Head of Safety

3 weeks ago


Coventry, United Kingdom Coventry Arena Ltd Full time

_**The future of Coventry Building Society Arena is vibrant and exciting.**_
- **Come and join us as we enter a new era and see what you can achieve**_

**About Us**

Coventry Building Society Arena has forged an enviable reputation as the leading international venue for a variety of events, attracting more than 1.3 million visitors a year.

We are renowned for hosting myriad of exhibitions, sporting events, including the Commonwealth Games and a wide range of entertainment

Home of Coventry City Football Club, Coventry Building Society Arena is synonymous with music, having hosted many of the biggest bands on the planet, including the Killers, Rammstein, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Coldplay and in 2023 will welcome Harry Styles and the Artic Monkeys.

**About the role**

To operate as the venue’s Safety Officer for all major events in the stadium and venue and to be the lead adviser on all spectator-related safety issues. To manage all the requirements of the Safety Certificate in relation to all major events. Ensure all events at the CBS Arena are operated safely and in line with legislation and the company’s policies and procedures. To lead and manage the venue security team and staffing officer. The role is a full-time position and covers all major events at the CBS Arena.

**Key objectives of the role are**:

- To assume overall responsibility for event safety on event and match days and to undertake all necessary tasks to achieve this.
- Work with and support the Operations Director on all operations relating to event delivery included but not limited event safety.
- Lead in devising the Operations Manual for the venue for all events covering necessary safety checks, guidance to Stewards, liaison with external parties and all other safety information. Ensure that this dovetails with the Club’s Health and Safety strategy, policies and working arrangements.
- Be a main representative of the CBS Arena at Safety Advisory Group meetings and be the lead on all event safety matters.
- Be a point of contact for the local authority in relation to all event safety matters, including pre-event and event inspections and the annual inspection. Assist in taking responsibility for all remedial actions coming from any of these inspections.
- Be the point of contact for the Sports Ground Safety Authority in relation to all their interactions with the CBS Arena including audits, SAG input and general guidance. Ensure all new guidance issued is obtained and acted upon. Take responsibility for all remedial actions coming from any of the SGSA inspections.
- Lead on Counter Terrorism strategy for the CBS Arena ensuring the venue is compliant with legislation and moving forward with the appropriate strategy.
- Lead on producing and reviewing contingency plans and ensure a robust programme of tabletop exercises are used to ensure the emergency procedures as set out in the “plan of action” operate correctly. Plan for the exercises and ensure representation from all necessary parties.
- Working with the Head of Venue Security develop standard operating procedures for all areas of CBS Arena and Training centre security.
- Work with the Operations Director to ensure there is consistent delivery of safety and security across the Training centre and CBS Arena.
- Lead in the recruitment, training, and management of all event stewards, including decisions around any third-party contract stewarding companies to be utilise at the venue. Ensure all stewards and security staff engaged at the venue are qualified to the required governing body standards.
- Work with the Operations Director, Staffing Officer and HR Manager to create a long term strategy for steward training.
- Manage the budget for stewarding and other associated event safety expenditure items for all events.
- Liaise with all relevant external organisations regarding the safe operation of events. This will include police, medical, the local authority and other emergency services.
- Create a network of contacts within event safety to include safety practitioners from other sporting clubs in the region.
- Maintain all necessary records and documentation related to the safe operation of events at the venue.

They will hold a relevant degree or recognised safety qualification and hold a Level 4 in spectators safety as a minimum.

**Desirable qualifications:

- ** NEBOSH

**What is in it for you?**
- A Competitive Salary
- 31 days Annual Leave including the eight recognised English Bank Holidays - increasing to 33 days after two years service. Maximum of 33 days including the eight recognised Bank Holidays.
- Auto enrolment pension scheme - matched benefit
- Private Healthcare - Single
- Death in Service Benefit - one times

Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

**Education**:

- Diploma of Higher Education (required)

**Experience**:

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