Job description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated candidate to join the Operations Team at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Facilities Manager. This is an excellent role for someone with a proactive, positive attitude, with a genuine pride in their work, and a strong commitment to representing the Club. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the facility management of all Club sites, inclusive of health and safety arrangements, operations, staff, sub-contractor management and maintenance programmes (including M&E).

Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure completion of projects and scheduled maintenance with an aim to ensure that all Club sites remains operational and functional for Football matches and any other events being hosted– this will include the planning, delivery and monitoring of response and capital maintenance programmes.
• Line management of the Cleaning and Maintenance Teams.
• Ensure safe operational practices conducted by all contractors (including PTW, submission of RAMs and client responsibilities within CDM 2015) at all Club sites.
• The designated Health and Safety individual for the Club.
• Managing and coordinating the FA / PL & EFL Minimum Standards annual audit (and any responsive criteria).
• Ensure the highest standards are met in terms of all H&S, employer and other applicable legislation i.e. building regulations, fire, water management.
• Lead the contract management process (supplier), developing key relationships, driving cost reduction and service delivery.
• Lead as required by the Head of Infrastructure and Projects, with project management or large maintenance contracts to ensure execution in a timely fashion, whilst adhering to all safety protocols.
• Ensure site adherence to insurance schedules.
• Conduct/organise relevant health and safety training for staff as required, across all ‘club sites’ including first aid and fire safety.
• Conduct all “risk assessments” and internal compliance audits as required by legislation and review at relevant intervals and to maintain records of the same.
• Conduct stress management risk assessments.
• Responsible for leading on, or attending, a number of working groups across the Club, such as Stadium Development Group, ATC Development Group, and H&S Meetings.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar, or transferrable skills, position.
• Experience in successfully leading a multi-functional department.
• Good understanding and operational experience of Health and Safety management.
• A proven track record of project management.
• Good knowledge of maintenance practices and construction standards.
• Experience of maintaining or achieving externally audited management standards, such as ISO 14001.

Desirable

• Experience of mid/senior level management in a multi-event environment.
• Knowledge of the Green Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.
• Proven experience of developing and implementing facility management strategies.
• Project management qualification, such as PRINCE 2.
• An industry recognised safety qualification, such as IOSH Managing Safely.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the Canaries, click ‘Apply’ now to become our Facilities Manager!

Closing date: Monday 25 November 2024

Norwich City Football Club are committed to ensuring equal opportunities are given to all and welcomes applications from all areas of the community regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.

Norwich City Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the importance of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the workplace. Please be aware that a criminal disclosure and identity check will be carried out for this post. Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure.