Event Safety Advisor

Job Title: Event Safety Advisor

Reports to: Senior Event Safety Manager

Team: Event Safety & Security

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 24th April 2026

EVENT SAFETY ADVISOR - SCOTTISH EVENT CAMPUS

Comprising the SEC Centre, SEC Armadillo, and the OVO Hydro, the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) is Scotland's premier venue for events, gigs, conferences, and exhibitions. We enjoy an enviable reputation as one of Europe’s most prestigious venues, with the OVO Hydro consistently ranked among the world's 3 busiest venues, attracting over 2 million visitors per year.

As an Event Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for working as part of the Event Safety & Security Team to help deliver the following:

• Assist in the development and management of policies, procedures and operational plans by consulting, promoting and reviewing as required, to ensure a consistent and methodical approach to delivery.
• Be responsible for reviewing allocated events documentation and ensuring that posed risks are highlighted to delivery partners for mitigation or escalation.
• Be responsible for onsite monitoring of the build and de-rig phase of events to ensure compliance and safety for allocated events.
• Attend events across the campus, fulfilling a safety role to support all event delivery phases.
• Work in collaboration with all partners (including security and medical providers) and external agencies to deliver the highest standard of safety operations.
• Support, develop, and monitor Event Risk Assessments for all events across the three main venues. Contribute to the wider corporate SEC Risk Assessments and Risk Register process.
• Ensure that the SEC complies with all legislation and licensing conditions relating to public safety, event safety, and develop and monitor relevant processes to register and monitor compliance.

Key attributes

As an Event Safety Advisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring that all events at the SEC are planned, executed, and managed with safety as a top priority. This isn't just about enforcing rules - it's about working with event teams and organisers, understanding the unique challenges of each event, and finding practical solutions that balance excitement with safety.

Reporting directly to the Senior Event Safety Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for various elements aimed at providing the highest standard of Safety and Public Safety around events.

This role is perfect for someone who knows the event industry inside and out, understands its fast-paced nature, and applies safety standards in a way that enhances rather than restricts the event experience.

• Proven experience in working and managing people in an event environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to remain calm under pressure and provide clear direction in challenging situations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations, particularly in the context of large-scale events.
• Team player with a positive and friendly attitude

Qualifications (preferable)

• NVQ Level 4 Spectator Safety Management.
• NEBOSH /IOSH or applicable safety qualification.
• Strong IT and computer system knowledge, including Microsoft 365.
• 2 years’ experience in a role with similar responsibilities.

If this sounds like a role suitable for you, please send your CV and covering letter, outlining your skills and experience, to ***email_hidden***

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