Manager, DC Site Safety & Facilities We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our Liverpool FC team as Manager, DC Site Safety & Facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of Health & Safety across the Distribution Centre site, including office spaces, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and fostering a safe working environment for all employees and visitors. This role also oversees the maintenance, contractor management, and general upkeep of the site.The individual will play a key role in driving safety culture, conducting risk assessments, and implementing best practices in workplace safety, in addition to overseeing site compliance and facilities management. What will you be doing? Health & Safety Management: Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies and procedures across the Distribution Centre and office spaces, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, Regulatory Reform Order, PUWER, LOLER, CDM Regulations). Risk Assessments & Safe Systems of Work: Conduct and regularly review risk assessments, implementing safe systems of work for all areas, including warehouse operations, office environments, and contractor activities. Regulatory Compliance & Audits: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies by conducting daily, weekly, and monthly site safety checks, audits, and inspections, covering safety compliance, fire safety, access control, security, and facility services. Incident Investigation & Reporting: Lead the investigation of workplace incidents, near misses, and safety concerns, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions. Maintain accurate incident records and reporting to relevant authorities as required. Training & Safety Culture Development: Deliver health and safety training, toolbox talks, and induction programs for employees, contractors, and visitors, fostering a strong safety culture within the organisation. Liaising with the central club H&S department to schedule training courses with approved suppliers, including FLT, First Aid, IOSH, Bailer and Banksman training. Emergency Preparedness: Act as the lead Fire Marshal/Warden, overseeing fire evacuation procedures, drills, and compliance with fire safety regulations.Ensure the site is equipped with appropriate emergency response plans, first aid facilities, and business continuity strategies. Contractor Management & CDM Compliance: Oversee the selection, onboarding, and management of contractors, ensuring compliance with Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). Ensure safe practices are followed during maintenance, refurbishments, and other site works. Facility & Service Management: Manage central services such as reception, security, maintenance, waste disposal, and cleaning contracts, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with safety regulations. Manage and improve the efficiency and safety of the site through a programme of pre-planned preventative maintenance. Budget & Expenditure Management: Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance budgets, ensuring cost-effective operations and adherence to financial targets. Manage and contribute to cost-saving initiatives such as the club-wide ‘The Red Way’ sustainability strategy. Future Site Developments & Strategic Planning: Support the planning and execution of site-specific developments, aligning with long-term business objectives while ensuring safety and environmental sustainability. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding meeting room scheduling, visitor management, and business archive requirements at the Distribution Centre Who are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you will have extensive experience in Facilities and Health & Safety management within a Distribution Centre, warehouse, or large-scale operational environment. You will have strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry best practices. As well as experience in facilities management, contractor oversight, and compliance auditing. The right candidate will be proficiency in using facilities-related software and applications to manage safety compliance, issue logging, and contractor performance tracking. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills to drive health and safety initiatives across multiple teams and locations. You will have strong problem-solving abilities, with experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis. Qualifications: NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent). IOSH Managing Safely certification. First Aid at Work (FAW) certification. Fire Warden/Marshal training. CDM (Construction Design and Management) Awareness. Desirable Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety. Membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or IIRSM (International Institute of Risk and Safety Management). Experience with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems). Why should you apply? This is a full-time permanent role working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our Distribution Centre, Prescot. To reward your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days) and a contributory pension scheme. You will have access to our benefits kit bag where you can get high street discounts, and a selection of benefit schemes you can join.There are opportunities to get involved with volunteering through our LFC Foundation to give back to the local community. At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club,we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you. Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. LFCJobs