Venue Compliance Manager – Kia Oval, London | Full-Time / Permanent
£45,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We're looking for a Venue Compliance Manager with a background in food safety to provide competent advice, guidance, and hands‑on support to operational teams at The Kia Oval – iconic international cricket ground and home to Surrey County Cricket Club since 1845.
As Venue Compliance Manager you will enable teams to fulfil their Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of culinary compliance.
Venue Compliance Manager – The role
You will be central to embedding a proactive safety culture, ensuring full allergen compliance, and supporting the delivery of sustainable and environmentally responsible catering operations.
Compliance & Food Safety
- Lead all aspects of food safety and allergen management across the matchday catering and event operation
- Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, hygiene standards, and Levy policies
- Oversee allergen information, recipe management, and menu compliance using The Source, Safety Culture and other relevant reporting systems
- Maintain robust controls to prevent cross‑contamination and ensure accurate labelling is implemented across the venue
- Conduct regular audits of culinary operations, ensuring consistency and due diligence
- Maintain accurate records of allergen data, Levy IPOE audit, and compliance documentation
Health, Safety & Risk Management
- Act as a champion for safety culture, driving engagement and accountability across all teams
- Provide expert HSE advice and support to operational managers and teams
- Lead the development, review, and implementation of risk assessments for all team members and activities
- Conduct regular safety audits and workplace inspections, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
- Support incident investigations, ensuring timely resolution and preventative measures
- Ensure all HSE documentation is compliant, up to date, and audit‑ready
Training, People & Standards
- Own and manage training records and compliance matrices for all team members, working alongside HOD’s to ensure new starter inductions are comprehensive and robust
- Ensure all new starters complete HSE inductions and mandatory training
- Work alongside the Regional HSE Manager to deliver training on allergen awareness, food safety, and HSE best practices as necessary
- Support HOD’s and managers in maintaining high standards and understanding compliance responsibilities
- Lead monthly and quarterly HSE meetings and business reviews, providing detailed updates to all relevant departments
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence
Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement
- Support delivery of Net Zero and sustainability initiatives, including carbon labelling and responsible sourcing
- Work closely with the Kia Oval club to align on HSE and sustainability projects
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and third parties to ensure compliance standards are met
- Attend operational and stakeholder meetings, providing updates and driving continuous improvement
- Support the development of sustainable menus in collaboration with the culinary team and Levy vision
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in an F&B, culinary compliance, or HSE role within a high-volume environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and UK health & safety legislation
- Experience leading risk assessments, audits, and maintaining compliance documentation
- Ability to drive a positive safety culture and influence teams at all levels
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- Experience managing training records and delivering staff training on compliance and HSE
- Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement within hospitality operations
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and match days.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
- 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
- Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
- Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby's first birthday, enhanced family leave
- Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
- Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
- Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
- Meals on duty included
Why Join Us?
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Job Reference: com/0705/68717001/52807013/SU #Levy UK
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£45,000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.
We’re looking for a Venue Compliance Manager with a background in food safety to provide competent advice, guidance, and hands‑on support to operational teams at The Kia Oval – iconic international cricket ground and home to Surrey County Cricket Club since 1845.
As Venue Compliance Manager you will enable teams to fulfil their Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) responsibilities while maintaining the highest standards of culinary compliance.
Venue Compliance Manager – The role
You will be central to embedding a proactive safety culture, ensuring full allergen compliance, and supporting the delivery of sustainable and environmentally responsible catering operations.
Compliance & Food Safety
- Lead all aspects of food safety and allergen management across the matchday catering and event operation
- Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, hygiene standards, and Levy policies
- Oversee allergen information, recipe management, and menu compliance using The Source, Safety Culture and other relevant reporting systems
- Maintain robust controls to prevent cross‑contamination and ensure accurate labelling is implemented across the venue
- Conduct regular audits of culinary operations, ensuring consistency and due diligence
- Maintain accurate records of allergen data, Levy IPOE audit, and compliance documentation
Health, Safety & Risk Management
- Act as a champion for safety culture, driving engagement and accountability across all teams
- Provide expert HSE advice and support to operational managers and teams
- Lead the development, review, and implementation of risk assessments for all team members and activities
- Conduct regular safety audits and workplace inspections, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions
- Support incident investigations, ensuring timely resolution and preventative measures
- Ensure all HSE documentation is compliant, up to date, and audit‑ready
Training, People & Standards
- Own and manage training records and compliance matrices for all team members, working alongside HOD’s to ensure new starter inductions are comprehensive and robust
- Ensure all new starters complete HSE inductions and mandatory training
- Work alongside the Regional HSE Manager to deliver training on allergen awareness, food safety, and HSE best practices as necessary
- Support HOD’s and managers in maintaining high standards and understanding compliance responsibilities
- Lead monthly and quarterly HSE meetings and business reviews, providing detailed updates to all relevant departments
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence
Sustainability & Stakeholder Engagement
- Support delivery of Net Zero and sustainability initiatives, including carbon labelling and responsible sourcing
- Work closely with the Kia Oval club to align on HSE and sustainability projects
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and third parties to ensure compliance standards are met
- Attend operational and stakeholder meetings, providing updates and driving continuous improvement
- Support the development of sustainable menus in collaboration with the culinary team and Levy vision
What we’re looking for
- Proven experience in an F&B, culinary compliance, or HSE role within a high-volume environment
- Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and UK health & safety legislation
- Experience leading risk assessments, audits, and maintaining compliance documentation
- Ability to drive a positive safety culture and influence teams at all levels
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
- Experience managing training records and delivering staff training on compliance and HSE
- Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement within hospitality operations
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and match days.
What you’ll get in return
- Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
- 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
- Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
- Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your baby’s first birthday, enhanced family leave
- Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
- Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
- Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
- Meals on duty included
Why Join Us?
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.
Job Reference: com/0705/68717001/52807013/SU #Levy UK
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