Valentin Balan

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.

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.

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