Global Head of Health & Safety
New Yesterday
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:
- England, United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime