Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator

Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator - Birmingham

Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator
- Aston Villa FC
- Birmingham

Up to 35k + amazing benefits

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.

• 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.

• 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

• TRIFR for Levy @ Aston Villa
• FSIR for Levy @ Aston Villa
• Food Hygiene Rating Score (FHRS) minimum of 4
• PDR performance review outcomes

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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…