A key role in the efficient operational delivery of the Tattoo, including safety, security and customer experience.
This is a temporary position from 10 June – 2 September 2026. You will work a minimum of 40 hours between 07:00-23:30 daily Monday to Sunday, although additional hours may be required. You will be working on a rota basis with the Deputy Site Manager(s) to ensure that a supervisor is always present. Regular late night and weekend work will be required.
Job Purpose Summary:
This role is critical to the efficient delivery of operations on the Esplanade, both on show days and non-show days. The role requires effective and timely coordination with partners and the committed support of the deputy and site team to achieve the desired results. The role also plays a key role in pre-show safety and management checks and working with the facilities management team to ensure a positive customer experience. Reporting to the Venue Coordinator, the Site Manager will work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to ensure this positive experience.
Key Duties:
* Site Security/Safety:
* Maintain a secure site, keeping members of the public from accessing restricted areas
* Handover the site each evening to the security team and brief them accordingly
* Control and coordinate vehicle access to the site, working closely with HES Esplanade team and site security
* Conduct daily safety checks and maintain a live log of all health & safety issues, managing the data to be reflective of each hazard/incident status via Safety Culture
* Coordinate requests for personnel access to the site, ensuring that visitors are appropriately accredited
* Ensure that site inductions for contractors and relevant staff are conducted
* Support the Production Manager to ensure contractors adhere to site rules and submit risk assessments and other documentation for their work on the stands
* Manage any initial response procedures e.g. fire alarms
* Site Logistics:
* Coordinate with the Senior Site Project Manager and Facilities Management Team to ensure the site is kept clean and clear of waste
* Ensure that the site is ready for inhabitation on show days, and rest areas are set up as per specifications for each event
* Work with the site stewards and event team to ensure event signage is in situ prior to each event
* Manage the site event equipment storage and maintenance
* Understanding of temporary site electrical installation
* Site Management:
* Manage the Site Assistants and Deputy Site Managers including creating rotas, managing absences and HR reporting
* Manual handling work will be required
* Ad hoc support to Tattoo core staff
* Awareness of Health & Safety at work legislation, with demonstrable understanding and application of skills
* Approachable, helpful, and confident
* Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships
* Proficiency in Microsoft Packages
* Over 18 years of age
* First Aid Qualified
* Health & Safety at work qualification
* Security Industry Authority licence holder
* Knowledge of ASANA project management and/or Safety Culture
Deadline for applications: Tuesday 12 May 2026
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