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Lead and evolve our safety culture across the organisation - ensuring our colleagues, guests, contractors and properties are protected at every level. This is not a “tick-box compliance” role. This is about leading, influencing and shaping safety across a growing multi-brand organisation.
Job Responsibility:
Own and drive the Group-wide Health & Safety strategy
Lead and embed a proactive, Group-wide Health & Safety culture across all Forge brands
Governance & Compliance: Maintain and improve H&S systems, policies, and regulatory compliance, providing expert guidance to teams and leadership
Audit & Assurance: Lead audits, manage non-conformities, and report insights to SLT, EHS Committee, and Board
Incident Management: Oversee reporting, investigations, trend analysis, and lessons learned
Training & Competence: Ensure mandatory training compliance, support delivery of IOSH/NEBOSH programmes
Risk & Contractor Management: Maintain risk registers, support assessments, and oversee contractor safety processes
Culture & Engagement: Drive a positive safety culture through leadership visibility, campaigns, and communication
Requirements:
Strong Health & Safety leadership experience in multi-site environments
NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
Excellent knowledge of UK H&S legislation
Experience leading audits, investigations and compliance programmes
Strong analytical and reporting capability
The confidence to influence at senior leadership level
A full UK driving licence
Nice to have:
NEBOSH Diploma
Experience in hospitality, leisure, property, or holiday parks
Fire safety qualifications
Experience implementing or improving H&S management systems
Experience with reporting platforms such as Logit
What we offer:
Annual bonus scheme linked to company performance
33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), plus up to 5 extra with long service
Option to purchase extra holiday days
A day off for your birthday
2 volunteering days per year
Enhanced parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay)
Pension scheme with employer contributions
Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages for you, your friends & family
Special offers and discounts designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
Health cash plan & life assurance
Training & development opportunities
24/7 mental health support
On-site gym and parking at Chester HQ (near train station)