Safety & Risk Officer

Key responsibilities

This fast-paced role lends itself to a dynamic and creative problem solver, with a passion for both health and safety, and travel. 
With experience in working in a health & safety focused role, you will ideally also be a qualified risk assessor, and have awareness of gas safety, legionella prevention, and pool plant management.
You will have the ability to work autonomously, be proactive, and take initiative. You will be required to travel overseas to complete health and safety audits, agree suitable solutions and communicate with suppliers. Other duties include:

• Being a health & safety champion – encouraging a positive health & safety culture across the business and our partners.
• Monitoring and investigating overseas incidents.
• Assist the Head of Risk & Safety to review health & safety policy, audits and resolutions.
• Take action against health & safety issues and monitor any reoccurring issues.
• Support our in-resort teams with their audit plans and provide any training necessary.
• Monitor ABTA bulletins and attend ABTA health & safety meetings.
• Action incoming emails and audits
• Ensure our properties meet our partners safety requirements

We are looking for someone with:

• The ability to think creatively, and problem solve efficiently.
• A professional and organised approach.
• Great communication skills, and the ability to overcome language barriers (speaking additional languages is desirable but not essential!).
• Analytical skills, the ability to write concise reports and the confidence to present these reports when required.

Skills and experience:

• Minimum 2 years experience working within a health & safety focused role, ideally within the travel industry.
• Experience completing health & safety audits.
• Solmar villas are committed to continuous learning and development. Therefore, we list the below as desirable criteria:
• Level 3 certification in Risk Assessments or similar.
• Advanced certification in fire safety auditing.
• Gas awareness training.
• Certification in pool plant management.
• Certification in legionella awareness and prevention.
• Nebosh General certificate.

If you’re looking to progress your career within health & safety, or are looking to join a fast-paced, growing organisation – apply now! We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday