Job description
Event Health & Safety Officer
Hertford | Up to £40,000 DOE
Role includes travel to UK-wide events
About the Company
Our client is a leading UK-based event management company delivering some of the country's most iconic consumer events. They create inspiring, exciting and entertaining experiences that celebrate community, tradition and innovation.
About the Role
We are looking for a new Event Health & Safety Advisor. This is a hands-on, on-site position responsible for the health, safety and welfare of staff, contractors, participants and visitors across our portfolio of large-scale UK events. You'll work closely with the Head of Operations to implement safety protocols, lead risk assessments, and ensure compliance throughout the planning, build, live and breakdown phases of each event.
Key Responsibilities
Interested? Apply now to join a team behind some of the UK's best-loved events.
Hertford | Up to £40,000 DOE
Role includes travel to UK-wide events
About the Company
Our client is a leading UK-based event management company delivering some of the country's most iconic consumer events. They create inspiring, exciting and entertaining experiences that celebrate community, tradition and innovation.
About the Role
We are looking for a new Event Health & Safety Advisor. This is a hands-on, on-site position responsible for the health, safety and welfare of staff, contractors, participants and visitors across our portfolio of large-scale UK events. You'll work closely with the Head of Operations to implement safety protocols, lead risk assessments, and ensure compliance throughout the planning, build, live and breakdown phases of each event.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead H&S operations on-site across multiple large-scale event locations
- Carry out site inspections and visits throughout event lifecycles
- Ensure compliance with UK safety legislation and best practice
- Liaise with event teams, contractors and local authorities on consistent safety standards
- Investigate incidents and coordinate follow-up actions and reporting
- Provide practical guidance on safe working practices
- Build a positive H&S culture with stakeholders at all levels
- Lead contractor management and CDM 2015 compliance
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- Proven H&S experience on outdoor, consumer-facing events
- Strong knowledge of CDM 2015
- Confident handling sensitive situations with diplomacy and clarity
- Ability to translate complex regulations into clear, practical guidance
- Experience with H&S management systems
- A practical, hands-on approach
- Ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure
- UK-wide travel required, including overnight stays at events
- Outdoor, physically active role across all seasons
Interested? Apply now to join a team behind some of the UK's best-loved events.
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