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Ground Safety Manager


Blackpool Football Club


Location

Blackpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom


Job description

Job Description

Who we are:

Blackpool Football Club is an English Professional Association Football Club based in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire.

The club was founded in 1887 and has a very storied history, from being a founding member of the Lancashire League in 1889, rising to the Top-Flight of the Football League (the old First Division) in 1930, to winning the FA Cup in 1953 and being promoted to the Premier League in 2010 (becoming the first Club to gain promotion from every division of the Football League via the play-off system.)

The team are competing in League One, the third tier of the English Football League.

The club have played their home games at Bloomfield Road since 1901.

About the role:

The Club requires an experienced Ground Safety Manager to lead the ongoing growth of the Blackpool Football Club operation, at the 16,332-seater stadium.

The ideal candidate will be required to lead the existing operational and matchday safety team, to provide a safe and enjoyable matchday experience for fans and staff, while ensuring we are legally compliant with our safety certificate. They will monitor, adapt, and ensure the safety practices and necessary safety resources for all first team home matches and other events.

The role will ensure safety policies and procedures are shared with staff and supported by effective training, briefing, and monitoring frameworks.

The candidate will lead the liaisons between the Club and supporting agencies, which will include the local council, public health, EFL / FA, Police / Ambulance Service / SGSA, SAG & 3rd party contractors.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

The above job description is not intended to be exhaustive; the duties and responsibilities may therefore vary over time according to the changing needs of the club. 

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

Desirable Requirement

Qualifications

  • To hold or be working towards (within a 12-month period) at a minimum, an NVQ Level 4 Qualification in Spectator Safety.

  • To hold relevant Health and Safety training, ideally with a H&S qualification or working towards one.
  • Membership of the Football Safety Officers Association.
  • A NEBOSH Health & Safety Management Certificate or equivalent.
  • Membership of the Venue Managers Association.
  • A recognised course in Counter Terrorism.

Experience

·       Proven people management experience within a facility or venue management environment.

·       To have an understanding and completed training to support the implementation of effective security and counter terrorism measures at a large spectator venue.

·       To be experienced as Lead or Deputy Safety Officer, responsible for the safety of spectators and guests at a large events venue.

·       Working knowledge of ‘Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds – sixth edition’ and similar guidance.

·       Working knowledge of Football Authority’s regulations and guidance concerning crowd management and spectator safety

·       Experience of working within the sports stadia or events venue would be beneficial.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Experience managing staff and multiple priorities.
  • Knowledge of monitoring venue control systems such as CCTV, fire panels, public address systems, turnstiles, fire and safety equipment.
  • An ability to review the current operation and identify practical areas for improvement or change, seeking out opportunities to enhance the fan experience.
  • To produce and deliver regular match / event day safety expenditure/ budget information to Management.

  • Knowledge of safety certification in sports grounds.

Personal Qualities

  • Must be able to work with little supervision and have the ability to make quick decisions in a fast paced environment, if required.
  • Ability to manage conflict and changing priorities.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work alone and as a member of a team.
  • Possess a progressive mindset (individually and departmentally).
  • Possess excellent communication skills.
  • Have excellent attention to detail.
  • Assertive, calm with the ability to work well under pressure.
  • Flexible to meet the requirements of the needs of the business – this includes working weekends & match / event days.

To apply for the position please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role to [email protected] or Blackpool Football Club, Bloomfield Road, Seasiders Way, Blackpool, FY1 6JJ.

We encourage early applicants as we reserve the right to close the application process at any time.

This job will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS procedures.


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