Safety Manager

Monday to Friday 9am -5:30pm Hybrid working

Full Time

Edinburgh, Scotland

£50000 per annum

Are you a Health and Safety expert with a passion for large- scale events and catering? We have an exciting opportunity for a safety Manager to join our Safety and Wellbeing team. In this role, you'll act as an ambassador for safety, inspiring the team to uphold high food safety and health & safety standards, performance, and culture across the business.

You'll play a key role in managing safety for events at large venues and stadiums, ensuring compliance with national legislation, client guidelines, and the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA).You'll also assist in preparing matchday documents, overseeing event catering safety, and providing essential reports and feedback.

This role requires a candidate based in or near Edinburgh due to the regular on-site presence needed at local stadiums. There will also be occasional travel to other UK stadium locations, including Birmingham and London. A company car is available as part of the package

What you'll be doing

• Developing and driving health and safety initiatives across the business.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels to ensure success.
• Challenging yourself and others to foster continuous improvement in safety standards.
• Communicating food safety processes effectively to influence and guide teams.
• Managing multiple projects and adapting to new initiatives as they arise.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulations.
• Applying your food safety expertise within the hospitality, food service, or other high-risk sectors.
• Overseeing incident reporting and investigations, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Leading food safety training sessions to educate and inform staff.
• Traveling to locations across the UK, supporting safety efforts at various events.

What You Can Bring

• Experience in managing safety at large venues or stadiums is a must!
• Strong expertise in Health & Safety Management, Risk Assessment, and Accident Investigation.
• IOSH and NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) qualifications.
• A compliance-driven, organised approach with the ability to self-manage.
• Experience in auditing, food safety inspections, and training delivery.
• Excellent IT skills and a commitment to integrity.
• A proactive mindset, challenging unsafe behaviour and following procedures.
• Passion, responsibility, and a dedication to taking ownership and delivering excellence.
• You have experience with ISO Auditing and Environmental Management.
• Hold an Advanced Food Hygiene qualification or significant relevant experience.
• Train the Trainer certification and experience.
• Adaptability and self-motivation in dynamic environments.
• Leadership experience in inspiring and driving HSE performance across teams.

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - generous holiday allowance of 33 days, with the option to buy more.
• Leave for life's important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Drive in Style - Enjoy a company car or car allowance

One small thing- we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help!

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