Health And Safety Officer

Eclipse; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the events sector is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Officer to enhance and oversee safety standards across various operations, including office and onsite activities. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH General Certificate and have a strong background in health & safety legislation, particularly within the entertainment industry, ensuring compliance and delivering robust training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Health & Safety role, preferably in live events.
• Familiarity with ISO qualifications and UK health & safety legislation is crucial.
• Ability to write and deliver RAMS, conduct audits, and manage incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the Health & Safety Management System.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and manage compliance across activities.
• Deliver health & safety training and advise on safe work systems.

Skills

Communication

Decision-Making

Attention to Detail

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Health & Safety Officer Role:

We're seeking a dedicated, organised and detail-oriented Health & Safety Officer to join our team.

The Health & Safety Officer is responsible for designing, implementing, monitoring and continually improving health & safety standards across the organisation. This includes but is not limited to our office based, warehouse based and onsite based business activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and further develop the organisation’s Health & Safety Management System.
• Maintain Eclipse’s ISO 9001 and 45001 qualifications.
• Involvement in project work; carrying out project specific risk assessments, method statements and event safety plans in conjunction with the project teams.
• Onsite health & safety management where required, including toolbox talks.
• Liaise with clients, venues and local authorities where appropriate.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of business activities, to ensure compliance.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, reporting on findings and implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver health & safety training across the business, including contractors where appropriate.
• Advise on safe systems of work across production disciplines, including rigging, staging, scenic, AV installations and power distribution.
• In conjunction with our Warehouse teams, ensure equipment is regularly inspected and maintained to compliant industry standards.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of industry specific HSE guidelines and legislation.
• Aid in maintaining GDPR compliance across the organisation.

Experience Required:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within live events or entertainment.
• Familiarity with ISO accreditations and maintenance.
• Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and CDM regulations.
• Writing and delivering RAMS.
• Conducting audits and associated reporting.
• Managing incident reporting structures.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Strong decision-making capacity.
• Comfortable with flexible working hours when required, to satisfy onsite commitments.
• Full UK driving licence (preferred).