Health & Safety Advisor

Academy Music Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Academy Music Group as a Health and Safety professional, a key role in ensuring the safety of staff and patrons across a network of leading venues. You will support the Head of Health and Safety in developing and implementing safety policies and training, while engaging with various stakeholders to maintain high standards. This opportunity offers a chance to work within a dedicated team in a dynamic environment, contributing to unforgettable live performances.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in health and safety in venues interacting with the public.
• Driving licence and access to vehicle.
• Knowledge of H&S legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and safety requirements for staff, patrons, and users.
• Support the Head of Health and Safety in developing policies.
• Carry out fire risk assessments and assist in audits.

Skills

Communication

Training

Coaching

Self-motivation

Proactive approach

Teamwork

Education

NEBOSH diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reports to: Head of Health & Safety

Our Venues (AMG and Live Nation)

O2 Academy Brixton, O2 Academy Birmingham, O2 Academy Bournemouth, O2 Academy Bristol, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, O2 Academy Glasgow, O2 Academy Islington, O2 Academy Leeds, O2 Academy Leicester, O2 Academy Liverpool, O2 Academy Oxford, O2 Academy Sheffield, O2 City Hall Newcastle, O2 Forum Kentish Town, O2 Institute Birmingham, O2 Ritz Manchester, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester, O2 Apollo Manchester, Utilita Arena Cardiff and O2 Guildhall.

Role Description

You will be working with the Health and Safety team to manage Health and Safety requirements for staff, patrons and users of the facilities provided by Academy Music Group and Live Nation.

The Live Nation estate is largely made up of medium to large music venues which are based across the UK and Ireland so the role will require travel and nights away from home.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dedicated team of healthy safety professionals, for a market leading company, supporting an operational team dedicated to providing a world class customer experience.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Minimum NEBOSH diploma or equivalent
• Experience in an industry where there is an interaction with the public and employees. E.g. retail, leisure, entertainment sector etc.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience in training, coaching and mentoring with excellent communication skills

Beneficial

• Chartered IOSH/CIEH status
• Experience within the live entertainment industry
• Food hygiene qualification / experience

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success.

• Self-motivated to stay on top of latest developments and industry best-practice
• Proactive, professional and personable
• Team player

What the role includes

• Communicating company strategy for managing health and safety
• Supporting the Head of Health and Safety in developing H&S policy and procedures across all business activity
• Communicating H&S legislation across the Group
• Supporting the Head of Health and Safety in identifying, creating and delivering health and safety training requirements
• To assist with the administration of the company risk management system
• In conjunction with consultants, and based on the company audit schedule undertaking regular H&S support visits and audits of activities across the company
• Carry out fire risk assessments across the estate as required using the company system
• Advise mentor and coach managers on health and safety procedures and safe systems of work
• Monitor completion of health and safety documentation as required by company policy and provide assistance / coaching and mentoring to ensure It Is completed correctly
• Key stakeholders: COO, UK venues; venue Divisional Managers; venue Managers; property department staff

Equal Opportunities

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

The Company

Academy Music Group (AMG) is the UK’s leading owner and operator of live music and entertainment venues with award-winning credentials. Several of our historic theatres are unique institutions of British music and culture and our vision is to inspire artists and audiences by hosting unforgettable live performances.

AMG is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday 18th June 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.

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