Our Team

Our Team

Our full time and associate team are ready to provide all your safety support and training needs

Global Media Production Safety Lead

Paul is responsible for all First Option's operations, development and risk management

London

Head of Production Safety

James has extensive experience of TV and film safety support with many notable credits.

London

Deputy Head of Safety Services

Chris joined First Option from the BBC where he was a safety advisor to drama, entertainment and factual productions

London

Deputy Head of Safety Services

Wendy joined First Option from the BBC, working in Television Studio Production Resources, Studio Turnaround and Safety

London

Deputy Head of Safety Services

Originally from Australia, Rachael joined First Option from ITV as a senior Health and Safety Risk Advisor

Belfast

Deputy Head of Safety Services

Rachael was a safety advisor at the BBC and prior to that she was a safety advisor in the hotel industry

Manchester

Advice Line Manager

Sal has worked at the BBC as a Safety Advisor, was an inspector at HSE, and was a Producer at ITV Tyne Tees

Newcastle

Operations Manager

Zoe is our lead operational planning manager, coordinating our consultants, support and training programmes

London

Principal Health and Safety Consultant

Guy has supported a wide range of production companies in drama, entertainment, factual and newsgathering

London

Principal Health and Safety Consultant

Before joining First Option Dave started as a technician at BBC Birmingham, followed by 20 years as a safety advisor

Birmingham

Health and Safety Consultant

Alastair has extensive production experience, especially supporting clients in Theatre and Events

London

Health and Safety Consultant

James is an experienced consultant, providing general advice and supporting clients across recces and on set

London

Health and Safety and Fire Consultant

Nick is a former Fire Safety Engineer with extensive qualifications and experience in Fire Safety and Health and Safety

Manchester

Health and Safety Consultant

John has skills in compliance, CDM, rigging, logistics, training, mentoring and Accident Investigation

London

Health and Safety Consultant

Richie has worked in various safety roles including events, medical, radiological and the civil service

London

Health and Safety Consultant

Vincent joined First Option from a global TV and Film company where he was Manager of Environmental Health and Safety

London

Health and Safety Consultant

Katie is an experienced Health and Safety consultant with extensive experience in events and motorsport.

London

Health and Safety Consultant

Nicole was a Health and Safety co-ordinator in the construction/heating industry before joining us in 2020

London

Health and Safety Consultant

Steve moved in to Film and TV Safety from Premier League football and 5 Star Hotels

London

Health and Safety Consultant

Before joining us in 2018, Daniel was a safety trainer, delivering first aid, manual handling and working at height cour...

London

Health and Safety Consultant

Prior to joining First Option in 2021, Livia worked in the construction industry

London

Health and Safety Consultant

Prior to joining First Option in 2021, Tom spent over 10 years working in Leisure

London

Health and Safety Consultant

Mel has a broad range of Health and safety experience, primarily in the hotels and events - and now media sectors

London

Associate Safety Consultant

Mairi has worked in TV and film production since 1998, first in STV Outside Broadcast and then BBC Drama, Scotland

Glasgow

Advice Line Safety Consultant

Before joining First Option Amy worked in Health, Safety and Food Hygiene Consultancy for hospitality businesses

Devon

Advice Line Safety Consultant

Kay works alongside the Advice Line team handling productions' diverse phone and email enquiries

London

Advice Line Safety Consultant

Neil has experience in aviation, advertising and fire safety and has worked extensively abroad

London

Advice Line Safety Consultant

Andy brings his broad experience from asbestos to the HSE to the Advice Line.

London

Advice Line Safety Consultant

Charleene works on the First Option Advice Line team

London

Safety Training Coordinator

Chadni is responsible for administration and coordination of First Option's health and safety training

London

Business Development Coordinator

Thalia works alongside the management team handling marketing and business development

London

Operations Coordinator

Sophie joined First Option in 2021 and previously worked for a Trade Association as Arbitration Secretary

London

Operations Coordinator

Shauna has worked in a variety of roles from administration at a property company to being a pub manager for 4 years

London

Finance Assistant

Cassie joined First Option in 2019; prior to that she was an accountant for a construction company in the USA

London

CLIENTS

We help clients achieve their creative goals while keeping their production, event or venue safe and secure.

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