Health & Safety Manager (UK)

About us

We’re an award–winning, global production and creative agency creating live experiences that stay with you for a lifetime. We produce some of the biggest and most highly acclaimed events across the Middle East and Europe, with the biggest artists from across the world. Find out more at: and check out our instagram.

We pride ourselves on being a fantastic place to work, and know that our people are at the heart of what we do. We currently hold the title of UK Production Agency of the Year for 2024 and 2023, and are growing rapidly in terms of client base and international footprint.

About the role

This role will play a pivotal part in ensuring the health, safety and well–being of all individuals remain at the highest standard at our events. You will lead the safety on Far and Beyond Projects, advising on Health and Safety best practices whilst continuously monitoring and advising.

Your responsibilities will include developing and implementing health and safety protocols, conducting risk assessments and collaborating closely with teams to maintain compliance with regulations and industry standards.

This role will be based within the UK, but will work on projects within the UK and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and advising on health, safety and welfare best practices during project lead–up and all onsite phases of an event.
• Production of event specific H&S documentation, including the Event Safety Plans, Risk Assessments, Adverse Weather Plans and Construction Phase Plans amongst others.
• Liaison with clients, project management teams and key stakeholders with regards to all elements relating to the health and safety management system to be implemented for their events.
• Undertake a monitoring and response function throughout the live event phase of an event and provide advice to senior event management team members.
• Liaison with event suppliers and monitoring of their activities throughout the construction phase of an event. Including collation of contractor H&S documentation for review and comments prior to their start of work on site.
• Act as the events representative for health and safety when liaising with statutory and non–statutory agencies and authorities.
• Management of H&S freelancers appointed for the event throughout the onsite phase.
• Liaison and coordination with other departments throughout the project lifecycle including licensing, site management and technical production management.
• Remaining up to date with H&S legislation and guidance and providing accurate advice to project management teams.
• Liaising with other departments responsible for public safety throughout an event including, but not limited to, security, medical and environmental health teams.
• Working with senior members of the event management team, including the Event/Project Manager and Licensing Manager/Coordinator, to ensure the appropriate Emergency Plans are in place for the event.
• Work in coordination with teams responsible for crowd safety for the development of a suitable Crowd Management Plan for the event, including advising on the appropriate capacity for events and emergency evacuation requirements in line with current available guidance.
• Attendance at meetings with the local authority and agencies as required.
• Attendance at site visits and to work in liaison with the Site Manager/Director on the development of site plans to ensure all necessary measures to ensure public and staff safety are factored into the site plan.
• If working overseas, research into local H&S legislation and requirements and ensure these are factored into the delivery of an event.
• Implementation of event specific and company wide policies onsite and throughout all phases of an events life cycle.
• Liaison with the FAB Health, Safety and Licensing Manager on the development of policies, processes and documentation for use across the company’s events and offices. Additionally on identifying health and safety training and development opportunities for FAB staff members.
• Creation, dissemination and implementation of site inductions and site rules for respective events.
• Incident, accident and near miss response and investigation. Ensuring details are collated and disseminated to senior management members so actions can be taken to avoid a recurrence.
• Responsible for making sure all H&S policies and documentation are adhered to onsite.
• Liaison with the host city/town team to assist and advise with the planning and delivery of their responsibilities.
• Create key relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal Far and Beyond departments online and in person.
• You will act as the Far and Beyond representative on respective projects: representing the company in the best possible light at all times, maintaining the company ethos and culture throughout.
• Demonstrate the capability to thrive with minimal supervision, efficiently tracking and managing multiple processes, including budgetary considerations, to achieve project milestones.
• Leverage computer skills and familiarity with Google suite and slack to streamline workflow, documentation, and communication within the team.
• Employ exceptional organisational skills to orchestrate and coordinate tasks, resources, project budgets and timelines effectively, contributing to project efficiency and success.
• Communicate with and manage a team effectively, utilising strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and maintain a cohesive and motivated working environment.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast–paced setting by embracing challenges and adapting quickly to evolving project needs or unexpected shifts in priorities.
• At certain times, fulfil other significant roles on projects that they aren’t necessarily leading (i.e. FOH Manager).
• Directly reports into the Head of Events, but may also take direction from the Managing Director.

About you Essential

• Previous experience in health and safety management/advisory.
• Hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety as minimum (or equivalent).
• Familiar with the UK legal framework for health and safety and its application to live events.
• Experience in producing detailed and accurate paperwork to a high standard.
• Be adaptable and have the ability to think quickly and work under pressure.
• Happy to travel and work throughout the UK and overseas as required.
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multiple processes.
• Excellent communication and administrative skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, both internally and externally as set by outside agencies.

Desirable

• Full UK driver’s licence.
• Experience in planning and organisation of live events.
• Experience and qualification in Crowd Management.
• Experience in liaising and working with security, medical, and environmental health on project sites.
• Experience working with statutory and non–statutory agencies, including working within a Safety Advisory Group/Joint Advisory Group.

Salary

GBP60,000 per annum (pro rata)

Agreement Type & Length

One year fixed term contract (with opportunity to extend)

Start Date

ASAP

Location

Working from our London office (central) or Midlands office (Donington) 5 days a week with occasional working from home; but travel as required for projects and meetings.

Working Hours

Generally Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm or 10am – 6pm, and extra hours as needed. Should you have to go on site, onsite hours vary in length but are generally 8am – 8pm and longer on show days (this can also include weekends).

Benefits Package

• Holiday allowance: Uncapped allowance, plus National UK Holidays.
• Healthy Living Allowance – we proactively support our team to feel their best and provide the opportunity to apply for monthly contributions towards their favourite physical activities or subscriptions.
• Monthly phone contribution.
• Annual FAB team events, with seasonal celebration events.
• Sociable office environment with frequent team social events (yes we do really like each other!).
• Access to CharlieHR perks and discounts.
• Company pension enrolment.
• All equipment provided as required.
• International travel insurance when travelling for projects.
• Far and Beyond to arrange all working visas as required (if working internationally).

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