Health & Safety Apprentice in Burton-On-Trent

The not-for-profit governing body of football in England has an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Apprentice!

Whats on offer?

• A Thank You Day of additional leave on top of your 25-day annual leave allowance with extra leave for volunteering.
• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week from home).
• Free lunches and parking at Wembley Stadium and St. Georges Park.
• A host of internal events to connect with your colleagues and learn.
• Employee Resource Groups, such as Ethnicity and Pride.
• Free private healthcare.
• Staff pitch days on the hallowed turf at Wembley Stadium, when the Grounds Team let us!
• Specialist mental health and wellbeing support all season round.
• A wide range of discounts on products and services through our benefits portal.
• An employee contributory pension scheme.
• Priority ticket access to exciting events at Wembley Stadium.

They are responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.

They believe football has the power to unite communities, promote wellbeing, and inspire positive change. With UEFA EURO 2028 on the horizon, the apprenticeship programme offers an entry into a rewarding career and an excellent opportunity to develop skills and gain experience within a supportive, inclusive and diverse organisation.

Health & Safety Apprentice Role Purpose
This is a hands-on opportunity to kickstart your career in Health & Safety within one of the most iconic sports and training environments in the country. As part of the St Georges Park Operations team, youll gain real-world experience across five key departments, from groundskeeping and logistics to facilities and events, while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

This isnt just a job in football, its a career pathway in safety, operations, and people-first thinking.

You will be employed on a two-year fixed term contract, and will study towards a Safety, Health and Environmental Technician: Level 3 with Penshaw View. You will be contractually based at The National Football Centre, St. Georges Park.

Key accountabilities

Youll be involved with several operational teams and get involved in meaningful tasks such as:

• Supporting safety culture for the logistics, events, facilities management, construction and Grounds & Estates departments. This will give you a broad knowledge within various different sectors of Health & Safety.
• Helping to deliver and improve toolbox talks, briefings and training materials to employees.
• Observing and contributing to risk assessments and safety walkarounds.
• Assisting and contributing to emergency plans and procedures such as fire safety plans, emergency medical procedures and hazardous substances.
• Collecting and interpreting safety data using Excel and other tools.
• Challenging negative beliefs about health & safety and promoting the benefits of a positive safety culture.
• Exploring your interests in areas like construction, wellbeing or events.
• Youll also have the chance to take on small projects that improve how health and safety is delivered across the site.
• Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet changing priorities.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.

What Theyre Looking For?
They dont expect you to have lots of experience; they are looking for someone whos curious, open-minded, and ready to learn. Youll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy working with people and building relationships.
• Have a genuine interest in helping others stay safe and well.
• Can take responsibility and follow through on tasks.
• Are confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

To be eligible you must meet the following criteria:

• Live within England and have lived within the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.
• Must not be in full time education at the start of your apprenticeship.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• If aged 16-18 you will need to have maths and English at grade 4/C and have the certification for this. If not, you will need to sit Functional Skills Level 2 as part of the programme.
• Must not hold a similar or higher qualification on the areas of H&S e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma.

You may be surprised to know that being a football fan is not a prerequisite of the role. Whats more important is your passion, interest and commitment to the varied work that we do, and the goals that we are aiming to achieve.

To apply for this role as Health & Safety Apprentice, please click apply online and complete the full application process.

This is a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. We actively promote inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please reach out.

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