Jay Wakeham Email & Phone Number

Bristol, Gb

Bristol, Gb

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

+ Consulted with the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) on traffic and transport planning for events during Riyadh Season, which encompassed 8,500 event days across 15 Zones. Produced plans, collaborated with local partners, and supported GEA's objectives while providing internal support to the HSE & Operations team.+ Conducted audits of plans from production companies and other contractors involved in Riyadh Season, offering guidance throughout the planning process and ensuring successful event delivery.+ Managed teams of safety professionals across multiple venues, overseeing safety issues and emergency readiness. Compiled comprehensive reports on safety matters for these zones.

Project Manager at numerous major events including: Reading Festival, Glastonbury, Wilderness Festival, LSTD, Secret Garden Party, NASS, We Out Here, Cheltenham Festival, Soundstorm (KSA), and many more.+ Managing the delivery of CTM's services at various events/venues, leading teams of up to 100+ per event. Securing new business through bid and tender management while coordinating with stakeholders.+ Producing Traffic Management Plans in collaboration with local authorities, highway agencies, and stakeholders. Ensuring compliance with legal requirements related to traffic management, TTO execution, CSAS personnel, and H&S standards.+ Developing efficient and sustainable traffic and transport strategies for events, addressing location limitations, accessibility, attendee mode choice, and overseeing the design of transport hubs, car parks, and crowd management infrastructure.+ Subcontractor management, budgeting, planning, and coordination for major outdoor events. Key client contact, handling contracts, staff scheduling, costings, quotes, and participating in multi-agency SAG groups and licensing processes.+ Innovating processes, identifying new revenue streams, and conducted revenue audits for car park and on-the-day ticket sales at multiple events. Provided planning and consulting expertise on logistics and human resourcing to ensure sufficient resources for events, considering wider requirements across CTM's event portfolio.

Working as a Manager at a number of outdoor festivals, sporting events and other events, either supporting the project lead or delivering CTM's operations.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Msc Transport Engineering & Planning, Transportation And Highway Engineering

Extended Science