Associate Director

About the Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director to join the Health Safety and Hygiene team in Jumeirah Emirates Towers. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing, maintaining and monitoring Health, Safety and Environment Policies, Procedures and Processes
• Co-coordinating and overseeing the implementation of Health, Safety and Environment within SBU
• Conducting Risk Assessment periodically and ensure identified risks are managed and controlled
• Reviewing and approving Method Statements and Risk Assessments of all contractors awarded certain tasks at the SBU, these could be engineering contractors and/or events contractors, to remain in compliance with Jumeirah Contractor management system and permit to work systems.
• Chairing the monthly Health Safety and Environment Group meeting and deliberating with the Committee on any Health Safety and Environment issues
• Monitoring trends and recommending proactive action plans to remedy potential problems
• Facilitating, investigating and analyzing incidents and ensuring lessons learned are shared and communicated to the concerned parties.
• Managing and coordinating all Occupational Health and Safety & hygiene related matters
• Managing and coordinating all Fire, Life Safety related matters in conjunction with Security & Technical Support departments
• Managing and investigating all alleged food poisoning cases.
• Assisting the Food and Beverage team in preparation for HACCP promotion and implementation.
• Monitoring and ensuring that all Health and Safety related equipment are compliant and have the required maintenance and third-party certification
• Carrying out Health Safety and Environment training such as Near Miss, Risk Assessment, Environmental awareness, etc. for all colleagues
• Managing and coordinating third party visits related to Health Safety and Environment, including visits by authorities, authorized insurance companies, and consultants.
• Managing and ensuring the Health Safety and Environment yearly strategy is implemented by all departments.
• Assisting internal stakeholders in their liaison with customers, clients, and partners regarding HSE related queries.
• Conducting daily inspections and surprise visits to various areas of the business – including the front of the house and the heart of the house – with special attention to sensitive areas.
• Assisting in compiling and updating the business’ Risk Register (ERM) covering all departments
• Supporting the SBU by coordinating the Enterprise Risk Registers to be reviewed quarterly by the risk owners and ensuring the risk portal is duly updated.
• Ensuring monthly ESG reporting is carried out (HSE related), via the ESG reporting platform.
• Organizing free Health checks and Environmental campaigns for colleagues in coordination with group medical and SBU paramedics.

About you:
In order to be considered for this role, you will have at least a minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in HSE Management.

• College Graduate – Essential
• College Graduate Science / Engineering background desirable
• Diploma/ Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or Environment (NEBOSH and/or IOSH)
• Advanced studies or master’s degree
• Food Safety level 4 – Certification