Job Description

level= is excited to partner with The Football Association (The FA) to run a fair, anonymised recruitment process for this apprenticeship.

The FA is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is 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.

The FA believes 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 at The FA 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 George's Park Operations team, you'll gain real-world experience across five key departments, from groundskeeping and logistics to facilities and events, while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

You'll be supported by an experienced line manager who'll help you build confidence, develop key skills, and grow your understanding of how health, safety and wellbeing is embedded into high-performing teams.

This isn't just a job in football, it's 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. George's Park.

Health & Safety Apprentice Key Accountabilities:

You'll 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. You'll 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 FA Group changing priorities. Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.

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.

What The FA are looking for?

The FA don't expect you to have lots of experience; they are looking for someone who's curious, open-minded, and ready to learn. You'll 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. Are willing to challenge assumptions and ask "why?" in a constructive way. Can stay calm, respectful, and proactive in different working environments. A knowledge of some health and safety regulations would be desirable. You'll work closely with your line manager and will be expected to grow your independence and confidence over time.
You may be surprised to know that being a football fan is not a prerequisite of working for the FA. What's more important is your passion, interest and commitment to the varied work that we do, and the goals that we are aiming to achieve.

Benefits:

A 'Thank You Day' of additional leave on top of your 25-day annual leave allowance with extra leave for volunteering. Free lunches and parking at Wembley Stadium and St. George's 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.

ED&I Statement:

The FA are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.

The FA 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 to inform level=.

As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.

Hybrid Working Statement:

Currently, The FA are working within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week (usually a minimum of 2-3 days a week), and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model, and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary. The contractual location of this role can be found in the Role Purpose section above.

How to apply (run by level=)

We're partnering with The FA to run a fair, anonymised process. We (level=) manage the application portal; The FA makes the hiring decisions. Register your interest (CV only): Upload your CV by Friday 26 September 2025, 12:00 (BST). CVs are used for contact/eligibility only. Reviewers won't see your name or CV during scoring. Receive the Candidate Pack: Within 48 hours you'll get the Apprenticeship Candidate Pack (role details, timelines, and how to complete the next steps). Check junk/spam if needed. Complete the anonymised work sample tasks: Submit answers by Monday 29 September 2025, 12:00 (BST). All responses are reviewed anonymously against the same criteria. Interviews: Week commencing Monday 27 October 2025. Accessibility & reasonable adjustments: If you need support at any stage, reply to the pack email or reach out via www.levelequals.com
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 22,940.00 per year

Work Location: In person