Event Health & Safety Support - HornerSalus Ltd : Job Details

? HornerSalus Ltd has a new position available for an Event Safety Support role to join our leading event and fire safety organisation in Central London.

The role requires an individual with a varied event experience, a proactive approach to assisting our team and our clients with events and a great team work ethic. HornerSalus is a specialist event safety consultancy who provide advice and services to the event /design / fashion / hospitality / film & creative industries.

Based in Farringdon you can expect a friendly bunch of people with a wide variety of exciting projects here in London, the UK and overseas, and fantastic clients whom we help navigate complex safety considerations and deliver brave creative concepts.

You will carry out event safety support duties such as:

• Assisting in implementing solutions to H&S challenges for proposed events and in the workplace
• Assisting our consultants and advisors with feasibility reports, capacity studies, H&S audits, on- site inspections and general reporting
• Liaison with contractors, suppliers and venues to ensure management and implementation of safety procedures
• Assisting in the production of event safety plans, risk assessments, emergency planning and fire risk assessments
• Working at live events as a safety advisor

The deal:

• Initial 3 month probation period leading to a full time permanent position
• A competitive salary for the right candidate; £24-£29k dependant on experience
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities for career advancement and further training
• Pension plan
• Annual bonus available

This role requires:

• An excellent head for organisation and problem solving
• Very good written and spoken English language
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Mac computer and software knowledge
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) // or working towards
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise effectively

Desired skills & experience:

• 2+ years work experience in the events industry
• General knowledge of live events, venues and contractors
• A good understanding of risk assessments, event safety plans, fire safety and method statements
• Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• IT literacy and ability to present clearly and confidently
• Confident team player with a creative and innovative approach
• Ability to treat high level information with the strictest of confidence at all times

Candidates invited to interview can expect to answer competency, technical and scenario based questions to demonstrate ability, likability, and drive.