Events Lead: Coordinate Large-Scale First Aid Deployments

St Andrew's First Aid (officially St. Andrew's Ambulance Association); Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's First Aid is recruiting for an Events Officer to coordinate volunteers, manage client relationships, and ensure events run smoothly and safely. From logistics and equipment planning to volunteer engagement and post-event reviews, you’ll help deliver a professional, high-quality service that keeps people safe.

This is a varied, operational role requiring some evening/weekend work and participation in an on-call rota.

Qualifications

• Experience organising or supporting large-scale events.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and volunteers.
• Calm under pressure and solutions-focused in dynamic environments.
• Understand health & safety considerations in an events setting.
• Evening/weekend work and on-call rota requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and liaise with event organisers to deliver first aid provision.
• Coordinate volunteers, equipment, vehicles and communications for events.
• Support quotes, risk assessments, invoicing and event administration.
• Monitor engagement of volunteers and resources at events.
• Lead on logistics, consumables and equipment management.
• Conduct post-event reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Event coordination

Client relationship building

Volunteer management

Health & safety awareness

Calm under pressure

Job description

St Andrew's First Aid is recruiting for an Events Officer to coordinate volunteers, manage client relationships, and ensure events run smoothly and safely. From logistics and equipment planning to volunteer engagement and post-event reviews, you’ll help deliver a professional, high-quality service that keeps people safe.

This is a varied, operational role requiring some evening/weekend work and participation in an on-call rota.