Oxford United are looking to recruit a competent person with an Event Safety management or Security and Operations background who can be developed to gain a full understanding of the roles required to manage a busy training ground and gain competence and qualifications in Health and Safety. Their primary role will be to assist the Facility Manager in the day-to-day running of the site. This will include administration, health and safety inspections and reporting. Managing general maintenance and preventative maintenance programs around the buildings and site in general as well as the operation and security of the site. The role may also include assisting with safety and operations at the stadium when required. To assist the Facilities Manager with the maintenance and management of the training ground and to ensure compliance with all relevant certification To assist in the preparation of the training ground for events and player activities, ensuring all equipment & resources are checked, in place and serviceable To open the site in advance of staff arriving and to ensure all relevant areas are unlocked, lit and heated as required To check for and clear any overnight litter/waste to ensure the site is ready for the arrival of staff To conduct routine safety inspections and manage safety and operational maintenance and repairs around the site as required To conduct proactive and preventative maintenance around the site, reporting areas where future improvement or work are required To assist the Facilities Manager in conducting general and routine maintenance activities/inspections and ensure reports and documentation are submitted to the relevant stakeholders To liaise on behalf of the Facilities Manager with security contractors to ensure the provision of appropriate levels of stewarding for player training and activities on site, and to conduct reviews of the security of the site as required To liaise on behalf of the Facilities Manager with maintenance contractors to ensure relevant work is conducted in a timely and cost-effective manner To assist with invoicing and relevant reporting to the Facilities Manager To assist with administrative tasks to support the Facilities Manager to ensure compliance with safety certification and all statutory licensing requirements To facilitate contractor movement and working on site ensuring all health and safety inductions and requirements are complied with To proactively assist with and promote the safety and security of the training ground and to ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act To undertake any relevant health and safety training and awareness courses and skills, upgrading courses as required by the Facilities Manager To be available to respond to and manage safety incidents during the day To provide cover during periods of annual leave to answer enquiries and address issues on behalf of the Facilities Manager To conduct any other work or deployments as required by the Head of Safety and Operations to assist the Head of Crowd Safety or Head of Matchday Operations at the Kassam Stadium About The Candidate Reliability and adaptability Exceptional organisational skills Ability to take Initiative and when necessary, the ability to be assertive. Leadership and the ability to ‘make things happen’. Excellent time management and organisational skills Professional manner Efficient, productive and proactive Positive and flexible attitude Ability to react to changing situations positively. Ability to work well under pressure. Ability to solve problems. About The Club Code of Conduct Oxford United Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Oxford United Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal. The Club is fully committed to the EFL Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Standards and as we are underrepresented in these areas; we particularly welcome ‘entry level’ applications from women, individuals from Black and Minority Ethnicities, the LGBT community and anyone with a disability. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Oxford United Football Club are committed to and has both a moral and legal obligation to ensure that all children and vulnerable adults are protected and kept safe from harm whilst engaged in services organised and provided by the Club and believes that the general wellbeing, welfare and safety of all children and vulnerable adults engaged in Club activities is of the upmost importance. The Club will fulfil its responsibilities by ensuring it displays best practice in safeguarding matters – including Safer Recruitment - carried out in a spirit of partnership and openness with the child or vulnerable adult, families, and the relevant local authority.