Health and Safety Officer – Events and Staging

This role requires someone with a strong understanding of HSE legislation and industry best practices, who is confident delivering RAMS, leading audits, and ensuring compliance across all levels of production – from warehouse to onsite delivery. You’ll be instrumental in upholding our ISO accreditations and driving a strong safety culture throughout the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop the company’s Health & Safety Management System
• Manage ISO 9001 and 45001 accreditations
• Prepare and deliver risk assessments, method statements, and event safety plans
• Support onsite safety management, including toolbox talks and inductions
• Liaise with venues, clients, and local authorities as needed
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to ensure compliance
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
• Deliver health and safety training across the business, including contractors
• Provide guidance on safe systems of work for rigging, staging, AV, power, and scenic installations
• Work with warehouse teams to ensure equipment inspections are maintained
• Stay up to date with relevant legislation and HSE industry guidelines
• Support GDPR compliance initiatives where required

What We’re Looking For:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a health and safety role – ideally within live events or entertainment
• Knowledge of UK H&S legislation and CDM regulations
• Experience writing and delivering RAMS
• Strong audit and reporting skills
• Experience managing incident reporting procedures
• Familiarity with ISO standards and accreditation maintenance
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Sound decision-making ability
• A collaborative, proactive, and flexible approach
• Comfortable with non-standard working hours, including onsite support
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

Desirable Experience (Not Essential):

• Background in technical production or live events
• Understanding of scenic construction and staging workflows
• Previous onsite management or live event site experience

Sound like you?

If you’re ready to take your health & safety career to the next level in the fast-paced world of live events, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and high standards.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Integrated is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of AV jobs across the UK and internationally, in thousands of excellent sites and events. We are an APSCO-audited recruitment agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.