Health, Safety

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.