Accepting applications until: 

25 October 2024

Job Description

Event Safety Manager 

Reporting of the Role

This role reports to the Director of Legal, Audio & Commercial 

Overview of Job

Global is committed to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees, talent, and audiences and is seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Safety Manager to join its legal and compliance team.

The successful candidate will play a pivitol role in ensuring the safety of all Global’s live events, outside broadcasts, experiential activations and other creative endeavours and will work closely with Global’s internal teams, external contractors and commercial partners to deliver safe and successful events and activities both in the UK and internationally. 

Global operates across a number of safety critical environments and this role is fundamental to ensure a strong safety track record is both maintained and enhanced, including:- 

• Events ranging from Classic FM’s Rising Stars to Capital’s Summertime Ball across venues from the Royal Albert Hall to Wembley stadium; 

• Outside broadcasts ranging from activities taking place on Global’s rooftop in Leicester Square to activities in Paris with Team GB;

• Presenter challenges such as Amanda Holden scaling the Blackpool Tower;

• Experiential activations such as Fast X rally;

• Multiple broadcast studios and presenters with activities ranging from election coverage to overseas travel; 

• Newsgathering for LBC and Global’s podcasts, including high risk journalism activities; and 

• Supercharged promotions such as Jet 2 and Virgin Voyages. 

3 best things about the job

• Influencing the safety culture of a dynamic, fast-paced and innovative organisation, working across multiple events and other creative endeavours.

• Leading and implementing initiatives that promote proportional risk management.

• Being part of a high performing, respected team with the opportunity for personal professional development and growth.

Measures of success – 

In the first few months, you would have:

• Established a reputation as the “go-to” person for safety advice in respect of Global’s events and other creative endeavours. 

• Developed strong working relationships with the other safety departments within Global by being approachable, knowledgeable and pragmatic.

• Implemented initiatives and managed projects that improve stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities of the role

• Maintain, review and develop Global’s safety management systems, including the EHS Management System.

• Review creative briefs, proposals and projects to advise on suitable management controls.

• Risk assess complex creative activities and develop event safety plans.

• Promote practical risk management by developing and delivering accredited and in-house training. 

• Conduct assurance monitoring of Global’s contractors, content creation, promotional activities and events. 

• Incident investigation, escalation, management and reporting.

• Work together with the other safety deparments within Global to manage the H&S risk register.

• Stay up to date with new and upcoming safety legislation and guidance to ensure that Global is compliant and follows best practice. 

• Help create a group-wide culture focused on a safe, secure and healthy working environment for all working in partnership with senior managers across the business, empowering them to be proactive in meeting their responsibilities and in ensuring continual improvement of safety within their respective parts of the businesses.

• Manage budgets in order to deliver effective and efficient safety performance, develop third party relationships and understand alternative management solutions and market leading approaches. 

What you will need
The ideal candidate will be proactive and solution focused, with the ability to remain calm and make sound decisions whilst working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. They will be flexible and adaptable and willing to develop and implement innovative solutions and be capable of the following:
 

Effective Communication:

• To articulate a clear message and persuade and influence others to gain support for ideas or actions in the best interest of the organisation. 

• Strong business relationship and partnership builder – with internal and externals partners, customers, and suppliers.

• Strong in setting standards and getting buy-in to meet those standards.

• To promote a culture of safety to ensure that all relevant Globallers are engaged with safety practices. 

H&S Management:

• Ensure that all events and/or ad-hoc activities comply with the relevant health and safety legislation, company policies and industry guidance.

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of relevant legal requirements, including crowd management, fire safety and first aid provisions.

• Provide regular safety training and support to Globallers on health & safety and best practices.

Event Planning & Risk Management:

• Lead the safety planning process for all events and other ad-hoc creative activities, including detailed risk assessments and event safety plans which identify and mitigate the associated risks.

• Develop and implement risk management strategies and contingency plans.

• Collaborate with various departments and contractors to ensure risk management practices are integrated into all aspects of the events and other ad-hoc creative activities. 

• Develop and implement emergency plans and evacuation procedures tailored to the specific nature and sale of each event

• Ensure suitable inductions are in place for event staff, volunteers and contractors.

On-Site Safety Management 

• Oversee the setup, operation and breakdown of events; working with the events team to ensure all safety measures are adhered to throughout.

• Act as the primary point of contact for health & safety matters during events, conducting site inspections and addressing any issues promptly. 

• Coordinate with external agencies such as security firms, medical teams and local authorities to ensure comprehensive safety coverage. 

Post-Event Review

• Conduct post-event reviews, gathering feedback to continuously improve safety processes and protocols. 

• Compile reports on safety incidents, if any, and recommend actionable improvements for future events.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• To understand, respect and respond to others’ priorities and needs, working in partnership to achieve the best outcome that benefits the organisation, protected business and one that can meet its commercial objectives. 

• To break down barriers and overcome obstacles, recognising other departments as internal customers, and identifying ways to share information to achieve desired results.

• Proven leadership and team management abilities. 

Results Driven:

• To set standards and goals for self and others that will result in achieving and exceeding expectations.

Qualification and Knowledge areas: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing health and safety at large-scale events, preferably within the entertainment industry.

• In-depth knowledge of UK safety regulations and guidance, including CDM (Construction, Design and Management) regulations, fire safety and crowd control,. 

• A Level 6 Health & Safety 

• Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent membership of a similar professional body (preferable)