Start Date: June or July
Reporting directly to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Overlay Manager, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Venue Health & Safety Managers will lead the Event Delivery Partner’s planning to ensure the safe and secure participation of all workforce, spectators and all other client groups at competition venues. They 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. This role will foster a proactive safety culture, conduct risk assessments, and ensure robust emergency response plans are in place and understood by all stakeholders.
Department: Venue Management
Location: Glasgow
Working arrangements
The role will initially be based at the Organising Company’s Glasgow city centre office, with visits to competition venues as required to support the effective delivery of responsibilities. As the Games approach, the role will transition to being primarily based at your assigned competition venue.
The position is initially contracted for 37.5 hours per week (with a 30‑minute lunch break), with office attendance aligned to the Organising Company’s working pattern. During the delivery phase, individuals will be allocated to specific venues and will be required to work shifts, earls (morning‑afternoons) and lates (afternoons‑evenings). 10 hours per shift, 6 days on, 1 day off.
Please note this role will be recruited and contracted by Harrier UK Ltd.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the Event Delivery Partner delivers a harm‑free environment for all client groups including athletes, team & technical officials, media and spectators that attend the Glasgow 2026 competition venues.
* Implement Health & Safety management plans for the event in full compliance with Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) and Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Music and other Events.
* Contribute to the development of venue emergency response plans, including Fire Plan, Evacuation Plan, Invacuation Plan and contingency plans for loss of power, temporary structure failure, etc.
* 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 Health & Safety aspects with other functions, including Medical, Overlay (Principal Contractor/CDM H&S) and Security (public safety).
* Implement safety protocols, drive innovation, deliver training and conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance, delivering a safe and memorable event for everyone.
* Review and approve RAMS for non‑construction activities including catering concessions and sponsor activation installations. Monitor on‑site activities to ensure alignment with RAMS.
* Represent the operational Health & Safety resources to ensure full compliance with Health & Safety management plans throughout the Games operational period.
Experience
* At least 3 years of proven experience 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 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 development of a proactive safety culture.
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate safety policies, procedures and training delivery.
* Advanced risk‑management skills for identification, assessment and documentation of health & safety risks.
Behaviours
* Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
* A proactive attitude that anticipates health & safety risks, maintains industry best practice and stays ahead of regulatory changes.
* A clear and confident communicator who will lead the Event Delivery Partner’s health & safety culture.
* Excellent relationship builder with ability to contribute to diverse teams and interact with a wide variety of internal and external clients and audiences.
* Embedding sustainability and diversity within the planning and delivery of all venue operations.
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