Health and Safety Manager


Company:	Brend Hotels
Salary:	£32,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Barnstaple, EX32 9AE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

Location: Barnstaple, EX32 9AE

Salary: £32,000

Hotel: Covering The Park Hotel, The Royal and Fortescue Hotel, Brend Hotels Head Office and the North Devon based staff accommodation houses.

Deadline to apply: 5th September 2026

Why Join Us?

Competitive rates of pay

Paid Holiday

Training & progression opportunities

10% discount at any Brend Collection establishment

Discounted hotel stays at any Brend Collection establishment

Access to Hospitality Rewards, which include 100s of discounts, from Boots to Asda; cinema tickets and gym memberships

Access to Hospitality Action Employee Assistance Program which includes support around mental health, financial difficulties, addiction & more.

What will I be doing?

As the Health and Safety Manager with Brend Hotels, you will be responsible for ensuring the safety of our guests. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Audit / Monitor Kitchens to ensure Food Safety standards are being met.

Managing the Health and Safety function across 2 hotels, head office and our staff accommodation houses in North Devon

Report on general Health and Safety on site.

Record, assess and investigate all accident and first aid reports within your sites.

Work closely with Hotel Managers to make sure safe practices are used.

Make sure Fire Safety standards are met and maintained, including all fire equipment.

Pro-actively work to improve standards.

Carry out Risk Assessments on equipment and individuals where required.

Manage contractors' procedures on site.

Ensure full compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role as the Health and Safety Manager at 2 of our sites within our hotel group, as well as our head office and staff accommodation buildings, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Good communication skills

Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations

Ability to work on your own and as part of a team

Ideally, applicants should have previous experience in a similar establishment and hold a full UK driving licence.

Previous experience is essential (preferably in a similar setting), ideally, you will also hold a recognised Health and Safety qualification

What is it like to work for Brend Collection?

Brend Collection is a family-run company that has been a leader in West Country hospitality for over fifty years. We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we exceed customer expectations time and time again. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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