Senior Health & Safety Specialist

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Health & Safety Specialist to ensure compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental policies across our nursery operations. The role involves advising on hazard mitigation, driving regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of safety.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain safety programs and ensure alignment with ISO 45001 and local legislation.
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments, audits and incident investigations, and prepare related reports.
• Lead H&S trainings for employees, contractors and visitors, and support emergency response planning and drills.
• Provide technical guidance on HSE matters, participate in safety committees and drive continuous improvement of H&S performance.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or a related H&S field.
• Minimum five years of progressive HSE experience, preferably in the Gulf region.
• Strong knowledge of Saudi HSE legislation, OSHA/EMS, COSHH and ISO standards.
• Fluent in both Arabic and English at business level.

Required skills

• NEBOSH IGC certification.
• Emergency drills, fire fighting and first aid competence.
• Occupational health and safety audit experience.
• Report preparation and safety training delivery.