Company Description
Job Title: Food, Health & Safety Manager
Location: London and the South East
Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + company car, or car allowance and bonus.

Job Description

• Proactively investigate LTI and RIDDOR incidents to reduce injury rates year-on-year.
• Promote and embed a zero-accident culture across the organisation.
• Investigate allergy incidents and near misses to identify causes and prevent reoccurrence.
• Monitor and review safety performance and audit data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support managers at all levels to achieve and maintain 5-Star Housekeeping standards.
• Partner with Operations Managers and Location Managers to prevent allergy-related incidents.
• Conduct regular site visits, meetings, and presentations with operations teams and school locations.
• Monitor Navitas audits and analyse accident/incident data for continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust health and safety policies across all catering operations.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations, and risk management standards.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on safety procedures and best practices.
• Travel regularly to independent school sites to conduct audits and support operational teams

Proven experience in a Food, Health & Safety managerial position.

• Methodical approach with a strong eye for detail
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build rapport at all levels
• Strong communication skills- written, verbal, and presentation
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ideally, experienced within hospitality, leisure, preferably contract catering
• Experience of working in a food safety role
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Level 4 Food Safety
• Strong understanding of health & safety risks within a catering/education environment
• Practical knowledge and experience in an operational settin

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Food, Health & Safety Manager to lead and oversee compliance, safety, and quality standards across our prestigious independent school catering operations. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that every site consistently meets the highest standards of food safety, workplace health and safety, and environmental practices, while supporting our teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences. To be successful, you will bring proven experience in a Food, Health & Safety managerial position, along with the confidence to engage with clients, colleagues, and school communities. As part of our H&S team, you’ll make a real difference. Do you want to join a business that truly values safety and supports its people to deliver excellence?
You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.
Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.
Please note that this role includes regular travel, predominately around London and the South East. We’re ideally looking for someone based within easy reach of London and the M25 corridor, making it easy to visit our locations and attend key meetings.

Job Description

• Proactively investigate LTI and RIDDOR incidents to reduce injury rates year-on-year.
• Promote and embed a zero-accident culture across the organisation.
• Investigate allergy incidents and near misses to identify causes and prevent reoccurrence.
• Monitor and review safety performance and audit data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support managers at all levels to achieve and maintain 5-Star Housekeeping standards.
• Partner with Operations Managers and Location Managers to prevent allergy-related incidents.
• Conduct regular site visits, meetings, and presentations with operations teams and school locations.
• Monitor Navitas audits and analyse accident/incident data for continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust health and safety policies across all catering operations.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety regulations, and risk management standards.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on safety procedures and best practices.
• Travel regularly to independent school sites to conduct audits and support operational teams.

Qualifications
We’re looking for a confident and approachable professional who can build positive relationships with clients, teams, and our operators while maintaining the highest standards in health, safety, and food compliance. You’ll combine strong technical expertise with the ability to communicate effectively and inspire best practice across the business.
-

Proven experience in a Food, Health & Safety managerial position.

• Methodical approach with a strong eye for detail
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and build rapport at all levels
• Strong communication skills- written, verbal, and presentation
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ideally, experienced within hospitality, leisure, preferably contract catering
• Experience of working in a food safety role
• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Level 4 Food Safety
• Strong understanding of health & safety risks within a catering/education environment
• Practical knowledge and experience in an operational setting

Additional Information
Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.
To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.