Operational Health & Safety Manager
Application Deadline: 8 August 2025
Department: Venue Management
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Glasgow
Description
Reporting directly to the Venue Manager for Trivandi’s delivery, the Operational Health & Safety Manager will lead the planning to ensure the safe and secure participation of all workforces, spectators, and other client groups at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competition venues. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive health and safety strategies that align with licensing requirements and best practices for large-scale, multi-sport events. Your expertise will be crucial in fostering a proactive safety culture, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring that robust emergency response plans are in place and understood by all stakeholders.
Working Arrangements
The role will commence in the Organising Company’s Glasgow city centre office, with visits required to competition venues to fully deliver the responsibilities of the role. The location for the role will transition to being based at the competition venue as we approach the Games.
The role will be contracted for 40 hours per week, with requirements to be in the office aligned to the Organising Company’s planned working pattern. All travel to your place of work will be at your own cost. During the Games operational period, shift patterns are likely to be required, which could include weekends.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the delivery of a harm-free environment for all client groups, including athletes, team & technical officials, media, and spectators attending Glasgow 2026 competition venues.
* Develop Health & Safety management plans for the event in full compliance and/or in accordance with the following guides: Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) and Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Music and Other Events.
* Develop venue emergency response plans, including Fire Plan, Evacuation Plan, Invacuation Plan, and venue contingency plans (e.g. loss of power, temporary structure failure).
* Work closely with venue teams, contractors, and local authorities to support the licensing requirements of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competition venues.
* Fully participate in Venue Operational Planning, coordinating all aspects of Health & Safety with other involved functions, including Medical, Overlay (Principal Contractor/CDM H&S), and Security (public safety).
* Implement safety protocols, drive innovation, deliver training, and conduct audits to ensure compliance and deliver a safe and memorable event for everyone involved.
* Review and approve RAMS for non-construction activities, including catering concessions and sponsor activation installation.
* Lead a team of operational Health & Safety resources to ensure full compliance with the Health & Safety management plans throughout the Games operational period.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience
* At least 5 years of proven experience in developing and implementing health & safety services at major events involving spectators.
* Direct experience with crowd management, temporary structures, emergency planning, and compliance with UK and international safety standards.
* Hold advanced health & safety professional qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH etc.).
* A track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement in health & safety practices.
Competencies
* Strong leadership and communication skills to support the development of a proactive safety culture.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate safety policies and procedures, as well as deliver training.
* Advanced skills in risk management for the identification, assessment, and documentation of health & safety risks.
Behaviours
* Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* A proactive attitude that enables you to anticipate health & safety risks while maintaining industry best practice and staying ahead of regulatory changes.
* A clear and confident communicator who will lead the health & safety culture.
* Excellent relationship builder, able to make strong contributions to diverse teams and interact with a wide variety of internal and external clients and audiences.
* Committed to embedding sustainability and diversity within the planning and delivery of all venue operations.
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