Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator- Aston Villa FC- Birmingham
Up to £35k + amazing benefits
Purpose of the Role
As part of the Levy team at Aston Villa Football Club, the Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator plays a crucial role in driving our culture of safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. You will provide expert guidance and hands-on support to operational teams, ensuring that all matchday and non-matchday activity is delivered in line with Levy standards, industry legislation, and client expectations.
You Will
* Deliver competent and proactive HSE advice, ensuring our teams understand and fulfil their responsibilities.
* Support matchday and event operations, including auditing Chef/Manager Packs and ensuring compliance across all food and beverage areas.
* Carry out event-day audits for third-party partners such as Peppermint or Kerb.
* Undertake daily and weekly stadium audits, identifying potential hazards and working with Heads of Department (HODs) to implement corrective actions.
* Lead the unit's Net Zero Toolkit activity and champion sustainability initiatives in line with Levy's Net Zero objectives.
Key Result Areas & KPIs
HSE Coordinator Responsibilities
* Delivery of all core H&S performance indicators
* Delivery of Food Safety & Allergen compliance
* Completion of internal auditing schedule
* Delivery of reactive interventions as required
* Strong operational engagement across all departments
KPIs/Measures
* TRIFR for Levy @ Aston Villa
* FSIR for Levy @ Aston Villa
* Food Hygiene Rating Score (FHRS) minimum of 4
* PDR performance review outcomes
Operational Standards
* Provide clear, competent HSE guidance to managers and operational teams, seeking specialist advice from the Levy HSE network when required.
* Follow the site HSE weekly planner as directed by the General Manager, ensuring attendance at scheduled meetings and completion of all daily checklists.
* Communicate key HSE messages to frontline teams to promote full compliance and consistent standards.
* Support HODs with incident investigations, ensuring corrective actions are completed promptly and collaboratively, utilising legal and HR support when needed.
* Assist with regular audits and compliance checks against Compass and Levy policies, procedures, and operational frameworks.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Liaise with HSE regulators during enforcement, inspections, or dispute processes.
* Attend monthly client waste-management meetings to support sustainability commitments.
* Build strong relationships with the Client HSE team through regular meetings and updates.
Measuring Team Performance
* Conduct monthly incident trend analysis to identify risks and implement proactive improvement initiatives.
* Review internal audit results, share best practice, and track closure of any NCRs.
* Hold regular catch-ups with HODs and attend the weekly leadership meeting to support continuous improvement.
* Carry out regular safety walks across the stadium and support the senior management team in departmental safety reviews.
People Management
* Ensure all new starters complete an HSE induction and that all role-specific training and risk assessments are up to date.
* Coordinate with external partners, clients, and contractors to ensure consistent and safe working practices across all Levy-operated areas.
* Maintain and update HSE noticeboards across all sites within the Aston Villa operation.
Key Accountabilities
* Delivery of all KPIs listed above
* Maintaining relevant ISO accreditations
* Compliance with Levy and Compass HSE policies and standards
* Achievement of Compass UK&I FSIR and TRIFR targets
* Delivery of strong Food Hygiene Rating results
* Strong internal and external audit performance
Key Contacts & Working Relationships
* HSE Director – Levy
* Regional HSE Managers
* Unit General Manager, Operations Manager & Heads of Department
* Levy Cleaning Team
* Business Excellence Team
* Profit Protection Team
* Levy Sustainability Director
Person Specification
* Experience in an HSE role or two years' supervisory/team leader experience
* Working knowledge of HSE processes, standards, and legislation
* Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Office
* Enthusiastic and motivational, with a commitment to exceptional standards
* A confident communicator who can influence and engage teams at all levels
* Honest, transparent, consistent, and able to earn trust and respect across the business
What you'll get in return
* Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum
* Pension scheme & life assurance
* 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays, plus your birthday off
* Healthcare benefits including dental, optical, therapy treatments & free annual checks
* Discounts including Vodafone, Nuffield Health, Pure Gym, shopping & travel perks
* Holiday purchase scheme
* Ongoing training & development through Levy career pathways
* Family-friendly benefits (2 days extra leave post-maternity return, day off for baby's first birthday)
* Employee Assistance Programme & wellbeing support
We are Levy
Levy is about
elevating experiences
. As the global leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, we design and deliver unforgettable guest experiences that celebrate
people, planet, and passion
.
From Premier League clubs to world-class arenas, we combine
culinary innovation, seamless operations, and sustainability leadership
to make every event extraordinary. At
Villa Park
, our mission is simple: to fuel the pride of the claret and blue, one unforgettable matchday at a time.