Multi-Agency Event Safety Lead

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

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.