Assistant Manager - Health & Safety (4 Months Contract)

About the role

A 4-month temporary contract position as Assistant Manager - Health & Safety in Dubai, working on site within the HSE department. The role leads, supervises and coordinates with the Health and Safety team for all stages of exhibitions and non-exhibition work (build-up, event time and tear-down), and monitors H&S within the DWTC complex under the lead of the Health and Safety Acting Assistant Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing HSE policies, standards and guidelines for venues and exhibitions, and ensure compliance with local regulations, international standards and organisational policies.
• Support the Manager and AVP in updating and maintaining rules and regulations so they meet accepted codes of practice and statutory requirements, including Dubai Municipality, Civil Defence and other standards.
• Carry out regular inspections and risk assessments of venues, events, exhibitions and facilities, and monitor daily event and exhibition activities against HSE standards.
• Advise on risk mitigation strategies with department heads and event organisers, deliver HSE training to employees, contractors and exhibitors, and run awareness campaigns.
• Help establish emergency response plans, evacuation procedures and first aid provisions, and organise emergency drills on schedule.
• Oversee helipad operations and support daily activities in line with GCAA and DCAA guidelines.
• Support sustainability initiatives such as waste management and energy efficiency, and implement ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 across destinations.
• Track and report HSE performance metrics (incidents, inspections, compliance) to senior management, and take part in internal and external audits with corrective and preventive action plans.
• Manage contractors, permits to work, inductions, inspections and close-outs, and help introduce HSE management software.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in occupational health, safety, environmental science or a related field.
• NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent HSE certification.
• 7+ years of HSE experience, preferably in events, exhibitions or venue management.
• Strong reporting and communication skills in English; Arabic preferred.

Required skills

• Computer literacy and presentation skills.
• Understanding of AutoCAD drawings and technical specifications.
• Preferred: events and exhibition experience.