Director of Safety Management

Irwin & Colton Limited; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in live entertainment is seeking a dynamic Director of Safety Management to lead their global safety strategy. This pivotal role involves enhancing health and safety systems, ensuring compliance with international regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture across diverse teams. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in large-scale events, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. With a focus on best practices and cultural transformation, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level experience in health and safety management.
• Expert knowledge of UK legislation and international compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Group's health and safety strategy across all entities.
• Oversee compliance in key risk areas including CDM and fire safety.
• Develop and implement a training framework to raise standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Health and Safety Management

Compliance Knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

BSc or equivalent

CMIOSH

Job description

Director of Safety Management | Superstruct Entertainment
Salary: £120,000 - £140,000 + Benefits
London-based with regular international travel

Are you ready to lead safety on a global stage?

We're delighted to have been exclusively retained by Superstruct Entertainment, a global live entertainment platform behind some of the world's most iconic music festivals and events. From Europe to Australia, they bring together millions of fans through a diverse and dynamic portfolio. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a forward-thinking Director of Safety Management to lead the Group-wide health and safety strategy.

This is a rare opportunity to join at a senior level and shape the safety culture of a global business. Reporting to the Director of Operations and based at their London headquarters, you'll oversee and enhance health and safety systems across their entire international footprint. You'll lead on strategic development, compliance, and cultural transformation - embedding best-in-class safety practices that align with their ambitious goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the Group's health and safety strategy across all entities and locations.
• Continually review and improve the management systems in line with global legislation and best practice.
• Oversee compliance in key risk areas, including CDM, asbestos, legionella, RIDDOR, COSHH, and fire safety.
• Build and maintain primary authority relationships in core markets.
• Provide high-level guidance to the Board and senior stakeholders.
• Develop and implement a training and development framework to raise standards and awareness across teams.
• Drive incident investigation, accurate reporting, and follow-up.
• Build a strong safety culture aligned to company values and lead the roadmap to ISO45001 accreditation.
• Support the structure, development, and high performance of Health and Safety teams across the Group.

What we're looking for:

• NEBOSH Diploma / BSc (or equivalent) and CMIOSH.
• Significant senior-level experience, ideally within large-scale events, live entertainment or related transferable industry experience.
• Expert knowledge of UK legislation and international compliance frameworks.
• Ability to influence at every level, from boardroom to backstage.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work flexibly.

To apply or find out more, contact Matthew Cathcart at or call [phone].