Safety Officer

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK venue is seeking a Safety Officer to lead safety and crowd management strategies at major events. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in safety or crowd management, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications. This hands-on role requires effective communication and the ability to oversee event safety planning and compliance. If you are ready for this challenge, apply now to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in safety or crowd management within a stadium or live event setting.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Detailed understanding of crowd dynamics and audience behavior.
• Ability to represent the organization at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and crowd management at major events.
• Oversee event safety planning and compliance.
• Train and mentor Deputy Safety Officers.
• Manage relationships with emergency services and stakeholders.

Skills

Safety or crowd management experience

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 4 Crowd Safety Management qualification

NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety certification

Job description

Overview

London Stadium is looking for a skilled and experienced Safety Officer to lead the safety and crowd management strategy across one of the UK’s most dynamic multi-use stadiums, located in the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Shape the Future of Event Safety at One of the UK’s Most Iconic Venues

The impact you’ll make

In this key leadership role, you’ll be responsible for the safety, security and wellbeing of everyone attending or working at major events at London Stadium, from spectators and staff to players and performers. Working closely with event owners, emergency services, and key partners including West Ham United, you’ll oversee all aspects of event safety planning, documentation, compliance and operations.

You’ll lead the coordination of event day safety, act as the appointed Safety Officer, and ensure all safety-related documentation, plans and procedures are fully up to date and compliant. You’ll also train and mentor Deputy Safety Officers, manage relationships with external stakeholders and emergency services, and take a key role in contingency planning and crisis management.

This is a highly visible, hands-on role where your expertise will directly influence the safe and successful delivery of major sporting, music and cultural events.

Your skills and experience

You’ll bring significant experience in safety or crowd management within a stadium or live event setting, along with strong leadership and decision-making skills. Ideally, you’ll hold a Level 4 Crowd Safety Management qualification, along with NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety certification.

You have a detailed understanding of crowd dynamics, movement modelling, and the psychology of audience behaviour. You’re comfortable representing an organisation at senior levels, including in Safety Advisory Groups and with emergency services, and you’re confident in producing reports, stadium management plans, risk assessments and debriefs.

Whether managing large teams, coordinating safety operations, or responding in high-pressure situations, you stay calm, methodical and focused. You’re a team player with excellent communication skills, and you lead with integrity, precision, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in safety or crowd management within a stadium or live event setting.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Ideally Level 4 Crowd Safety Management qualification, along with NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety certification.
• Detailed understanding of crowd dynamics, movement modelling, and psychology of audience behaviour.
• Ability to represent the organisation at senior levels and produce reports, stadium management plans, risk assessments and debriefs.

Apply now

This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role at one of the most prestigious venues in UK sport and entertainment. If you’re ready to take on the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

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