Heath and Safety Director

Roll Summary

At LEGOLAND New York Resort, safety is at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for an experienced and influential Health & Safety Director to shape and deliver our resort-wide health and safety strategy, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for our guests, employees and contractors.

This is a highly visible leadership role, working closely with the Resort Leadership Team and partnering with colleagues across Merlin Entertainments to drive a proactive safety culture, manage critical risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support the continued growth and success of the Resort.

As a key member of the leadership team, you'll help create an environment where safety is more than a requirement—it's a core value embedded in every aspect of our operation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and deliver the Resort's Health & Safety strategy, aligned with Merlin Entertainments' global safety vision and priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify, assess and effectively manage operational risks.
• Drive a positive, proactive safety culture where accountability and continuous improvement are embedded across all teams.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local health and safety legislation, including OSHA requirements.
• Provide expert guidance and support on health and safety matters across resort operations, attractions, accommodation and support functions.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Health & Safety team.
• Oversee governance, assurance, reporting and performance monitoring processes.
• Support the development and delivery of new attractions, capital projects and operational initiatives by ensuring robust safety considerations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, industry bodies and external stakeholders on health and safety matters.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance relating to Security, First Aid and occupational health programmes.
• Champion innovation and best practice, continuously enhancing safety performance across the Resort.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a strategic and collaborative leader with a passion for creating safe, high-performing environments.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health & safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum six years' experience in a senior Health & Safety leadership role.
• Experience operating within a complex, high-hazard environment.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and health and safety compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
• Experience developing and implementing successful safety strategies and programs.
• Strong leadership, coaching and people development skills.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Health & Safety certifications such as ASP, CSP or equivalent.
• Experience within hospitality, leisure, attractions, manufacturing, construction, transportation or other high-risk industries.
• Experience supporting major projects, construction programs or operational start-up activities.