Event Safety Consultant

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A health & safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Event Safety Consultant to provide expert advice and support for live events. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards and client interactions across various sectors such as sports and entertainment. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of relevant experience, NEBOSH certification, and be proactive in their approach. This role offers a hybrid work setup and exciting project opportunities.

Benefits

Employer pension contributions

Company laptop & mobile phone

International exposure from projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in events, ideally in a health & safety capacity.
• Technical Member of IOSH (or willingness to join).
• Full UK driving licence + own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on their legal health & safety duties.
• Conduct evaluations and audits of management processes.
• Develop and deliver tailored training courses.

Skills

Event health and safety expertise

Excellent communication

Stakeholder influence

Proactive approach

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Level 3 Award in Education & Training

Grad IOSH / working towards CMIOSH

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Event Safety Consultant, portsmouth, hampshire

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Client:

KnoWho

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

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Job Description:

Event Health & Safety Consultant

? Remote: (with regular travel across the UK & internationally)

? Hours: 37.5 per week (flexibility required)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, independent Event Specialist Health & Safety Consultancy. You’ll be part of a collaborative remote-first team who work across a diverse client base spanning sport, music, tech, and entertainment.

From world-class concerts to international sporting events, no two projects are ever the same — and you’ll play a key role in ensuring they’re delivered safely and seamlessly.

The Role

As an Event Health & Safety Consultant, you’ll provide expert advice and hands-on support to clients, ensuring safety standards are met across a wide variety of live events and productions.

This is a varied and exciting role with the chance to travel nationally and internationally to support on-site set-ups and live shows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on their legal health & safety duties and implement effective safety management systems.
• Conduct evaluations and audits of health & safety management processes.
• Demonstrate client software through online or in-person sessions.
• Develop and deliver tailored training courses.
• Write and audit event safety documentation, including management plans, RAMS, and construction phase plans.
• Carry out contractor competency checks.
• Provide advice on fire safety and crowd management for events.
• Act as an on-site safety advisor for live projects.

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in events, ideally in a health & safety capacity.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or NCRQ equivalent).
• Technical Member of IOSH (or willingness to join).
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to grow in the role.
• Full UK driving licence + own vehicle.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the UK and internationally.
• Level 3 Award in Education & Training (or equivalent).
• Grad IOSH / working towards CMIOSH.
• Additional Health & Safety qualifications.

What’s on Offer

• Employer pension contributions (employee 5% / company 3%).
• Hybrid remote-first working setup.
• Company laptop & mobile phone.
• Exciting projects & international exposure across sport, music, tech, and entertainment.