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Safety Manager
About this role
Hyatt is seeking a Safety Manager to join its pre-opening team for Hyatt Regency Lagos Ikeja, expected to open by the end of 2026. The role focuses on developing, implementing and maintaining health, safety, fire and environmental programmes for the hotel, ensuring compliance with local laws and Hyatt standards. The Safety Manager will foster a safety culture among staff, guests, contractors and visitors, and will work with multiple departments and external authorities. The position is suitable for candidates with substantial HSE management experience, preferably in hospitality, who can supervise risk assessments, incidents and training. The employer operates a portfolio of Hyatt hotels and offers benefits such as career growth opportunities and staff discounts.
What you would do
- Develop and monitor health, safety, environmental and fire safety policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and fire safety regulations.
- Conduct safety inspections, audits and risk assessments across hotel departments.
- Maintain safety compliance records and regulatory documentation.
- Investigate accidents and near misses and recommend corrective actions.
- Manage the Fire & Life Safety Programme, including inspections and drills.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and ensure plans are communicated to staff.
- Deliver safety training and orientation for new colleagues.
- Promote safety awareness campaigns and develop safety champions.
- Collaborate with Security, Engineering, Housekeeping, F&B and HR; coordinate Safety Committee meetings; liaise with authorities when required.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Security Management or related field.
- Professional HSE certification (NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, HSE Level 3 or equivalent) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HSE management, ideally in hospitality or large service organisations.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian safety regulations and international safety standards.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, audits and accident investigations.
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