Health & Safety Manager, EMEA

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact.

We’re an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. We are home to over 14,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK’s FTSE 100 group of leading public companies. We’re thrilled to have earned the #3 spot in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list, a recognition based solely on reviews by those who know us best - our current and previous colleagues.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa’s many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

This role can be based in our London or Manchester Office.

At Informa, we value our employees and are committed to fostering a safe and secure environment for all. As a Regional Safety Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our events and operations while contributing to a culture of safety and compliance across the EMEA region.

Health, Safety & Security (HSS) is dedicated to ensuring the health, safety, security and the well-being of employees, partners, and attendees at our events and operations worldwide. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety across all regions, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.

• Health & Safety Management:• Support the implementation and monitoring of health and safety across the EMEA region.
• Provide guidance and support to event teams.
• Ensure compliance with local and international health and safety regulations.
• Conduct assessments of the delivery of HSS on site at events 
• Risk assessments, and inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Provide expert guidance and support to teams on health and safety best practices.
• Support the HSS team globally.

• Training Delivery:• Deliver HSS training programs to regional teams, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and skills to maintain a safe working environment in accordance to Informa’s standards.
• Develop tailored training materials for specific roles and events.

• Incident Management & Accident Investigation:• Respond to and manage health and safety incidents, ensuring swift resolution and effective communication.
• Support accident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain detailed records of incidents and investigations, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.

• Event Safety:• Support in safety planning and delivery for events within the region, ensuring the highest standards of attendee and staff safety.
• Collaborate with event teams to develop and implement safety protocols tailored to specific events.

• Regional Travel:• Travel extensively within the EMEA region to oversee safety operations, deliver training, and support events.
• Be available for weekend travel and work as required.
• Any other ad hoc duties as requried.

 

• Essential:• Health and Safety certification (NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in health and safety management, 
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the EMEA region, including weekends.

• Preferred:• Experience in event safety management.
• Security experience or knowledge of security protocols and practices.
• Experience in training delivery, incident management, and accident investigation.

• Desirable:• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to deliver effective training and work collaboratively across teams and regions.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies or incidents.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.