Valentin Balan
Health and safety
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About
Results-driven SSHE Director with 10+ years of progressive leadership across complex, multi-site enterprise operations. Currently directing a £15.5M+ capital investment programme — the largest passive fire safety transformation in Millennium Hotels & Resorts' history — spanning a 22-property UK & EU portfolio. Proven record of delivering 96% group-wide compliance, preventing £11.5M+ in asset forfeitures, maintaining 5-star hygiene ratings, and positioning organisations ahead of legislative change including Martyn's Law, the Building
Safety Act, ISO 45001, 9001, 14001 and Legionella control requirements. Recognised for transforming SSHE from a cost centre to a strategic business enabler through digital innovation, enterprise system implementation,
and authoritative C-suite advisory.
Experience
Results-driven SSHE Director with 10+ years of progressive leadership across complex, multi-site enterprise operations. Currently directing a £15.5M+ capital investment programme — the largest passive fire safety transformation in Millennium Hotels & Resorts' history — spanning a 22-property UK & EU portfolio. Proven record of delivering 96% group-wide compliance, preventing £11.5M+ in asset forfeitures, maintaining 5-star hygiene ratings, and positioning organisations ahead of legislative change including Martyn's Law, the Building
Safety Act, ISO 45001, 9001, 14001 and Legionella control requirements. Recognised for transforming SSHE from a cost centre to a strategic business enabler through digital innovation, enterprise system implementation,
and authoritative C-suite advisory.
Education
Health, Safety & Fire
▪ NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
▪ NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
▪ IOSH Managing Safely | CertIOSH | Working towards CMIOSH (expected 2026)
▪ NVQ Fire Doors — Accredited Inspector | Passive Fire Safety Specialist
▪ Fire Risk Assessment — RoSPA Assured
▪ SSG Level 3 — Legionella Control for Responsible Persons
▪ Written Scheme Writing for Domestic Premises (HXT-W28)Building Safety & Environment
▪ Building Safety Act: — CIOB Academy
▪ CDM Regulations 2015 — RoSPA Assured
▪ Environmental Impact Assessment Essentials — SHEilds
Security & Risk Management
▪ ISRM Level 5 — Corporate Risk & Crisis Management
▪ ISRM Level 4 — Foundations of Security & Risk Management
▪ SIA Close Protection Operative
Additional
▪ Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene | First Aid | AED | Triage Training
