Assistant Safety and Security Manager (maternity cover) - London

The Langham, London; Europe's first Grand Hotel and Forbes 5

• rated property, is currently recruiting for Assistant Security / Safety Manager (maternity cover) to join our talented Security department.We are looking for a true hospitality professional, with the flair to deliver service at the highest level.
In the role of Assistant Security / Safety Manager, your key focus will be to:
• carry out / ensure investigations are completed (relating to security, loss prevention, safety, criminal and civil matters)
• be involved in reporting and investigation of health and food safety related incidents, and recommendation and monitoring of matters arising from these
• deliver training sessions to hotel colleagues relating to security, health and safety, food hygiene and environmental issues, or as reasonably required
• manage the team eg provide timely feedback, appraisals, performance management, recruitment activities, roster, updating of time and attendance system, coaching, support and mentoring
• ensure effective control of issuing of staff lockers and locker keys and maintaining of updated logs.
• liaise with police, security organisations and institutes and security managers of other hotels and neighbouring businesses to ensure that employees in the hotel are fully aware of the security issues that affect them and the guests and maintain vigilance. This includes attending of meetings, including IHSM, and distribution of security circulations in a prompt manner
• assist with VIP visits or special events and liaise with personal security and close protection officers and police where appropriate and make additional security arrangements when required, including extra security staff, We are extremely proud to be recognised as an environmentally conscious hotel, constantly striving to improve our eco policies and initiatives to help preserve our world for future generations. We attained Platinum Earthcheck certification for the 4th consecutive year in December 2023, making us the first UK hotel to achieve Platinum status in 2020 and one of only two hotels in Europe and the UK currently holding this prestigious certification.
The Langham London, London's Original Grand Hotel and flagship of the international Langham Hospitality Group comprises 380 luxury bedrooms and suites and Palm Court restaurant, the Artesian Bar and Wigmore Tavern, extensive Meeting & Events facilities, Europe's first Chuan Body + Soul Spa and Sauce by The Langham, our cookery school. The team at the hotel prides itself on building great memories for our guests and we've been doing so since 1865. Would you like to be a Assistant Safety and Security Manager in such an iconic hotel? Then go ahead, apply!


• previous experience of working in a similar or a supervisory role within hotels/hospitality industry
• great managerial and leadership skills with a proven track record ofcoaching, mentoring and motivating staff
• strong investigation and problem solving skills
• good organisation skills, administratively strong and ability to prioritise and multi-task
• ability to handle stressful and challenging situations
• First Aid, Personal Licencing, Health and Safety or Food Safety (Level 2 or 3), Teaching or Training qualifications are preferable
  
  Financial Wellbeing
• Paid Overtime
• Discretionary Service Charge
• 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service
• Access to Wagestream - a salary advance benefit
• Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affliated hotels
• Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family
• Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments
• Up to £750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus
• Seasonal Travelcard loan
• A subsidised taxi journey (£20) for any shift you are scheduled to work between 00:00 and 05:00hrs
• Company pension plan
• Life insurance
• Discounts in various high street and online shops
Mental Wellbeing
• Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values
• Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career
• 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7)
• Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards
• Long Service Awards
Physical Wellbeing
• Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant
• Uniform supplied and laundered or if non-uniform colleague, a complimentary valet service of work attire provided
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Eye test vouchers
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised regular Back Massage, Reflexology & Chiropody Sessions