Natalie Freeman
About Natalie Freeman
Natalie Freeman is a Safety and Compliance Manager at Entain, where she has worked since 2019. Previously, she served as a Police Constable and Detective Constable at Sussex Police for twelve years, and she has a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
Current Role at Entain
Natalie Freeman has served as the Safety and Compliance Manager at Entain since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing safety protocols and compliance measures at the organization. Her duties include managing the provision of first aiders and fire wardens during events at the Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium. She conducts hazard assessments and inspections to ensure that all safety regulations are met, thereby enhancing the overall safety of events.
Previous Experience at Sussex Police
Freeman worked at Sussex Police for a total of 12 years, where she held two significant roles. She began her career as a Police Constable from 2007 to 2013 in Worthing, West Sussex. Following this, she served as a Detective Constable from 2013 to 2019 in Brighton, Brighton and Hove. During her tenure, she gained extensive experience in law enforcement and public safety.
Education and Qualifications
Natalie Freeman studied at the University of Brighton, where she earned a Foundation Certificate in Policing in 2007. She furthered her education at Astutis, achieving a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from 2020 to 2022. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary knowledge to manage safety and compliance effectively in her current role.
Background in Management
Before her career in law enforcement, Freeman worked as an Accounts Manager at TYRE EXPRESS LIMITED from 2005 to 2006. This role provided her with foundational management skills, which she has applied in her subsequent positions, particularly in her current role at Entain, where she engages with stakeholders to address safety concerns and improve event safety management.
Safety Initiatives and Responsibilities
In her current position, Freeman has developed and implemented various policies, procedures, and regulations aimed at enhancing health and safety at Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium. She monitors and reports on protester activity to ensure compliance during events, demonstrating her commitment to maintaining a safe environment for all attendees.