Summary
Accor is recruiting a Health, Safety and Sustainability Manager for FAENA The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, joining the hotel's pre-opening team. The role leads health, safety, security, loss prevention and sustainability programs, including risk assessments, inspections, audits, incident investigations, emergency planning and staff training. The manager will support regulatory compliance, coordinate with hotel departments and local authorities, and establish standards and procedures ahead of opening. Experience in health and safety, sustainability, environmental or risk management in a luxury hotel or resort is required; the role is for Saudi nationals.
The posting
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Company Description
The FAENA Movement is a journey of art, culture, and community. Rooted in the soulful traditions of the South and elevated by imaginative design, our culture celebrates authentic hospitality and transformative experiences. We create spaces where dreams are brought to life—through bold ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose.
As we continue our expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, FAENA The Red Sea will mark a new chapter—visionary in spirit, exceptional in execution. We’re building more than a hotel; we’re shaping a world of beauty, wonder, and connection. If you’re driven by creativity, excellence, and a desire to be part of something extraordinary, we invite you to help bring this vision to life.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health, Safety & Sustainability Manager to join our pre-opening team. Reporting to the Hotel Manager, this role is responsible for leading the hotel's health, safety, and sustainability initiatives to ensure a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible operation. The successful candidate will champion a culture of wellbeing, risk management, and environmental stewardship while supporting Faena's commitment to regenerative tourism and creating meaningful experiences that positively impact both people and the planet.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain health, safety, security, and loss prevention policies, procedures, and programs across the property.
- Promote a culture of safety awareness, accountability, and proactive risk management throughout the hotel.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, safety inspections, and audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Coordinate emergency response procedures, fire safety programs, evacuation drills, and crisis management plans.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, security breaches, and loss prevention matters, ensuring appropriate reporting and corrective actions.
- Monitor compliance with local regulations, company standards, and health and safety requirements.
- Deliver training and awareness programs related to workplace safety, fire prevention, emergency response, and security procedures.
- Work closely with Engineering, People & Culture, and operational departments to ensure safe working practices are maintained.
- Support contractor and supplier compliance with hotel health and safety standards.
- Maintain relationships with local authorities, emergency services, and regulatory bodies.
- Monitor security systems, access control procedures, and loss prevention measures to protect hotel assets.
- Prepare safety reports, incident analysis, and compliance documentation for management review.
- Support pre-opening activities by establishing health, safety, and security standards, procedures, and training programs.
- Assist in managing departmental budgets and resources to ensure efficient operation of the Health, Safety & Sustainability function.
- Champion Faena's commitment to regenerative tourism, ensuring operations contribute positively to the environment, local communities, and cultural preservation.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in Health & Safety, Sustainability, Environmental Management, or Risk Management within a luxury hotel, resort, or hospitality environment.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, environmental practices, and sustainability initiatives.
- Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, investigations, and compliance reviews.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to influence culture and drive compliance across multiple departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and reporting systems.
- Relevant qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, LEED, or equivalent are preferred.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced pre-opening luxury hospitality environment.