Now Hiring: Health and Safety Officer

Job Title:  

Health and Safety Officer 

Reports To:  

Chief Operating Officer 

Jobs Reporting into the Job Holder: 

Stewards, volunteers 

1. Job Purpose 

To ensure, as far as reasonably possible, the safety of everyone attending events at FC United of Manchester Football Club in accordance with the Safety Certificate terms and conditions, Operations Manual and the Club’s Policy Statement of Spectator Safety. 

2. Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities 

• Assume responsibilities on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the provisions of the General Safety Certificate issued by Manchester City Council and the Club’s Policy Statement on Spectator Safety.  

• Continually review all stewarding at the Stadium and make appropriate recommendations to the COO for corporate consideration.  

• Assume responsibility for the provision of training and assessment for all Stewards employed at the Club.  

• Represent the interests of the Club and attend all Safety Advisory Group meetings of Manchester City Council.  

• Act as the Club Liaison Officer with the “Emergency Services” in the event of an unforeseen incident, ensuring that the CE is kept fully informed of any developments.  

• Evaluate the performance of the Deputy Safety Officer, Chief Stewards, Stand Managers, Supervisors, Deputy Supervisors, Stewards and any specialist Stewards and initiate any action that may be required.  

• Co-ordinate, monitor and advise upon all safety matters affecting the Stadium.  

• Monitor stewarding levels on a match day to ensure effective and equitable distribution of staff commensurate with the General Safety Certificate.  

• Liaise with the COO on any new legislation and safety related advice affecting the Club and arrange for implementation.  

• Be aware of the requirements of all Sports Grounds legislation, the Green Guide and other advisory documents, the Safety Certificate, the licence issued by the Sports Ground Safety Authority and ensure compliance.  

• Assume control on behalf of the Club on match days at the Stadium for spectator safety and security, acting in full co-operation with GM Police.  

• Assume responsibility with the COO on behalf of the Club for the joint Statement of Intent agreed with GM Police.  

• Ensure all conditions of the General Safety Certificate are fully complied with. In the event of any non-compliance for any reason the Safety Officer will inform the COO and GM Council as soon as possible.  

• During the period that the Safety Certificate is in force the post holder has the Board's authority to take any action deemed necessary to ensure the safety of spectators inside the ground.  

• Subordinates directly supervised: Deputy Safety Officer, Matchday Chief Steward & other Matchday supervisors • Special relationships (external)Police Commander, Police Football Liaison Officer, Safety Team members, Fire Service, Ambulance, Manchester City Council, GM Police, Sports Ground Safety Authority, Football Safety Officers’ Association  

• The post holder should be an experienced person having had considerable knowledge in both the safety and security fields and controlling crowds in football stadia.  

• He/she will be expected to attend seminars/conferences run for Football Safety Officers Association so as to maintain a level of the experience required for such a position. 

3. Knowledge/Experience/Skills 

a) Knowledge/Experience/Technical Skills 

Essential:-  

The ability to work as part of a team with minimal supervision. 

Excellent inter personal and communication skills. 

Computer Literate. 

Previous IT experience. 

NVQ Level 4 (or working towards completing within next 12 months), Event Safety Management. First Aid at Work (certification valid) 

Desirable:- 

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Car and full driving licence. 

Further Information 

Will the job-holder have direct access to young persons under the age of 18, within the context of the job or any subsequent related activities or responsibilities?           YES  

Where the answer to the above question is YES the following wording will be included in any advertisement 

“As this role involves direct access to young persons under the age of eighteen, within the context of the job or any subsequently related activities or responsibilities, the successful candidate will undergo a thorough screening process, which will include a Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure, to ensure their suitability for the role”