James Murphy

Global Health & Safety Manager

Egham, England, United Kingdom

About

I am a Group Health a Safety Manager dedicated to building resilient safety cultures across diverse hospitality portfolios. ​At VHC, I act as a key strategic advisor, overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive safety frameworks across the entire estate. I partner with stakeholders to mitigate risk, reduce liability, and ensure our safety protocols are as robust as our hospitality is welcoming. ​Key Expertise: Safety Strategy Development | Risk Mitigation | Security Policy | Multi-site Estate Management | Regulatory Compliance

Experience

  • Global Health & Safety Manager at Virgin Hotels Collection
    Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Group Health and Safety Manager at Virgin Limited Edition
    Jun 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Benugo (5 yrs 3 mos)
    • Head of Health and Safety
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2023 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • Food, Health & Safety Manager
      Apr 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • BaxterStorey (2 yrs 9 mos)
    • Regional Food and Health & Safety Manager
      Sep 2016 - Apr 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • H&S and Claims Coordinator
      Aug 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 2 mos