SAFETY OFFICER

Role:Safety Officer

Term:Permanent - full time

Location:Main place of work will be St. Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham but will also include other Club sites.

Salary:Dependent on experience

Hours:Minimum of 37.5 hours per week to meet the needs of the business.

A fantastic opportunity has arisenat Birmingham City Football Clubfor an experiencedSafety Officer.

The safety of all visitors to St. Andrew’s Stadium and its associated facilities is fundamentaland in accordance with legislation and Company policy, this role will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all spectators on match-day as well as ensuring a safe environment is provided for all who work and visit the Club on a non-match day across each of the Club’s sites.

Primarily based at St. Andrew’s Stadium, the hours of this role are 9:00am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday plus attendance at all home match-days and other events as required.

As an integral member of the management team, you will be responsible for the implementation, management and development of all Club Safety policies (to include match-day and non-match day)toensure compliance withlegislative and other requirements as laid down by the relevant governing bodies across the entire business.

Main duties will include but shall not be limited to, the overall management, leadership and development of the match-day operation, including all match preparation, liaison with regulatory bodies such as the Local Authorities, the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, West Midlands Police, Fire and Ambulance services, etc. You will be required to ensurethe development and completion of all associatedpolicy and documentation to achieve an efficient, effectiveand safe match-day operation as required tocomply with the Club’s safety certificate.

Along with HR you will be responsible to ensure that adequate numbers of match-day staff are recruited who meet the necessary safety requirements and that the necessary training and further development of the match-day workforce are met. The scope of these duties may extend as dictated by the changing requirements of the regulatory bodies, the department and the organisation; therefore, the role may require additional ad-hoc duties as reasonably required.

Applicants must possess an NVQ Level 4 Certificate in Spectator Safety Management. As well as holding the necessary qualifications, the post-holder will be an organised, reliable individual with calm approach and proven experience of crowdmanagement will be advantageous. Previous experience of working within spectator/crowd safety is essential.

Knowledge or experience within the general Health and Safety industry or relevant Health & Safety qualifications is desirable but not essential.

To apply for this position, please request an application form from (stating Safety Officer in the subject box). Application forms are also available from the Club’s Ticket Office, Reception, Super Store and the HR department. Once completed please return, along with your current CV and cover letter stating your current salary, to:-

  • Alexandra Thomas, HR Manager, St. Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham, B9 4RL.

Please clearly mark your return envelope “Safety Officer”

  • Or email to: (stating “Safety Officer” in the subject box)
  • CLOSING DATE: 24th June 2012.

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Under the Vetting and Barring Scheme and in accordance with the Club’s own rules regarding Safeguarding the post-holder will be required to meet minimum criteria regarding Safeguarding and an enhanced CRB will be required in this post. Exceptions Order to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 applies.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title / Club Safety Officer
Department / Safety & Security
Essential Requirement / Desirable Requirement / Method of Assessment
Qualifications
& Memberships /
  • Clean valid driving licence
  • NVQ Level 4 in Spectator Safety Management
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  • Member of the Football Safety Officers Association
  • NEBOSH Health & Safety Management Diploma or equivalent
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  • Two part licence check at interview
  • Application form and certificate check
  • Application form and certificate check

Experience /
  • Experienced Manager with a wide knowledge of the safety issues in relevant sporting venues
  • The ability to implement and manage safety procedures at all levels.
  • Have experience working to large numbers
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  • Experience working within a sporting environment or stadia, including football.
  • Experience working and liaising with the Safety Advisory Groups and emergency services.
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  • Application form, interview and reference check
  • Application form, interview and reference check

Knowledge & Skills /
  • Ability to exceed supporter/customer expectation whilst operating within a budget
  • Excellent planning skills
  • Excellent written and verbal skills
  • The ability to create, implement, develop and interpret policies as required
  • Fully computer literate – including proficiency in Microsoft Office
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  • Demonstrates a knowledge of sports ground safety legislation and football spectator legislation
  • Knowledge of safety certification in Sports Grounds
  • Working knowledge of ‘Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds – fifth edition’ and similar guidance
  • Working knowledge of Football Authority’s regulations and guidance concerning crowd management and spectator safety
  • Foreign Language
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  • Application form and interview
  • Application form and interview

Personal Qualities /
  • Shows initiative, has confidence in own ability with a positive attitude towards undertaking any aspect of the job role
  • Good communicator – written and oral skills, good judgement, confident, persuasive, approachable, dependable, uses initiative, professional
  • Displays no prejudice when working with others
  • Works to improve relationships
  • Flexible and a team player
  • Highly organised and able to work to deadlines
  • Not easily intimidated
  • Ability to inspire those under his/her command.
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  • Application form, interview, tests and references

Motivation & Expectations /
  • Desire to develop the security and safety function within the entire Football Club
  • Self motivated
  • High expectation of self and others
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  • Application form, interview and references

Birmingham City F C is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community.