About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, dedicated, and detail-oriented Risk & Safety Officer to join our team and help maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for our guests, colleagues, and visitors. In this role, you will support the hotel's risk management, occupational health and safety, fire and life safety, and emergency preparedness programmes in accordance with applicable local regulations, hotel policies, and brand requirements.
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A Little Taste of Your Day-to-Day
- Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification throughout the hotel.
- Monitor compliance with hotel safety and security procedures, brand requirements, and applicable local regulations.
- Support the implementation of fire and life safety procedures, emergency response plans, and evacuation drills.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring accurate documentation and corrective action follow-up.
- Conduct safety awareness programmes, training sessions, and toolbox talks for colleagues.
- Monitor workplace safety practices, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Coordinate with hotel departments to identify operational risks and implement preventive measures.
- Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, incident registers, and compliance documentation.
- Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote a positive safety culture that protects our guests, colleagues, contractors, and hotel assets.
What Do We Need From You?
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Security Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in health, safety, risk management, or hotel operations; hospitality experience is preferred.
- NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent safety certification is highly desirable.
- Good knowledge of fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, incident investigation, and occupational health and safety practices.
- Familiarity with local health, safety, and civil defence requirements.
- Strong communication, reporting, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- Ability to conduct safety inspections, prepare reports, and deliver colleague training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Good command of English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and respond effectively during emergencies.
