Head of Safety and Security

3 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Ashton Gate Full time

Head of Safety and Security – Join the Team at Ashton Gate Stadium

Are you a highly skilled and experienced safety and security professional looking for your next big challenge? Ashton Gate Stadium, home to Bristol Sport, is seeking a Head of Safety and Security to take the lead in ensuring the safety and security of all staff, visitors, and spectators. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will play a crucial role in upholding the safety standards of one of the most iconic and bustling stadiums in the UK.

The Impact You'll Make

As the Head of Safety and Security, you will oversee and implement comprehensive safety measures across Ashton Gate Stadium, ensuring a secure environment for all events, matchdays, and day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with all relevant safety legislation, including safety laws and regulations laid out in the Stadium Safety Certificate. You'll be at the forefront of stadium safety, leading a team of stewards, overseeing safety operations, conducting regular safety inspections, and ensuring that emergency procedures are in place and effectively practiced.

Your role will involve working closely with emergency services, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders to maintain the highest safety standards. You will ensure matchday stewarding is managed efficiently, undertake detailed pre-event and post-event checks, and oversee critical infrastructure systems, such as fire alarms, CCTV, and emergency lighting. Furthermore, you will be responsible for ensuring that contingency plans are regularly reviewed and updated, ensuring the stadium is prepared for any unexpected situation.

Your Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role, you will need to bring extensive experience and a strong background in stadium safety and security.

The required experience and skills are as follows:

  • A Level 4 NVQ in Spectator Safety (or higher)
  • An SIA Door Supervisor Licence
  • IOSH or NEBOSH certification
  • Proven experience in stadium safety operations, ideally in venues with a capacity of 10,000+
  • A deep understanding of the Green Guide (6th Edition), as well as relevant safety legislation and regulations, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, Safety at Sports Grounds Act, and Football Spectators Act 1989
  • Experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining contingency plans in collaboration with emergency services and regulatory bodies
  • Knowledge and expertise in crowd management and safety risk assessments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Experience operating CCTV in stadium or large crowd contexts, with a demonstrated ability to vigilantly spot suspicious behaviours.
  • Experience operating control rooms during matchdays as a safety officer.

A background in conducting safety exercises such as table-top drills is also highly desirable.

Why You Should Apply

This is an incredible opportunity to join a leading sports and events venue, playing a key role in safeguarding thousands of spectators, staff, and athletes. You will have the chance to lead the safety and security operations at Ashton Gate Stadium, ensuring compliance with the highest standards and overseeing critical safety initiatives. Working in collaboration with emergency services, regulatory bodies, and internal teams, you will be integral to the smooth running of matchdays and events.

If you are a dedicated and experienced safety and security professional looking to make a real impact at a renowned sporting venue, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in creating a safe and secure environment for all who visit Ashton Gate Stadium.

Click the Apply button now to start your application.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Ashton Gate Stadium to appoint a Head of Safety and Security. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

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