Camp Wildfire

Do you love ensuring the smooth running of events? Do you want to work on something unique and challenging? Do you want to be instrumental in bringing inspiration and joy to tens of thousands of people as you deliver well considered, high quality experiences? This could be the freelance opportunity for you!

Key Information

Rates: £250/day 

Dates: 14 days onsite 

Setup: Wed 13 & Thur 14 Aug
Camp Kindling: Fri 15 - Mon 18 Aug
Camp Wildfire #1: Fri 22 - Mon 25 Aug
Camp Wildfire #2: Fri 29 Aug - Mon 1 Sept 2025 

Location: A beautiful heritage pine forest near Sevenoaks, Kent

Food/Accom: Onsite accommodation & catering

Application Deadline: Midnight on 22nd June 2025

Your Responsibilities

• Set up the Event Control room.
• Incident Management: Responding calmly and efficiently to incidents, facilitating cooperation between key event staff, contractors, local council, police and emergency services. as needed. 
• Communication: Maintaining clear and accurate communication with security teams, event organisers, H&S, medical and other stakeholders to oversee the smooth running of the events. 
• Record Keeping: Maintaining detailed and accurate logs of all activities, communications, and incidents across the event site (including time, location, and actions taken).
• Handing over to the Night Event Control Manager, to cover duties outside of your working hours.
• Following Procedures: Ensuring all established protocols & procedures are followed, including those related to safety, security, and emergency response.
• Coordination: Working collaboratively with the production team, security & medical to ensure a coordinated and efficient operation. 
• On hand to provide support to any site visits from the Safety Advisory Group.
• Handling incoming calls from local residents.
• Running structured debriefs.

Your Skills & Experience

• Demonstrable experience of Event Control Management at outdoor events.
• Radio proficiency:  Familiarity with comms hierarchies, PTT discipline, logging systems.
• Crisis management and calm under pressure.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective communication with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of Purple Guide.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to quickly analyse situations and make informed decisions under pressure. 
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively.
• Time Management Skills: Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently, especially during emergencies. 
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of event management software, logging and communication systems.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• First Aid Certificate
• Health & Safety Qualification (such as IOSH / NEBOSH) 
• Driving Licence

How to apply

Apply using this online form with an overview of some of your relevant experience based on the above requirements, accompanied by a cv.