MCR Property Group
Head of H&S - Hotels & Hospitality
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London | South of England
MCR Property Group is seeking an experienced H&S Lead to support our growing hospitality portfolio across the South of England. Based in London, this role will focus on ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, fire, and environmental compliance across our hotel, serviced apartment, and hospitality operations.
Working closely with operational teams, facilities management, and senior leadership, you will play a key role in developing a positive safety culture, driving compliance, delivering training, and ensuring our properties operate in accordance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive health and safety professional who thrives in fast-paced operational environments and has experience within hotels, hospitality, residential, or mixed-use developments.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct regular health, safety, fire, and environmental audits across hotels and hospitality assets throughout the South of England.
Support General Managers, Operations Managers, Facilities Managers, and site-based teams in maintaining compliance with health, safety, fire, and environmental legislation.
Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and fire-related events, ensuring robust corrective actions are implemented and monitored.
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Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation, fire safety regulations, and hospitality industry best practices.
Review and monitor contractor safety management procedures, ensuring third-party suppliers operate safely and in line with company requirements.
Deliver engaging training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness programmes to ensure staff remain informed of company procedures and legislative updates.
Provide expert guidance on fire safety systems, emergency procedures, evacuation strategies, and workplace safety initiatives.
Maintain accurate health, safety, fire, and environmental records, ensuring compliance with legislative and company requirements.
Support operational teams with risk assessments, safe systems of work, emergency planning, and compliance management.
Carry out fire safety inspections and audits, ensuring fire detection, alarm, suppression, and emergency systems are maintained and compliant.
Monitor compliance with internal management systems and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Support the Group Health & Safety Manager in reviewing and developing policies, procedures, and management systems to align with evolving legislation and industry best practice.
Promote a positive safety culture across all hospitality operations, encouraging engagement and accountability at every level.
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Experience Required
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.
Qualifications
NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification or equivalent (preferred).
Environmental qualification (preferred).
Membership of IOSH or equivalent professional body.
Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will work closely with the Group Health & Safety Manager to support the continued development and enhancement of health, safety, fire, and environmental management systems across MCR Property Group's expanding hospitality portfolio. This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact within a growing and ambitious business committed to operational excellence and guest safety.
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