Reporting to: Jan Rankou (Operations Account Director)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualified applicant with a clear passion for Event Health and Safety to join our in-house team. The role will suit an applicant who is looking for a full-time permanent position, or a freelancer looking for a longer full-time/part-time contract role. The role will suit someone with at least two – three years’ experience working in the live events industry with experience gained onsite at outdoor events and festivals.
The role is primarily based in Hoxton, London and has a good split of office and on-site work. There will be a requirement to work away from home regularly during the week and at weekends (occasionally abroad), particularly over the summer period from May – September. Due to the ongoing situation regarding train travel and disruption, the candidate will need to be based in London, avoiding the need to commute long distances.
Account Management for OPS team clients.
Working closely with the Production Team at The Fair and Creative Producers at We Are Placemaking to ensure all events are delivered safely and in line with relevant legislation.
Write Event Safety Management Plans, Risk Assessments and associated appendices for a variety of events, festivals and public realm activations.
Write Risk Assessments for a variety of events, festivals and public realm activations.
Acting as the lead Health & Safety Manager on-site for events of up to 15,000 person capacity.
Working alongside other members of the OPS team to deliver Event H&S training for a selection of our clients.
Liaising with multi-agency representatives from the SAG and Local Authority during planning phases to advance events through the SAG process and during the live event.
To lead onsite Emergency Liaison Team (ELT) Meetings where required.
To undertake dynamic risk assessments during a live show
Supporting with Premises Licence Applications
Submitting other event licensing and permissions including Temporary Event Notice applications (TEN’s) and Section 30 notifications.
Supplier Auditing (reviewing sub-contractor and caterer RAMS and Insurances etc)
RIDDOR Reporting
Ability to draft PowerPoint or Keynote presentations and contribute to new business pitches
Undertaking on-site Safety Inspections and Risk Mitigation Audits (with photo log) and reporting back to clients (Production Managers/Site Managers etc)
At least one of the following minimum qualifications are crucial:
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (NVQ/SVQ) Level 6, Health and Safety at Work
Essential Requirements (Skills)
Accurate timekeeping
Ability to plan ahead
Strong time management and organisational skills
Ability to prioritise workload
Ability to manage a diverse client portfolio
Previous Health & Safety experience gained in the live events industry
Confidence to work as an Event Health & Safety Manager on-site at largescale outdoor events and festivals
An awareness of Licensing legislation and the application process (Premises Licences and TENs)
Knowledge of the SAG Process
Confident in speaking to all levels of personnel (clients (including Director level), suppliers, emergency services, local authority etc)
Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
Desirable
Previous experience working onsite as an Event Health & Safety Advisor at outdoor events and festivals with a capacity of 10,000 or more.
Previous experience working at small independent agency.
Additional skills/qualifications such as Crowd Safety Management.
The closing date for applications is 09/06/2025 and initial interviews will take place in the week of 16/06/2025.
Please apply by sending your CV and/or a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification to wo********@we*****.london with subject title ‘OPS Health & Safety Manager’.
Successful candidates will be invited for a 15-minute phone call to assess suitability for the role, followed by a 30-minute interview in person or via Teams. There may be a requirement for a final, in person interview with the C.E.O/C.O.O.
If you would like to speak with somebody about the application process before applying, please email or call us on 0203 916 6310. Applications via video or audio file will also be accepted and will be treated with equal consideration – please outline how you meet the personal specification in your recording.
We will try our best to respond to every applicant including those who are not invited for an interview, and we will try to give helpful feedback (this may not always be possible due to the volume of applicants).
We strive to create the best possible experiences for everyone, and for everyone to be valued and included. Our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our family – they are the magic behind the machine.
We are committed to equality of opportunities and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marriage, caring responsibilities, or pregnancy and maternity.
We welcome applications from deaf and disabled people. Do you require reasonable adjustments to apply for the position or attend the interview? Please let us know by calling 0203 916 6310 or emailing wo********@we*****.london
The Fair is an independent live event production agency based in East London, specialising in festivals and large-scale events. We have been producing live events for over 20 years, working with some of the most exciting independent festival promoters across the UK to deliver festivals from 5,000–30,000 capacity across music, sports, activities and cultural events.
Our team has delivered festivals and large-scale events including Eastern Electrics, Boiler Room, Wasing on the Mount, Labyrinth on The Thames, and major estate events for clients such as Grosvenor and London Heritage Quarter.
We deliver everything from venue-finding and site design to council liaison, procurement, and on-site production management, helping clients bring ambitious live events to life across the UK and internationally.
The Fair is part of WeGroup, alongside sister agencies Placemaking and OPS, both of which work closely with The Fair to deliver large-scale cultural events, public activations and festival operations.
At The Fair, we strive to produce the best possible experiences for the people we work with. Our team’s expertise, bravery and big-picture thinking are integral to our approach, but it’s our mix of ambition, creativity, fun and flair that really sets us apart.
Our team is our most valuable asset – we are a family, and we work hard to support each other’s development. As a member of The Fair family, you will be supported with regular personal and professional development plans, team workshops and training, and access to the Future Learn training platform.
During autumn and winter, the team plans festivals and attends industry events and networking. During festival season, they’re onsite as part of the production crew: building, delivering, and de-rigging live events.
Hybrid working options (2 days per week from home, flexible hours)
Holiday pay (additional holiday with years served) + birthday off with pay
Health Shield membership (to claim back medical expenses)
Option to join company share scheme after 3 years’ service
Company Cycle Scheme
Discounted in-office gym membership
Ongoing personal and professional development
Access to workshops, training, and industry events
Attendance at our portfolio of festivals and events
We strive to create the best possible experiences for everyone, and for everyone to feel valued and included. Our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our family – they are the magic behind the machine.
We are committed to equal opportunities and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marriage, caring responsibilities, or pregnancy and maternity.
We welcome applications from deaf and disabled people. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply for the position or attend an interview, please let us know.
At We Group, we believe in the power of events to inspire, connect, and transform. We champion independent promoters, advocate best practices in production, operations, and safety, and support the wider cultural ecosystem by cultivating new talent, pushing creative boundaries, and prioritising the audience experience. Our commitment extends beyond delivery, from mentoring emerging professionals and driving sustainability in festivals, to leading campaigns like Your Festival Needs You and producing the documentary It Takes a Village. Our team regularly shares expertise at UK and US industry events, while our CEO, Nick, serves as Vice-Chair of AIF, sits on the Advisory Board of NTIA, and contributes to SAGE and the ESA to strengthen support for the live events sector.