Head of Event Safety & Licensing

London Borough 550 per day (Umbrella) 6-9 Month Contract
Hybrid: 3 days on-site / 2 remote

An exciting interim opportunity for an experienced Head of Event Safety & Licensing to lead key regulatory services within a London Borough. This is a high-profile role with a strong focus on event safety and stadium operations, including oversight of major events and match day safety at the Olympic Stadium.

• Lead event safety and stadium certification, working closely with police, stadium operators, and Safety Advisory Groups.

• Oversee licensing services (pubs, clubs, betting shops, casino), managing a high-risk, high-volume workload.

• Manage trading standards enforcement, including underage sales and illegal vape activity.

• Oversee animal welfare services and noise enforcement, ensuring alignment with licensing.

• Proven experience leading regulatory services teams in a complex environment.

• Strong background in event safety, licensing, and enforcement.

• Credible stakeholder manager with experience working with senior leaders, councillors, and external partners.

• Able to lead through change and provide stability to teams.

If you bring the leadership and expertise to manage high-profile risk areas, apply now. Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.