Contractor Management Officer

Aston Villa Football Club; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and entertainment organization in Birmingham is seeking a Contractor Management Officer to ensure contractors are effectively managed and operate safely. This role involves overseeing contractor engagement, delivering safety inductions, and utilizing an electronic safety management system. A National General Certificate in Health & Safety is essential. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and be proactive in monitoring compliance. Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.

Benefits

Staff Benefits Booklet available

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contractor management, preferably in a sporting or large venue environment.
• Ability to communicate complex information effectively.
• Comfortable challenging non-compliance professionally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contractor engagement and ensure compliance at Villa Park.
• Deliver safety inductions and monitor issued permits.
• Utilize and manage the electronic safety system effectively.

Skills

Proactive and organized

Strong written and communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

National General Certificate in Health & Safety

Job description

Overview

You will play a key role in supporting the team to ensure that contractors are effectively managed and are operating safely, efficiently and in line with compliance primarily at Villa Park but also across our other Club sites as and when required.

You will oversee all aspects of contractor engagement, from pre‑qualification and documentation review to delivering safety inductions, monitoring and issuing permits.

A key aspect of this role will be becoming proficient in our electronic safety management system – My Compliance – and you will be responsible for ensuring it is used as effectively and efficiently as possible.

This is a real opportunity to have real impact and promote a proactive, collaborative strong culture of Health and Safety throughout the Club.

Responsibilities

• Support the team to ensure contractors are effectively managed and are operating safely, efficiently and in line with compliance at Villa Park and other Club sites as required.
• Oversee all aspects of contractor engagement, from pre‑qualification and documentation review to delivering safety inductions, monitoring and issuing permits.
• Become proficient in and ensure the effective & efficient use of the electronic safety management system, My Compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proactive, organised individual with proven experience working in a similar role, preferably in a sporting, construction or large venue environment.
• Hold a National General Certificate in Health & Safety or a similar qualification demonstrating a strong foundation in health and safety principles, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable challenging non‑compliance whilst maintaining a professional and collaborative approach.
• Strong written and communication skills with attention to detail, and the ability to communicate with impact ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way.
• Must have a vehicle and/or the ability to travel between our Club sites.
• Must also be able to work flexibly as the Club requires, which will include working evenings and weekends.

Company

Aston Villa Football Club are building a stage for magical memories in our redevelopment and expansion of Villa Park to create a world class sports and entertainment venue and a thriving community hub. Our redevelopment project includes increasing Villa Park’s capacity to over 50,000 and the creation of the new multi‑use space called ‘The Warehouse’ which will include a new Fan Zone destination and dynamic events space for non‑matchdays.

At the heart of every successful project is our Health and Safety department who are dedicated to promoting a strong safety culture and legal compliance across all areas of the Club, fostering trust and ultimately protecting our staff, partners and fans to ensure they can perform at their best. To help us bring our vision to life we have a number of contractors and partners working together on the master plan. We have an exciting opportunity for a Contractor Management Officer to join the team.

There has never been a better time to join Aston Villa Football Club. Our drive to succeed is visible on the global stage, we are building a family ethos and culture to be proud of, and realising our ambitious plans for the expansion and improvement of our world‑class facilities.

Benefits

See our Staff Benefits booklet to find out more.

Equality and Diversity

Aston Villa Football Club celebrates the diversity of its Club and embraces equal opportunities for all.