practice.
- To keep up-to-date with legislative changes and ensure business compliance
- To manage relationship with external safety consultants and coordinate the external audit programme.
- To manage the ALERT65 safety platform and ensure information is kept up-to-date at site level.
- To coordinate and complete twice-yearly unannounced internal audits
- To manage pest control contractors and measure performance.
- To liaise with local authorities and Primary Authority on all safety matters and ensure any remedial actions following inspections are addressed promptly.
- To ensure RIDDOR accidents are recorded in the required timescales.
- To investigate safety-related incidents and provide advice at site level.
- To liaise with insurers and provide the required information in the event of a personal injury claim being made
- To provide weekly risk summary reports to the Operations Team and monthly safety overviews for the Board.
- To update calorie information on the Purchasing System
- To review safety-related training content
- To develop and maintain a safety culture throughout the business
Key Skill Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within hospitality, hotels, residential, facilities management, property management, or a related operational environment.
- Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and fire safety regulations.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across occupied buildings.
- Proven ability to investigate incidents and implement effective corrective actions.
- Strong communication and training delivery skills.
- Experience working with contractors and third-party service providers.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
At The Evolv Collection, we are proud of the people that work with us and see the diversity within our teams as part of our DNA. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our team members and value the similarities and differences they bring. Our people are a core part of our business. We welcome and embrace all, regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation.
The Role: Head of Safety
The Location: Support Office Farringdon, 16 Kirby St, London EC1N 8TS
The Salary: Competitive
Why Work for Us:
Our industry leading benefits have you covered!
- Industry leading pay: We value your expertise and dedication.
- Dine with style: Enjoy a lavish 50% discount at all our restaurants, all day, every day.
- Financial freedom: Take control of your finances with Stream – track your earnings in real time, access up to 40% of your pay instantly and save directly from your salary.
- Wellness support: Your wellbeing matters to us! Benefit from a confidential Employee Assistance Program with a 24/7 helpline and complimentary sessions with a trained counsellor.
- Recognition and Reward for a job well done: Shine bright with our Employee of the Month scheme, Long Service Awards and numerous group incentives. You may even earn a place at our yearly employee awards night!
- Grow with us: You will have access to some of the best training our industry has to offer. You will have access to our training platform, All Gravy which is packed with resources to nurture your skills and knowledge.
- Get some rest: Your holiday allowance increases with length of service.
- Make a difference: Give back to the community with an optional paid day each year for volunteering efforts.
- Spread the love: Benefit from our recommend a friend scheme and share the joy of joining our team.
Who we are:
The Evolv Collection is a pioneering, premium hospitality group, founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1991. Our portfolio includes some of the most iconic restaurants in modern history, located in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and New York. Each brand in our collection reflects a distinctive heritage, character, and ambience. By investing in our people and striving for excellence, we are passionate about delivering outstanding guest experiences.
A bit about what you will be doing:
We are looking for a Head of Safety who will be accountable for establishing and maintaining the business wide framework for health, safety, food safety and operational risk across the Evolv Collection portfolio. This is a practical, visible role. It combines strategic leadership and governance with regular site visits, coaching, auditing, incident support and direct intervention where the business requires it.
Working
closely with operational teams, group facilities management and senior
leadership team. You will play a key role in developing a positive safety
culture, driving compliance and ensuring our sites operate in accordance with
all relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide support, advice and coaching on all safety-related topics to restaurant teams.
- To develop and maintain safety management systems which meet legal requirements and industry best practice.
- To keep up-to-date with legislative changes and ensure business compliance
- To manage relationship with external safety consultants and coordinate the external audit programme.
- To manage the ALERT65 safety platform and ensure information is kept up-to-date at site level.
- To coordinate and complete twice-yearly unannounced internal audits
- To manage pest control contractors and measure performance.
- To liaise with local authorities and Primary Authority on all safety matters and ensure any remedial actions following inspections are addressed promptly.
- To ensure RIDDOR accidents are recorded in the required timescales.
- To investigate safety-related incidents and provide advice at site level.
- To liaise with insurers and provide the required information in the event of a personal injury claim being made
- To provide weekly risk summary reports to the Operations Team and monthly safety overviews for the Board.
- To update calorie information on the Purchasing System
- To review safety-related training content
- To develop and maintain a safety culture throughout the business
Key Skill Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within hospitality, hotels, residential, facilities management, property management, or a related operational environment.
- Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and fire safety regulations.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews across occupied buildings.
- Proven ability to investigate incidents and implement effective corrective actions.
- Strong communication and training delivery skills.
- Experience working with contractors and third-party service providers.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
At The Evolv Collection, we are proud of the people that work with us and see the diversity within our teams as part of our DNA. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our team members and value the similarities and differences they bring. Our people are a core part of our business. We welcome and embrace all, regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, gender, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation.
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Head of Safety
Full Time
3
Years
Experience
Competitive salary
Skills
Food Safety
Safe Food Handling
Kitchen Safety
16 Kirby St, London EC1N 8TS, UK