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Dubai Holding Health & Safety Manager - Health and Safety - Jumeirah Al Qasr in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
About Jumeirah and Madinat Jumeirah Resort:
For more than two decades, Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has been making a distinct mark on the global hospitality with its unwavering Stay Different brand promise. Its award-winning destinations, such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah, position service beyond expectations, signature dining experiences and artful surroundings at the heart of every guest experience.
Today, Jumeirah operates a world-class portfolio of 26 properties across the Middle East, Europe and Asia, and employs over 9,000 colleagues, representing over 120 nationalities. As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scale up its operations to the next level of growth, we remain fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world-class environments. Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion in all its practices, embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.
Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah Group’s mega-resort is home to four ultra-luxurious hotels –Jumeirah Al Naseem, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf – all nestled within 3km of picturesque waterways connected by traditional abras. The mega resort boasts 2km of pristine beach, the award-winning Talise Spa and state-of-the-art fitness and leisure facilities, as well as exclusive accommodations ranging from penthouses and suites to private summerhouse experiences with unrivalled benefits including a leading conference and banqueting centre. Madinat Jumeirah is also home to over 50 world-class restaurants and bars, as well as a traditional souk featuring Arabian shopping stands, barrows and stalls with a blend of boutique brands, souvenir gift shops, and luxury fashion and jewellery outlets.
About the Job:
An opportunity has arisen for a Health & Safety Manager to join The Health and Safety team of Jumeirah Al Qasr . The main duties and responsibilities of this role are:
Administrational:
Act as the responsible HSE Technical Authority for the SBU and provide essential technical HSE advice and guidance to the GM and ExCom to keep them compliant with and aware of the latest developments regarding HSE laws, standards and regulations and their impact on the business
Develop and formulate HSE strategy and produce a plan for an operational HSE Management System considering the SBUs’ input and business needs. Monitor the implementation of HSE guidelines across the departments at SBU level to ensure alignment with corporate strategic objectives
Ensure compliance of the SBU to all Health, Safety and Environment management procedures and controls to provide world class and luxurious hospitality services to its guests and protect the Shareholders’ interests
Working with Technical Services Department (TSD) to assess compliance of operations with HSE and Fire Life and Safety processes and standards, identify areas of risk and propose respective improvements
Facilitate, investigate, and analyse incidents/accidents and make sure lessons learned are shared and communicated to the concerned parties
Assist with the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Food Safety Management System, Programmes and Processes
Operational:
Address Food Safety and Hygiene issues promptly and effectively
Carry out investigations for all alleged food poisoning and foreign body cases
Monitor trends and recommend pro-active action plans to remedy potential problems
Manage and advise on the HSE components of all projects & events taking place within the SBU
Responsible for the preparation/implementation of the department budget and monitoring the financial forecast. Ensure the Group HSE budget is cascaded to all concerned within the SBU
Ensure all Occupational Health and Safety & Hygiene related issues are resolved
Carry out HSE training such as (not limited to) Health & Safety Awareness, Fire Safety Awareness, Manual Handling, Chemical Safety Awareness, Risk Assessment, Environmental awareness, etc. for all the colleagues
In connection and alignment with the Sustainability Director and relevant stakeholders, develop and implement the environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organisation on the environment
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business or HSE discipline or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University.
Certificate of IOSH or NEBOSH or any regional equivalent diploma/certificate
Master’s degree in HSE discipline or equivalent from an accredited and renowned University
About the Benefits:
We offer an attractive tax-free salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer generous F&B benefits, reduced hotel rates across our properties globally, excellent leave and health care package, flight allowance, life insurance, functional incentives and other employee benefits, making the role attractive to high performers and any applicant looking for a career with one of the most luxurious brands in the hospitality industry.