Lead Health & Safety Advisor

We’re looking for a Lead Health and Safety Advisor to join our experienced team at Harrods. This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of one of the world’s most iconic luxury brands, shaping a strong safety culture and making a lasting impact across the Harrods Group.

About the Role

As Lead Health and Safety Advisor, you’ll take ownership of our health and safety strategy, working closely with the Head of Fire, Health and Safety to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. You’ll lead key initiatives, collaborate with stakeholders, and create an environment where safety is second nature.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee day-to-day Health & Safety operations and deliver strategic projects.
• Build strong relationships across all Harrods sites to embed best practice.
• Deputise for the Head of Fire, Health and Safety when required.
• Provide clear, practical solutions to health and safety challenges.
• Drive innovation and foster a proactive safety culture.

About You

You’re an experienced health and safety professional with the confidence to influence at all levels and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your technical expertise, combined with strong communication skills, will enable you to lead initiatives that make a real difference.

You’ll also have:

• Proven experience in health and safety advisory roles, with auditing expertise
• Progression towards Chartered IOSH membership (or equivalent).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and presentation skills, including experience with senior management.
• Ability to deliver training, write clear policies and reports, and manage audit and training programmes.
• Competence in risk assessment and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

About Us 

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a supportive environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 22 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. 

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods