Global Head of Health & Safety

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Leonid Group is privileged to be partnering with a prestigious, globally recognised luxury hospitality and tourism leader to recruit a Global Head of Health & Safety. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of an established group-level H&S function, operating across a diverse international portfolio that includes luxury hotels, travel experiences and destination-led operations. The role will be headquartered in London, with responsibility for global standards, governance and leadership across multiple regions and regulatory environments. The Opportunity This is not a maintenance role. They’re seeking a credible, progressive H&S leader who can modernise and elevate the health and safety function — moving it from traditional compliance to a strategic, value-adding capability embedded within the business. You will be trusted to :
Set the global vision and governance for Health & Safety Introduce robust, insightful reporting and assurance mechanisms Act as a leader for cultural and behavioural change Influence senior stakeholders across regions, operations and corporate leadership Protect people, guests and brand reputation while enabling exceptional experiences
The Role
Own and lead the global Health & Safety strategy, policies and governance framework Build, develop and inspire a high-performing international H&S team Modernise reporting, metrics and assurance to provide clear, Board-level insight Ensure compliance with international and local H&S regulations, without creating unnecessary bureaucracy Act as a senior advisor to executive leadership on risk and duty of care Lead the response to significant incidents and crises, ensuring ethical, calm and effective leadership Embed a strong safety culture across a diverse, guest-facing organisation Balance luxury guest experience with uncompromising safety standards Collaborate closely with operations, HR, legal, sustainability and regional leadership
The Candidate We are keen to speak with candidates who bring both technical credibility and emotional intelligence. You must have :
Senior leadership experience as a Head of Health & Safety, Director of H&S, or Global EHS Leader Exposure to international or multi-jurisdictional operations Strong, current regulatory knowledge and the ability to apply it pragmatically across regions Experience modernising or transforming an H&S function A track record of influencing at Executive and Board level High EQ, with the ability to engage, challenge and inspire diverse stakeholders Confidence operating in complex, culturally diverse environments A calm, decisive approach to risk, crisis and change
Experience within hospitality, tourism, travel, leisure, transport or guest-facing environments is highly advantageous, though not essential. The Benefits
Competitive Base Salary Discretionary Bonus Complimentary Luxury Experiences International Travel to amazing destinations True group-level leadership role with global impact Opportunity to shape the future of Health & Safety within a premium brand Significant exposure to executive leadership and strategic decision-making A platform to leave a lasting cultural and operational legacy
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Location:
City Of London
Job Type:
FullTime

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