Event Safety and Planning Advisor - Hybrid

Avon and Somerset Police; Weston-super-Mare; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing programmes

Continued learning and development

Employee Assistance programme

Blue Light Card and Force Club

Free on-site parking

On-site gym facilities

On-site catering facilities

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking an Event Safety & Planning Advisor to join a small team within the operational planning unit. You will advise event planners and partners on safety and policing responsibilities for sporting, festival, and community events, working from a Somerset-based location and blending home/office arrangements.

The role focuses on leading safety aspects of event planning, representing the force at planning meetings, and guiding event organisers on policy.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in events planning.
• A natural communicator with ability to build relationships with internal staff and external multi-agencies.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Experience of following policy and/or procedure.
• Computer literate.
• Desirable: full current driving licence and willingness to travel within the Avon and Somerset force area.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Police at Safety Advisory Groups, site meetings and multi-agency meetings, providing advice related to core policing responsibilities.
• Review Event Management Plans and other event documents, offering guidance to event organisers and the policing family.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners when assessing and reviewing events.
• Represent the force at meetings with stakeholders and manage expectations regarding the Police role to enable successful delivery of event planning guidance and support.
• Keep abreast of developing legislation or regulations affecting local events.

Skills

Experience in events planning

Communication

Influencing and negotiation

Policy adherence

Computer literacy

Driving licence and travel

Job description

We’re looking for an Event Safety & Planning Advisor to join a small team based within our operational planning team.

In conjunction with event industry partners you'll be responsible for advising those that are planning the events, and providing guidance to various events including sporting, festivals, car shows, music, firework displays and farmers markets.

You’ll join a highly motivated team dedicated to supporting colleagues and partners with delivering safe and secure events within our communities, building the trust and confidence of the public.

Location - Somerset based.

The role:

The role will be responsible for supporting those in their planning of public events, engaging with partners, stakeholders and agencies.

You will be responsible for leading the safety and security aspects of event planning, representing the force at key event planning meetings, building relationships, andmanaging expectations regarding the police role in these events.

You will liaise and advise internal Police Command Teams, Force Lead Coordinators and event organisers on policy and provide guidance on behalf of the Constabulary.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Representing the Police at Safety Advisory Groups, site meetings and multi-agency meetings providing advice in relation to core policing responsibilities
• Reviewing Event Management Plans and other event supporting documents, offering advice and guidance to event organisers and the wider policing family.
• Building good working relationships with external partners when assessing and reviewing organised events.
• Representing the force at meetings with stakeholders and manage expectations regarding the role of Police, to enable the successful delivery of event planning guidance and support
• Keeping abreast of developing legislation or regulations in respect of local events

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

• Relevant experience in events planning
• A natural communicator and ability to build and maintain working relationships with internal staff and externally with multi-agencies
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Experience of following policy and/or procedure
• Computer literate
• It would desirable for the successful candidate to hold a full current driving licence and be prepared to travel within the Avon and Somerset force area

We offer a range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits designed to support you throughout your career, including:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
• Blue Light Card and Force Club membership; discount schemes for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays and more
• Free on-site parking, at some locations
• On-site gym facilities at a number of locations
• On-site catering facilities and Costa Coffee at a number of locations

Additional Information:

Candidates who successfully pass shortlisting will be invited to attend interview on Wednesday, 7th October 2026.

This role is working from your home address and the office, details of the office location can be discussed at interview but must be within Somerset. We will support you to work flexibly from home, whilst meeting onsite occasionally and other locations across the force area when required.

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will occasionally be required to work outside of standard office hours, including evenings and weekends, to support operational requirements and events.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

For further information regarding the role please contact Andrew Newland via email ([e-mail])

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible. This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Pension Benefit

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you’re at

Alongside your salary, you’ll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high‑quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation‑linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you’re early in your career, it’s a valuable way to start building long‑term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you’re more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Find out more: https://www.peninsulapensions.org.uk/local-government/