Steve (Director, STORM 4 Events Ltd) is a Technical Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), a Specialist Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management, a member of the UKCMA (United Kingdom Crowd Management Association), a committee member of the IOSH Sports Grounds and Events Group, a Member of the Association of Security Consultants, a Member of the Association of Festival Organisers, is listed on the UK Register of Independent Security Consultants, a Licensed Close Protection Officer and holds a Level 5 Diploma in Event Safety Management from Derby University, EvCTRM Event Counter Terrorism Risk Management, as well as various Emergency Planning College certifications. He also teaches numerous Security Industry Authority, First Aid and Spectator Safety qualifications and bespoke CSM, ESM and ESM courses.
He is an accomplished Safety, Security and Crowd Management professional operating nationally with an extensive background in Strategic Planning, Operational, Managerial, Training and Directorial roles and is passionate about standards and competence within the industry. He is Chair of the IOSH Crowd Safety National Guidance Project and sits on the United Kingdom Crowd Management Associations Strategic Development Working Group as well as the Event Industry Forum, the SIA Festival and Events Group and the DCMS Event Industry Board Talent, Skills and HR Board.
He has a proven track record delivering solutions for a wide variety of event and security industry sectors in varied and diverse environments, Including Safety, Security and Crowd Management Manager for the Tour de France 2014 (Stages One and Two of the UK Grand Depart), the world’s largest annual sporting event with 4.7 million spectators in the UK alone.
We can undertake full Strategic, Tactical and Operational Safety, Security and Crowd Safety Planning, Table-Top Exercises, Legislation and Licencing Compliance, Project Development and Management, Negotiation and Tendering Process, Security and Contractor Audits, Emergency Planning, Stakeholder Liaison, Operational Security and Crowd Management Co-ordination Management, Co-ordination of Local Authorities and Statutory Agencies, Preparation of Event Documentation, Event Management Planning, Risk Assessments and Analysis, Method Statements, Event Counter Terrorism Co-ordination, Emergency Services Liaison, etc.
Our Portfolio covers Sporting Events on the Highways, Stadiums, Velodromes and Major un-ticketed public events. Greenfield Festivals, Urban Events, Stadium Concerts, Carnivals and Parades, Rock to Opera, Cycling to Rallies.
A very small cross section of our management and consultancy experience;
- Tour de France 2014, UK Grand Depart (Safety, Security and Crowd Management Manager) 4.7million
- National Armed Forces Day, National Event 2018 (Event Safety, Security, Crowd Safety and Tactical Consultancy) c.100,000
- London Nocturne 2015 - 2018 (Safety, Security and Crowd Management Consultancy) c. 20,000
- North Wales Olympic Flame Concert (DPS, Safety, Security and Crowd Management Manager) c.10,000
- Glastonbury Festival Events Ltd (Senior Crowd Safety Management Team) c. 165,000
- The Good Life Experience (Safety Consultancy) c.5000
- Festival No6 (Security and Crowd Management Consultancy) c.10,000
- Memories of 1914 (The Giants) (Safety Consultancy) c.1.1 million
- Liverpool Exhibition Centre (Safety Consultancy) c.10,000
- Welsh Rally GB (Security Management Consultancy) 3 Stages
- Electric Wave Festival, (Event Management and Safety Consultancy) c. 3000
- Summer Pops (Security and Crowd Safety Consultancy) c.20,000
- National Eisteddfod (Director of Security and Crowd Safety Vaynol Estate) c.100,000
- Radio One Big Weekend (Security and Crowd Management Consultancy) c.50,000
- Bryn Terfel Faenol Festival (DPS, Venue Security and Crowd Safety Consultancy, DPS) c.20,000
We can undertake full Strategic, Tactical and Operational Safety, Security and Crowd Safety Planning, Table-Top Exercises, Legislation and Licencing Compliance, Project Development and Management, Negotiation and Tendering Process, Security and Contractor Audits, Emergency Planning, Stakeholder Liaison, Operational Security and Crowd Management Co-ordination Management, Co-ordination of Local Authorities and Statutory Agencies, Preparation of Event Documentation, Event Management Planning, Risk Assessments and Analysis, Method Statements, Event Counter Terrorism Co-ordination, Emergency Services Liaison, etc.
Our Portfolio covers Sporting Events on the Highways, Stadiums, Velodromes and Major un-ticketed public events. Greenfield Festivals, Urban Events, Stadium Concerts, Carnivals and Parades, Rock to Opera, Cycling to Rallies.
What Clients have said about us;
“Steve was Event Safety, Security and Crowd Management Manager and a central member of the TdF Hub Team for the Tour de France 2014. His professionalism and expertise were a major asset to delivering this event.”
James Tibbetts, Event Director TdFHub 2014
“The work that was conducted on the 2015 event then opened the door for Face to work with the City to move the footprint to the heart of the City for 2016, with a profile footprint, 20,000 spectators, with the integration of stakeholders including the City of London, City of London Police, TFL and LAS,were key to the successful and on the day delivery.
Awen’s ability to integrate very complex events into already complex environments regarding both safety and security is recognised by ourselves, the City and City of London Police, which has allowed us to secure the event for a further 3 years. There is no doubt that the work that was undertaken by Awen UK proved to be vital within this decision."
Barry Blue - Head of Operations - Face Partnership
