Health and Safety Manager

ROLE SUMMARY

The Health and Safety Manager is responsible for the operational delivery of venue and event safety across ICC Belfast, Waterfront Hall, and Ulster Hall. Reporting into the Head of Facilities Management (FM) and Venue and Event Safety, this role plays a critical part in ensuring the safe, secure, and compliant operation of all events and venue activity.

Working closely with internal teams and external partners, the post-holder will manage the delivery of the organisation’s health and safety strategy. They will ensure full legal compliance and robust risk mitigation for both daily operations and live events, fostering a culture where safety is a core value shared by every staff member and contractor. The postholder will fulfil a role within the wider FM team and will work closely with both FM co-ordinators and FM/H&S administrators to ensure the smooth running of the department at all required times.

The postholder will assist the Head of FM with the delivery of world-class events in a high-profile, public-facing environment. This role requires flexibility to work outside normal business hours to support event delivery, event safety management, venue emergencies or urgent operational needs across our sites. This role involves proactive management of routine safety audits, event planning and observations, and effective coordination of safety training and meetings

The successful candidate will be integral in fostering a culture of safety and security at events and around our venues, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and enhancing our emergency preparedness.

The company is committed to its vision to create a world class stage where people make great things happen. Through the energy, expertise and constant innovation of our people we play a vital role in setting the standards for business tourism, live entertainment and events that deliver socially, culturally and economically for Belfast and Northern Ireland. When we win, everyone wins today, tomorrow and beyond. All employees are expected to commit to the company values of “Do It Right, Do It Now”.