[ref. l16227002] HSE & Security Manager

Job Description

Seddiqi Holding is a family-owned and managed company with a unique, diversified portfolio of businesses and brands across numerous sectors. The business units include Ahmed Seddiqi the longest standing and largest unit within the group, Seddiqi Properties, Swiss Watch Services and Mizzen.

We are looking for a Health, Safety, and Environment & Security Manager who will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining Health, safety, environmental policies and practices group wide, and for security Management across the real estate division.

This role ensures that the company meets legal obligations, applies industry best practices and drives a positive safety and security culture to protect employees, assets and the environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Health, Safety & Environment - Group wide responsibility

• Develop and execute the Group-wide HSE strategy.
• Lead the formulation, implementation, and periodic review of HSE policies, procedures, and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Ensure full compliance with local regulations and international health, safety, and environmental standards.

• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct and supervise risk assessments, safety audits, and site inspections to proactively identify hazards and recommend mitigation measures.
• Lead the development and deployment of Emergency Response Plans (ERPs), Crisis Management protocols, and Business Continuity Plans across the organization.

• Design and deliver HSE training programs working in collaboration with the Training & Development team; conduct awareness sessions as needed. Recommend external accredited trainings based on employee roles.
• Monitor third-party service providers to ensure alignment with HSE policies and procedures
• Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance and best practices in health, safety, and environmental management.

1. Security Management - Across real estate division only

• Develop, implement and review security policies, procedures, and control systems
• Oversee the implementation of technical security systems, including surveillance and access control systems, across areas of responsibility
• Ensure compliance to security regulations across areas of responsibility

• Conduct regular security inspections and risk assessments; produce reports to highlight compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage and respond to security incidents and breaches; ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Serve as the primary contact for after-hours security and emergency situations across area of responsibility

• Supervise third-party security service providers across areas of responsibility to ensure performance meets contractual and operational requirements.
• Deliver security awareness training and briefings as required

• Review CCTV footage to investigate incidents; compile evidence and produce detailed reports.
• Maintain incident logs and generate statistical reports for senior leadership.
• Lead or support investigations into security-related events and liaise with law enforcement and regulatory bodies when necessary

In order to be successful in this role, you should have:

• 8-10 years of job-related experience, including 35 years in a managerial role.
• Diploma or professional certification required.
• Prior experience in a safety-related role.
• Experience in both GCC and international environments.
• NEBOSH Diploma and international security qualifications such as CSMP or ASIS are preferred.

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