Stable Events Ltd
Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025
Job Details
Closing Date for Applicants:
Friday 26th September 2025
Location: Head Office based in Hertford
Reports To: Head of Operations
Stable Events is a leading UK-based event management company renowned for delivering a diverse range of high-profile events, including the GWCT Scottish Game Fair, The Game Fair, Dogfest, National Shooting Show, and the Agria Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials. Our mission is to create inspiring, exciting, and entertaining experiences that celebrate community, tradition, and innovation.
As the Event Health and Safety Officer a new role within the business, you will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all participants, staff, contractors, and visitors during the planning, setup, operation, and breakdown of events. This is a hands-on, on-site role, requiring you to be present at events to monitor safety, respond to incidents, and support operational teams directly. You will be working on a large range of events across the UK, collaborating closely with the Head of Operations and other stakeholders to implement and monitor safety protocols, conduct risk asseeements, and maintan compliance with all relevant legislation and best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Health & Safety operations on-site across several large-scale event locations
Site inspections
Ensure compliance with international and local safety regulations
Liaise with event and site management, contractors, local authorities to ensure consistent safety standards
Incident Investigation
Site visits
Respond promptly to incidents and coordinate follow-up actions and reporting
Provide guidance on safe working practices
Stakeholder management
Engaging with key stakeholders to support the drive on a positive health and safety culture, from employees right through to senior management
Documentation Management:
To lead in contractor management and CDM requirements
Essential Qualifications and Experience
NEBOSH General Certificate
Experience: Proven experience in event health and safety management on outdoor
consumer events, with a strong understanding of event-specific risks and safety requirements.
Experience and knowledge in Construction Design Management (CDM 2015)
Understands sensitive situations and manage them with diplomacy and clarity
Ability to translate complex safety regulations into clear, actionable guidance
Experience with H&S management systems
Practical and hands on approach to health and safety
Ability to work under pressure and make quick, informed decisions
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to catherine.bishop@thegamefair.org
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES
Stable Events is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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