Job Title: Event Safety Assistant / Safety Support
Contract: Full time
Duration: May/June 2026 – (exact dates to be agreed)
Location: Primarily on-site at event locations, with some home and office-based work
Safe X are a specialist event and entertainment safety company delivering safety management and compliance support across live events, film and TV productions throughout the county.
We are looking for an Event Safety Assistant to support our Safety Officers during the 2026 event season. This is an excellent development opportunity for either:
An events professional who has developed an interest in Health & Safety, or
A safety-focused individual who is keen to work in the live events environment
You will gain hands-on experience in how safety is planned, managed, and delivered at live events, working closely with experienced Safety Professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Support Safety Officers with on-site health & safety activities
Assist with site inspections and safety walk-throughs
Help monitor event activities to ensure safe working practices
Support the preparation and organisation of safety documentation
Assist with reviewing basic risk assessments and method statements under supervision
Help maintain safety records, checklists, and site logs
Be a visible safety presence on site and report hazards or unsafe conditions
Support event build, live event, and breakdown phases from a safety perspective
Contribute to planning and admin tasks during home/office-based work periods
Manage admin on site, including signing crew in, checking their credentials and ensuring the correct PPE is worn
Who This Role Would Suit
This role is ideal for someone who:
Has experience in events and wants to move into safety
OR
Has safety experience or training and wants to apply it in the events industry
You don't need to know everything — you'll be learning on the job — but you must be proactive, observant, and willing to learn.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential (one of the following backgrounds):
Experience working in live events, site operations, or production environments
OR
Experience in a health & safety–related role or relevant training/qualification
Also required:
Strong awareness of personal and site safety
Good communication skills and confidence in speaking to others
Willingness to work outdoors and in busy, fast-moving environments
Strong attention to detail, organised and able to support paperwork and admin tasks. Experience using Dropbox and Google Drive is a must
Willingness to learn
Desirable:
Health & Safety Certificate (or working towards one)
Experience on event sites
Experience on live events
Construction site experience
Understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work
Valid driver's license and car to so they can travel from site to site if necessary
Working Pattern
Majority of work will be on-site at event locations
Some remote (home-based) and office-based work for admin and planning
Hours include early starts, late finishes, and weekend work depending on event schedules
Remuneration
· Dependent on experience
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a short summary outlining your background in events and/or safety, and why you're interested in working in event safety. Please also include references from previous work experience.
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Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Events Services