Safety Operations Manager – Stoke City Football Club

Job Description
Stoke City Football Club of the English Football League is seeking an enthusiastic Safety Operations Manager to work within the Club’s Safety operations at the bet365 Stadium.
The successful applicant will work at all sites owned or operated by Stoke City (Property) Limited.

Key Responsibilities
• Taking responsibility of match day safety operations including preparation and close liaison with other departments with regards to the coordination of match day activities.
• Deputising for the Head of Safety Operations in their absence.
• Liaising with all associated authorities and emergency services, Police, Fire, Ambulance, SGSA, Local Authority, FA and the EFL etc.
• Developing and implementing all associated policies and documentation required to comply fully with the Ground Safety Certificate.
• Preparing and reviewing all necessary contingency plans.
• Developing, monitoring and reviewing health and safety policies, procedures and guidance.
• Ensuring effective health, safety and spectator safety advice, risk assessments, audits and guidance is received.
• Promoting, developing and sustaining a positive health and safety awareness culture.
• Assisting with the implementation of any new and existing requirements of legislation and guidance from relevant authorities.
• Preparing, developing and sustaining stewarding contracts and requirements including recruitment, training and deployment.

Basic Qualifications
• Qualified to NVQ 3 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, NEBOSH National General Certificate or NCRQ Level 6 Certificate (or working towards).
• NVQ Level 4 in Spectator Safety Management (or working towards).
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formally PTLLS) is desirable.

Skills and Experience
• Ability to implement and manage safety procedures at all levels.
• Experience working with large number of spectators and personnel.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Good communicator, both written and oral.
• Fully IT literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
The successful applicant will be available to work evenings and weekends to cover all home first team fixtures and any other adhoc events, and will be required to reside within a 30 mile radius from your normal place of work.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and DBS checks at the appropriate level will be obtained prior to employment commencing.

Closing date for applications is 17th November 2020.
Stoke City Football Club endorses the principle of Equality and will strive to ensure that everyone who wishes to be involved in the Club will be treated fairly and with respect, without regard to their age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation.
By applying to us you are agreeing to share your Personal Data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Policy which can be found at www.stokecityfc.com/recruitment-privacy-policy/
The Club is committed to providing access and opportunities for all members of the community to take part in without threat of intimidation, victimisation, harassment, bullying and abuse. Any person associated with the Club can be assured of an environment in which their rights, dignity and individual worth are respected and in particular, that they are able to enjoy their engagement at the Club.

How to apply
To apply, please complete and return the application form, which can be obtained via our website https://www.stokecityfc.com/category/job-vacancies, along with your CV and covering letter , to Human Resources, SCFC Jobs, PO Box 3573, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 9LL or email to stokejobs@stokecityfc.com quoting ‘SCSOM2010UKS’ in the subject line. Alternatively, telephone the Human Resources Department on 01782 684937 for an application form.

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