We're working with a leading UK organisation operating within large-scale venues and live events, who are looking to appoint an experienced Safety Manager to join their Safety & Wellbeing function.
This role is ideal for a Health & Safety professional with strong food safety and event catering experience, particularly within high-footfall, high-risk environments. You'll act as a visible safety ambassador, driving best practice, compliance, and a positive safety culture across event operations.
You'll play a key role in managing safety standards at major events, supporting matchday / event documentation, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, client standards, and relevant regulatory bodies, and providing clear reporting and feedback post-event.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and drive Health & Safety and Food Safety initiatives across multi-site operations
Act as a trusted advisor to operational teams, influencing safety performance at all levels
Ensure compliance with national H&S legislation, food safety regulations, and industry standards
Support safety planning and documentation for large-scale events and live environments
Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions
Deliver food safety and H&S training to operational teams
Conduct audits, inspections, and site visits across UK locations
Champion continuous improvement and challenge unsafe behaviours constructively
Manage multiple safety-related projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Skills & Experience Required
Proven experience in Health & Safety management within hospitality, food service, events, or other high-risk sectors
Strong background in food safety, auditing, and inspections
NEBOSH General Certificate and IOSH qualification (or equivalent)
Confident conducting risk assessments and accident investigations
Highly organised, compliance-focused, and capable of working autonomously
Strong IT skills and professional integrity
Willingness to travel across the UK as required
Desirable (but not essential)
ISO auditing experience
Environmental Management exposure
Advanced Food Hygiene qualification or extensive practical experience
Train the Trainer certification
Previous leadership or line management experience within HSE
Comfortable working in fast-moving, event-led environments
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