Venue Health & Safety Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the Event Delivery Partner delivers a harm-free environment for all client groups including athletes, team & technical officials, media and spectators that attend the Glasgow 2026 competition venues.
• Implementation of Health & Safety management plans for the event in full compliance and/or in accordance with the following guides: Guide to safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide) and Purple Guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Music and other Events. 
• Contribute to the Development of venue emergency response plans to include Fire Plan, Evacuation Plan, Invacuation Plan and venue contingency plans, e.g. loss of power, temporary structure failure etc.
• Work closely with venue teams, contractors and local authorities to support the licensing requirements of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games competition venues.
• Fully participate in Venue Operational Planning, coordinating all aspects of Health & Safety with other involved functions, including Medical, Overlay (Principal Contractor/CDM H&S) and Security (public safety).
• Implement safety protocols, drive innovation, deliver training and conduct audits and inspections to ensure compliance that will deliver a safe and memorable event for everyone included.
• Review and approve RAMS for non-construction activities including catering concessions and sponsor activation installation. Monitor on site activities are inline with RAMs
• Represent the operational Health & Safety resources to ensure full compliance with the Health & Safety management plans throughout the Games operational period. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 3 years of proven experience of developing and implementing health & safety services at major events involving spectators. 
• Direct experience with crowd management, temporary structures, emergency planning and compliance with UK and international safety standards.
• Hold health & safety professional qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH etc.)
• A track record of driving innovation and continuous improvement in health & safety practices

• Strong leadership and communication skills to support development of a proactive safety culture. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to clearly articulate safety policies and procedures as well as delivery of training
• Advanced skills in risk management for the identification, assessment and documentation of health & safety risks

• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• A proactive attitude that enables you to anticipate health & Safety risks, whilst maintaining industry best practice and staying ahead of regulatory changes
• A clear and confident communicator that will lead the Event Delivery Partner’s health & Safety culture.
• Excellent relationship builder with ability to make strong contributions to diverse teams and interact with a wide variety of internal and external clients and audiences 
• Embedding sustainability and diversity within the planning and delivery of all venue operations