Health & Safety Advisors x6 (women's RWC England 2025 LOC)

Health & Safety Advisors x6 (Women's RWC England 2025 LOC)

FIXED-TERM CONTRACT UNTIL OCTOBER 2025

Based in the host locations

****APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 4TH APRIL****

Women's Rugby World Cup England 2025 (Women's RWC 2025) will be the 10th edition of the women's tournament. World Rugby, in partnership with the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and UK Sport, have formed a Local Operating Company to plan and deliver the event.

Ambitions for the tournament are at an all-time high as women's rugby is one of the fastest growing team sports in the world. Women's RWC 2025 will be the ultimate stage for the best players, teams and coaches from 16 nations across the globe and is set to be the biggest and most widely watched women's rugby event ever. If you are interested in being a part of a tournament that will celebrate a generational moment for global rugby, apply today!

We are looking to appoint a team of Health & Safety Advisors to work within allocated regions of each match venue:

• Sunderland
• Exeter
• Northampton
• York
• Salford
• Brighton
• Bristol

The Health & Safety Advisors will work alongside our Health and Safety Consultant in providing support and assurance to functions of the LOC, and with venue and locations to implement the highest standards of safety for our stakeholders.

Roles will be required for specific days in June and July then complete a period of planning works on a part time basis across their region and within the LOC, before undertaking an onsite role during August and September for the tournament.

What you'll be doing:

• Work to the organisational health and safety strategy, standards and frameworks in order to provide competent safety advice and guidance.
• Liaise with key functions to co-ordinate review, input and validation of Health and Safety Plans and associated documentation.
• Understand key dates and works across the Stadium, Training Venues and other city activity to develop a schedule in maintaining appropriate resource.
• Assist with the content of health and safety inductions and specific briefing information for venues / locations within their city, monitoring and ensuring completion by all relevant personnel.
• Collaborate in management of an assurance programme by undertaking due diligence in areas of risk
• Attend appropriate meetings, ensuring health and safety matters are raised where necessary, including representation of RWC25 where these are with other stakeholders.
• Provide an on-site presence at key times to complete regular inspections and monitoring of safety related matters: identifying, actioning and resolving any issues in a proactive and rationale manner, considering statutory obligations and best practices
• Support in coordination of onsite works between stakeholders, collating and conducting reviews of any handover documentation
• Support in planning and procurement of health and safety related elements (such as first aid cover / equipment, fire extinguishers, statutory signage) to ensure sufficient provision is in place for RWC25 to meet their obligations.
• Review and collate accident and incident records, undertaking investigations where necessary
• Perform any other reasonable requests for operational and safety support as required

Experience & knowledge you'll need:

• Located near to, or within one of the host cities
• Relevant qualification(s) in occupational health and safety (minimum of NEBOSH General Certificate).
• Excellent knowledge of statutory law, regulations and best practice and their application to management of health and safety within events.
• Demonstrable experience of working as a health and safety advisor at international sporting events, ideally within stadium environments, infrastructure installations and understanding of the occupational health and safety management required across a wide event workforce.
• Appreciation of the approaches required to ensuring effective health and safety management in ancillary locations (such as accommodation, leisure centres, rugby clubs)

Nice to Haves:

• Existing knowledge, experience and relationships within the city and / or functions of the LOC
• Relevant qualification(s) in Spectator / Crowd Safety
• A current first aid qualification
• A full UK driving licence and use of own vehicle

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• A passion for sport and to contribute to the further growth of the women's game.
• Role-models World Rugby's values of Discipline, Respect, Integrity, Passion, and Solidarity.
• A positive, ‘can-do' attitude; someone who is resilient, flexible, curious, and delivery focused.
• Adept at working under pressure in a fast-paced environment, delivering work to deadlines and honouring commitments.
• A collaborative team player, who builds strong relationships with colleagues and a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, managing multiple workstreams at once; meticulous attention to detail.
• Can navigate ambiguity and cut through complexity, taking a logical and creative approach to problem-solving.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Women's RWC 2025 LOC is committed to building a diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive workplace, which reflects the global sport we want to be and where everyone can be themselves and feel they belong.