Merlin Entertainments

Health and Safety Manager

Merlin Entertainments  •  Windsor, CA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Health and Safety Manager

Location: LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, Windsor, SL4 4AY

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexibility to work 1 day at home

Contract Type: Permanent, salaried

We are recruiting for Health and Safety Manager to join our Team!

The Health and Safety Manager will support the Health and Safety Director in promoting a positive and proactive safety culture across the Resort, helping to ensure that safety remains simple, relevant and embedded into everyday working practices. A key part of your responsibilities will involve establishing, maintaining and continuously improving the Resort’s safety management system so that it aligns with both wider Merlin strategy and is compliant with legislative policies, standards and wider safety initiatives.

You will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the Resort’s safety assurance programme. This includes supporting internal audit activity, responding to actions raised by third‑party audits and working closely with managers to ensure safety plans are implemented effectively. You will also investigate safety incidents, near misses and accidents, preparing thorough reports that identify both immediate and root causes, as well as carrying out statutory reporting when required.

A significant part of the position involves monitoring safety performance trends, identifying potential risks and implementing best practice improvements to mitigate future risk. You will oversee the personal accident claims management process and help promote a fair, transparent and positive safety culture across the Resort.

As the manager of the onsite Health and Safety Team, you will lead on recruitment, training, personal development and performance management, ensuring the team is engaged, capable and supported. You will also manage the Safety On‑Call rota to ensure that safety advice is available at all times, including out‑of‑hours response when needed. In addition, you will support the Health and Safety Director in identifying and costing CAPEX priorities for safety‑related improvements and act as a subject matter expert for managers, employees and third parties across the Resort.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 2–4 years’ experience delivering health & safety in a visitor‑facing environment is essential
  • Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate (essential), with NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 desired
  • Strong commitment to ongoing development and proactive commitment to remaining up to date with legislation, case law, industry trends and internal policy
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
  • Approachable, supportive leadership style with an open‑door mindset
  • Strong presentation and report‑writing skills

Benefits

  • A competitive annual salary
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
  • Company bonus
  • Private pension scheme
  • 40% discount online off LEGO
  • 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Plus, many more…

Pay Range

Competitive

Merlin Entertainments

About Merlin Entertainments

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The greatest place in the world to work and play 💜

Merlin Entertainments is the global leader in branded entertainment destinations. We create and deliver memorable, immersive brand experiences for over 60 million guests every year.

Merlin Entertainments has over 140 attractions worldwide, ranging from indoor attractions such as SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds to iconic theme parks like LEGOLAND and Alton Towers Resort.

Working for Merlin Entertainments is unlike a job anywhere else. You could be counting penguins, protecting the sea, crafting the perfect celebrity eyebrows or making a child’s day magical. Not all of us have jobs in attractions, but we are all involved in fascinating work. Sound like fun? Join us, and be part of creating amazing memories for millions of people around the world.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Poole, GB
Year Founded
1999
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