Experience

Diamond PS - Freelance Safety Advisor

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Event Safety Advisor

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  Scotland, UK Providing safety advice to the event's and entertainment sector on a freelance basis, primarily contracted to event organisers and event safety companies and working with organisations within the industry. I provide sensible, practical health and safety advice, management and services. Combining the knowledge and understanding gained from a dedicated career in event production with professional health and safety qualification's, my objective is to support client's in a practical manner… Show more Providing safety advice to the event's and entertainment sector on a freelance basis, primarily contracted to event organisers and event safety companies and working with organisations within the industry. I provide sensible, practical health and safety advice, management and services. Combining the knowledge and understanding gained from a dedicated career in event production with professional health and safety qualification's, my objective is to support client's in a practical manner that supports their creative goal's while improving the standard of event safety for all stakeholder's. I have over 20 year's working in entertainment and event production. For many of those year's, I was responsible for the health and safety of a large number of worker's, the different group's our work had an impact on and how that helped inform best practice. Improving a safety standard's in the event industry has always my number one priority.

• Freelance Event Production Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Present

  Scotland Responsible for the planning and management of various productions ranging from concerts in venues to outdoor public events; drafting method statements, risk assessments and additional documentation required by clients, stakeholders and local authorities; attending SAG meetings; delivering the event safely onsite, within budget, to deadline with finite resources. Involvement with a number of projects as lead and sub-contractor with specific responsibilities for management and delivery of… Show more Responsible for the planning and management of various productions ranging from concerts in venues to outdoor public events; drafting method statements, risk assessments and additional documentation required by clients, stakeholders and local authorities; attending SAG meetings; delivering the event safely onsite, within budget, to deadline with finite resources. Involvement with a number of projects as lead and sub-contractor with specific responsibilities for management and delivery of production services and operational safety. Clients include: Virgin Half-Price Ticket Hut installation on Princes Street for the Edinburgh Fringe Society since 2014, St Andrews Day 2015, Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014, Dusherra; an Indian religious festival, celebrated by burning wooden effigies of their Gods on Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Working with city council and contractors to deliver a safe public event on a challenging site for past 12 years. Find out more about how my wide and varied range of skills and experience can help benefit your business, production or event.

• Event Safety Advisor - Edinburgh’s Christmas & Hogmanay 2017/18/19/21/22

  • Oct 2017 - Present

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom Safety guidance and management for the build & breakdown of the Christmas market and attractions across the city centre. Responsible for liaising with authorities, stakeholders, contractors and public on a dynamic site across the city centre. Spectator safety during the ‘Light Night’ the Christmas Lights switch-on event, followed by Hogmanay covering supervision of structure installations, public safety and managing the impact of severe weather.

• Event Safety Advisor - COP26 Glasgow 2021

  • Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

  Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Part of the lead safety team working on behalf of the organiser for this globally significant event. Involved with site planning, building control, licencing, fire safety, medical cover, contractor management, incident investigation, reporting and on site safety management. Assisted with pre-production site visits with the client (Identity) team to assess safety aspects of the proposals and to liaise with host venue staff and multi-agency officers, reporting back and undertaking liaison… Show more Part of the lead safety team working on behalf of the organiser for this globally significant event. Involved with site planning, building control, licencing, fire safety, medical cover, contractor management, incident investigation, reporting and on site safety management. Assisted with pre-production site visits with the client (Identity) team to assess safety aspects of the proposals and to liaise with host venue staff and multi-agency officers, reporting back and undertaking liaison with some key suppliers resulting from the decisions taken during this process. On site at the SEC for the build, live event phase and de-rig of the COP26 conference. The site was run as a CDM site from day one until the completion for the live period and subsequently returned as a CDM site for de-rig with the tenancy being returned to the host venue as de-rig was completed with third party events returning in the various venues.

• Health & Safety Advisor - A League Of Their Own – Great British Road Trip, CPL Productions

  • Oct 2020 - Nov 2020

  Scotland, United Kingdom Supervision of location health and safety involving the filming of talent experiencing outdoor tasks in various challenging locations in the Scottish Highlands. Liaison with various contributors and safety specialists. Guidance on and supervision of Covid-19 Protocols.

• Health & Safety Advisor – NHS 24 Winter Campaign, Fond Films

  • Oct 2020 - Oct 2020

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Location recces with production, hazard identification, guidance and advice on location Covid-19 Protocols. Preparation and drafting of Location Risk Assessments and Covid-19 Protocols.

• Assistant Project Manager - University of Edinburgh Covid-19 Preparations

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2020

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Supervision of the installation of temporary infrastructure and services across campuses required to mitigate spread of infection.

• Health & Safety Advisor - BBC Stand Up For Live Comedy Tour, Phil McIntyre Entertainment

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2020

  United Kingdom The preparation and overseeing of Covid-19 protocols and on location health and safety advice for a stand-up comedy tour and filming in 6 cities across the UK. Working in locations with evolving and challenging Covid-19 restrictions and guidance.

• Health & Safety Advisor - Fashion Shoot, LS Productions

  • Sep 2020 - Sep 2020

  Scotland, United Kingdom Supervision of health and safety on location for a multimedia shoot for a high-end fashion brand on the luxurious Royal Scotsman train and a remote platform in the Scottish Highlands. Guidance on and supervision of Covid-19 Protocols.

• Co-organiser & Safety Advisor - #WeMakeEvents Scotland Demonstrations

  • Aug 2020 - Sep 2020

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Creative demonstrations in Edinburgh at Calton Hill, the Scottish Parliament & Our Dynamic Earth. Event planning, engagement with local authorities and guidance on Covid-19 regulations and supervision of protocols protecting public health.

• Event Safety Advisor for Uni. of Edinburgh Festivals Office - Lights Shine On, EIF

  • Aug 2020 - Aug 2020

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Edinburgh International Festival – Lights Shine On, supervising installation of lighting for a coordinated display across the city marking the cancelled 2020 Edinburgh festivals season.

• Head of Safety - Diriyah Groundbreaking Launch, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2019

  Al-Riyadh Governorate, Saudi Arabia Planning, management & operations for a unique mega event, taking place at a UNESCO World Heritage site, attended by the Saudi Royal family and International V-VIP guests. Responsible for a team of safety advisors, site security, paramedics and services during build, event & breakdown, across multiple sites in a sensitive location.

• Site Safety Advisor - Assembly Festival 2017/18/19

  • Jul 2017 - Sep 2019

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom Responsible for delivering safety inductions, monitoring safety standards of workers and sub-contractors and managing traffic around a site in a busy city centre location for one of the main venue management companies operating during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

• Event Safety Advisor - Silverstone Woodlands Campsite – MotoGP

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2019

  Silverstone, Northamptonshire Responsible for site safety during the build and pre-opening checks of all functional areas ahead of 10,000 campers arriving for the four day event. Patrolling the campsite identifying potential hazards during the day and responding to any incidents. Working with a safety team in conjunction with site operations and contractors.

• Event Safety Advisor - University of Edinburgh Festivals Office

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom Providing supervision of on-site activities, document review, inspection, enforcement, guidance and support for the owners of the largest portfolio of venues operating during the Edinburgh Festival season and their tenants.

• Safety Auditor - University of Edinburgh Festivals Office

  • Mar 2017 - Aug 2019

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom With an overview of their portfolio of properties used for performance and events year round; undertake surveys used to ensure standards are met and identify areas for improvements, benefiting the owners and their tenants as custodians of University property.

• Event Safety Advisor - Various Concert Productions

  • May 2019 - Jul 2019

  Responsible for managing the safety of production operations during the build & breakdown. Liaising with licencing authorities, emergency services and key stakeholders during the gig to ensure the safety of all involved and the successful delivery of the event. The Vamps – May 2019 AECC, Aberdeen Rod Stewart – June 2019 AECC, Aberdeen Tom Jones – July 2019 Slessor Gardens, Dundee

• Event Safety Advisor - Keswick Mountain Festival 2019

  • May 2019 - May 2019

  Keswick, Cumbria Responsible for event safety planning, management & operations of the festival site incorporating the start/finish area of multiple sports activities. Liaising with local authorities, vendors, suppliers. Site safety, crowd safety & accreditation.

• Event Safety Advisor - Cyber UK Exhibition, SEC, Glasgow

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

  Glasgow, United Kingdom Responsible for supervising the build, show & derig of a high profile cyber security trade show.

• Event Safety Advisor - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia National Day 2018 Event, Jawatha Park

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2018

  Saudi Arabia A 3 day outdoor festival event for 11,000-18,000 people per day involving 20 hot air balloons. On behalf of JAM Event Productions.

• Event Safety Officer - European Championships, Glasgow 2018

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Glasgow, United Kingdom Overseeing the management of safety at designated Championships events/venues and present on-site throughout the event build, the event itself and the de-rig of the event. Responsible for writing and amending documents including but not limited to Event Risk Assessments, Spectator Safety and Welfare Plans, Emergency Response and Evacuation Plans, Wind and Weather Management Plans, Contingency plans, Fire Safety Management Plans, Fire Risk Assessment and Stewarding Plans. Liaising with… Show more Overseeing the management of safety at designated Championships events/venues and present on-site throughout the event build, the event itself and the de-rig of the event. Responsible for writing and amending documents including but not limited to Event Risk Assessments, Spectator Safety and Welfare Plans, Emergency Response and Evacuation Plans, Wind and Weather Management Plans, Contingency plans, Fire Safety Management Plans, Fire Risk Assessment and Stewarding Plans. Liaising with contractors ensuring their risk assessments and method statements are suitable and sufficient and monitoring compliance with these during site builds and de-rig. Ensuring Health and Safety Policies and procedures are adhered to during planning and delivery phases. Providing professional Health and Safety advice and guidance to all Functional Areas. Undertaking Health and Safety accident and incident investigations. Ensuring all conditions within the Temporary Public Entertainment Licenses are met. Championship events covered: Synchronised Swimming, Mountain Bikes, BMX Bikes & Road Cycling.

• Operations Manager - Dinosaur Live 2017

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

  Glasgow, United Kingdom I was responsible for ensuring that the site met licence requirements including public safety, food and hygiene standards and fire safety for an exhibition of life size animatronic dinosaurs in a public park. Once open, I was responsible for the management of the safety standards and ensuring the site was operating in an efficient and orderly manner for visitor numbers of over 11,000 people on the busiest days.



Diamond Event Services

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner - Diamond Event Services

  • Feb 2003 - Jan 2016

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Award winning supplier of crew and staff to the live events industry. Developed a business model and introduced a unique service to the Scottish market. Responsible for maintaining a steady rate of growth to a position as industry leader Clients include many of Scotland's' leading production companies, with regular clients from across the UK and work delivered internationally. Supported a wide range of event types including high profile events including: • MTV Europe… Show more Award winning supplier of crew and staff to the live events industry. Developed a business model and introduced a unique service to the Scottish market. Responsible for maintaining a steady rate of growth to a position as industry leader Clients include many of Scotland's' leading production companies, with regular clients from across the UK and work delivered internationally. Supported a wide range of event types including high profile events including: • MTV Europe Music Awards, Edinburgh 2003 • Edinburgh Fringe Festival - 24 seasons to date • T in the Park • 2008 G8 Summit at Gleneagles • 2010 Papal Visit to Scotland • 2014 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow • 2014 Winter Olympics, Sochi • 2015 European Games, Baku Development of bespoke integrated IT system to manage all aspects of the business. Design and delivery of induction and skills training programmes for employees. Enhancing standards of employment and working conditions for employees & contractors. Winner of multiple awards, including Best Event Services Supplier & Crewing Company. Show less



Leith on the Fringe

• Head Of Production

  • Sep 2010 - Oct 2012

  Edinburgh, United Kingdom Development of concept and delivery of an award winning multi-space Edinburgh Fringe Festival venue at Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith, providing unique performance spaces for Fringe productions. Design, management and delivery of all technical production aspects of a 200 seat auditorium and a 50 seat studio space, that hosted local and international companies performing on the Fringe. Responsible for management of venue health & safety including advising visiting… Show more Development of concept and delivery of an award winning multi-space Edinburgh Fringe Festival venue at Out of the Blue Drill Hall in Leith, providing unique performance spaces for Fringe productions. Design, management and delivery of all technical production aspects of a 200 seat auditorium and a 50 seat studio space, that hosted local and international companies performing on the Fringe. Responsible for management of venue health & safety including advising visiting companies. Responsible for management of venue health & safety including advising visiting companies. Challenges included designing a performance space that could host two major aerial shows by visiting companies from America & Germany. Daily management of staff, performers and public. Marketing and promotion activities. Show less



Various Industry Clients

• Event Technician

  • Sep 1997 - Feb 2003

  Scotland Freelance Event Technician working for various clients across Scotland and the UK. Working in conferences, events, festivals, theatre etc.