Senior Manager, Safety & Security

IHG Hotels & Resorts

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job Category: Risk ManagementJob Description:Your expertise. Our hotels. A safer future together.We have a brand new opportunity for a Senior Manager, Safety & Security (fire safety) to take a lead role in shaping and strengthening IHG's fire safety management across our EMEAA region.As part of our Global Safety & Security team - within the wider Business Reputation & Responsibility function - you'll be the lead fire safety specialist for the region. You'll be working alongside our Global Director for Brand Safety Standards and with colleagues in the Americas and Greater China, you'll help ensure a globally consistent approach to fire safety that protects our guests, colleagues, and hotels.What you'll do:
  • Support Safety & Security Directors to embed our Brand Safety Standards across the hotel lifecycle, from new builds to refurbishments, guiding consistent and practical decision-making.
  • Continuously gather insights from internal stakeholders and external sources to drive improvements in fire safety standards.
  • Build capability across the region by developing tools, resources, and training materials to strengthen fire safety knowledge.
  • Design and implement robust assurance processes to verify compliance and monitor performance.
  • Provide proactive support in fire safety incident investigations and responses.
  • Act as the key interface between Safety & Security and other business functions - including Hotel Lifecycle & Growth, Operations, and Leadership - on fire safety matters.
  • Manage external suppliers and consultants delivering specialist fire safety services.
  • Contribute to wider business projects, including due diligence for acquisitions and responses to emerging safety and security risks.
What you'll bring:
  • A degree or equivalent in Fire Safety, Fire Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong ability to design, implement, and champion business processes in a multi-stakeholder environment.
  • Deep understanding of risk management, assurance, and compliance frameworks.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data and insights into informed decisions.
  • Proven track record of leading technical projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills.
Ready to make a difference - apply now?At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we give you Room to Belong, Room to Grow, and Room to Make a Difference. Become part of our global family and help us make every guest and colleague feel safe and secure.Closing date for applications 3rd September 2025#LI-KW2#LI-HYBRIDAbout Us: At IHG, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?About the Team:Who we areAt IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You'll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there's Room for You at IHG.Over recent years, we've transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That's why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance - working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that's why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

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