Job Introduction
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.