Event Health and Safety Officer

Location Hertfordshire
Discipline: HSE Coordinator, HSE Manager, HSE Advisor
Job type: Full Time
Salary: £Circa £45,000 + Benefits
Contact name: Rachel Kennedy

Contact email: rachel@ohmedical.co.uk
Job ref: RK2728
Published: 5 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Event Health & Safety Officer

Hertfordshire (with nationwide travel)

Up to £45,000 + benefits

​This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Health & Safety professional to take a leading role in safeguarding the success of large-scale outdoor events, ensuring that every aspect runs smoothly, safely, and in line with best practice — from build and breakdown through to show days.

Key Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of on-site Health & Safety operations at multiple outdoor event locations

  • Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and incident follow-up to maintain high safety standards

  • Work closely with contractors, management teams, and local authorities to ensure consistent compliance

  • Provide clear, practical guidance to staff and stakeholders to support a positive safety culture

Essential Qualifications & Experience

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent professional qualification)

  • Hands-on experience managing Health & Safety within outdoor or large-scale public events

  • Strong working knowledge of Construction Design Management (CDM 2015) regulations

  • Ability to stay calm under pressure, handle sensitive issues diplomatically, and make quick, informed decisions