Event Health & Safety Manager

Reporting to: Jan Rankou (Operations Account Director)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualified applicant with a clear passion for Event Health and Safety to join our in house team. The role will suit an applicant who is looking for a full time permanent position, or a freelancer looking for a longer full time/part time contract role. The role will suit someone with at least two three years' experience working in the live events industry with experience gained onsite at outdoor events and festivals.

The role is primarily based in Hoxton, London and has a good split of office and on site work. There will be a requirement to work away from home regularly during the week and at weekends (occasionally abroad), particularly over the summer period from May - September. Due to the ongoing situation regarding train travel and disruption, the candidate will need to be based in London, avoiding the need to commute long distances.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Account Management for OPS team clients.
• Working closely with the Production Team at The Fair and Creative Producers at We Are Placemaking to ensure all events are delivered safely and in line with relevant legislation.
• Write Event Safety Management Plans, Risk Assessments and associated appendices for a variety of events, festivals and public realm activations.
• Act as the lead Health & Safety Manager on site for events of up to 15,000 person capacity.
• Work alongside other members of the OPS team to deliver Event H&S training for a selection of our clients.
• Liaise with multi agency representatives from the SAG and Local Authority during planning phases to advance events through the SAG process and during the live event.
• Lead on site Emergency Liaison Team (ELT) Meetings where required.
• Undertake dynamic risk assessments during a live show.
• Support with Premises Licence Applications.
• Submit other event licensing and permissions including Temporary Event Notice applications (TENs) and Section 30 notifications.
• Supplier Auditing (reviewing sub contractor and caterer RAMS and insurances).
• RIDDOR reporting.
• Draft PowerPoint or Keynote presentations and contribute to new business pitches.
• Undertake on site Safety Inspections and Risk Mitigation Audits (with photo log) and report back to clients (Production Managers/Site Managers etc).

PERSON SPECIFICATION

At least one of the following minimum qualifications are crucial:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
• National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (NVQ/SVQ) Level 6, Health and Safety at Work

Essential Requirements (Skills)

• Ability to plan ahead.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to manage a diverse client portfolio.
• Previous Health & Safety experience gained in the live events industry.
• Confidence to work as an Event Health & Safety Manager on site at large scale outdoor events and festivals.
• An awareness of Licensing legislation and the application process (Premises Licences and TENs).
• Knowledge of the SAG Process.
• Confident in speaking to all levels of personnel (clients, suppliers, emergency services, local authority etc).
• Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel.
• Previous experience working onsite as an Event Health & Safety Advisor at outdoor events and festivals with a capacity of 10,000 or more.
• Previous experience working at a small independent agency.
• Additional skills/qualifications such as Crowd Safety Management.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are committed to creating the best possible experiences for everyone, and for everyone to be valued and included. We are committed to equality of opportunities and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marriage, caring responsibilities, or pregnancy and maternity.

We welcome applications from deaf and disabled people. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply for the position or attend an interview, please let us know.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working options (2 days per week from home, flexible hours)
• Holiday pay (additional holiday with years served) + birthday off with pay
• Option to join company share scheme after 3 years' service
• Company Cycle Scheme
• Discounted in office gym membership
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Access to workshops, training, and industry events
• Attendance at our portfolio of festivals and events