About The team

GLENN RAMSDEN

Glenn Ramsden worked ‘at the sharp end' serving with the fire & rescue service for 30 years. During that time he has worked in a number of significant roles, concluding his career as the Service's Media Officer. Working in the world of crisis management and emergency services is where he developed the skills that map across into the event business seamlessly and Glenn has formally worked at various levels in the event and leisure industry for an equally as impressive 13 years.

Whilst working in his fire service role, Glenn was presented with a number of noteworthy challenges including the well documented floods of 2007 during which he both managed the media team at Silver Command level and additionally provided live reporting from a wide range of locations throughout the disaster.  During the flooding, a fatal incident provided him with a series of situations that could not have been predicted and it was Glenn's role not only to provide members of the public with heart rending information but also to manage the aftermath of this international news story. This is evidenced in the award winning BBC TV documentaries ‘Inside Out' and ‘Britain under Water' and the BBC Radio Four programme which also analysed the catastrophe.

Glenn has not only developed a very strong understanding of working alongside colleagues, he has devised and introduced systems which identify and manage vulnerabilities that have the potential to bring any public sector organisation to its knees.

Working in partnership with professionals, UK Event Safety offer support and robust guidance about the huge range of scenarios that could confront your organisation at any time, this has given them one of the most respected names in the industry today.

AMANDA RAMSDEN

Amanda Ramsden has worked in the event industry at various levels for a number of years and in that time she has helped to develop a positive safety culture at many venues and events in throughout the UK.

Having spent time bringing up her children Amanda sought work with a fire & rescue team at a local venue close to Stratford upon Avon. During this time she was able to train and refine her skills as a competent crew member attending a number of emergencies.

With a hunger to broaden her horizons, she researched more general safety work in the event industry and enrolled upon and passed a self funded health and safety course. Armed with this qualification she then started working for UK Event Safety, shadowing team members that had could offer her guidance and experience.

Amanda has played a key part in developing a safety culture that includes members of the public a fundamental matter that was ignored by many promoters until recently.

She has recently achieved a 'Merit' Level 3 for Food Safety in Catering which will give added strength to an already robust health and safety background, in addition to retraining in the fire & rescue arena.