Job Description
Main Function of role:
Support the Club Safety officer in management of match day operations and events.
Ensure compliance of documentation and audits as per ground safety certificate
22.5 hours per week reporting in to the Club Safety Officer

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Report on a day to day basis to the Safety Officer and act as directed
• Write, review and update, paperwork and policies
• Working with other stakeholders re write contingency plans, policies and operational manuals
• Act as Safety Officer for Sheffield United U23’s and Sheffield United Women’s games
• Have responsibility for safety issues whilst acting Safety Officer for any event when the Safety Certificate is applicable. Irrespective of their position within the Club, all persons must follow the directions and guidance given by the Assistant Safety Officer respect of safety issues.
• Support the Safety Officer to liaise and direct the Safety Team and Operational Staff on an event day
• Support the Safety Officer to Liaise with the Commercial Director in respect of corporate guests and sponsors on matters of safety where applicable.
• Represent the Club or Safety Officer on safety issues prior to and during the event, with the Emergency Services, (i.e. South Yorkshire Police, and Fire and Ambulance services).
• The post holder will liaise directly with the Chief Licensing Officer of the Sheffield City Council and with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority Inspector.

• Responsibility of the ASO before an event and on the day of the event when deputising for the safety Officer
• Twenty four hours before each event takes place at the stadium, the Head of Operations will ensure that the procedures below have taken place and repeated via the designated Safety Officer on the day of the event:-
• Undertake match day pre-brief with staff from Club, Premier Security and Events, Compass and Hotel
• That any defects reported at the previous match have been rectified
• That the fire warning and automatic fire detection systems are tested and action taken to rectify any faults found
• Physically inspect the stadium making sure there are no hazards, which will affect spectator’s safety
• Inspect the turnstiles and correct any malfunction
• Physically check the efficient functioning of all emergency and final exit gates
• Copies of the Ground Regulations are displayed at all entrances to the ground
• That all exit and directional signs are in place, in a reasonable condition and illuminated if appropriate
• Will liaise with the Police Match Commander if in attendance regarding the safety procedures for the whole event, the ticketing arrangements, segregation policy and visitor allocation together with the general admission to and dispersal from the ground for all supporters will also be mutually agreed.
• Will liaise with the Premier Security and Events Manager to ensure that arrangements have been made for sufficient trained Stewards to attend the fixture.
• Will liaise with Provital, to arrange sufficient first aid personnel in accordance with the directions contained in the General Safety Certificate.
• Liaise with the Ticket Office Manager to confirm that the computerised spectator counting system, the Fortress Management system and monitors are fully operational.
• Day of the Event – Checking of equipment

• The Safety Officer or ASO will ensure that the following equipment and systems are tested and where necessary ensure any faults are rectified.
• The Close Circuit Television system
• The Public Address System, which will be tested at each operating point
• The turnstile counting system
• Emergency lighting
• Fire fighting equipment
• Emergency telephone system throughout the ground
• That the first aid equipment and materials are in accordance with the provisions of the Safety
Certificate
• The ASO will also assist in briefing or brief the stewarding supervisors before the event to make them aware of any issues likely to arise during the match and to pass on key information including risk factors and additional safety measures.
• After each event

• Receive from each Safety Steward Sector Supervisor a structured de-brief report regarding the event which has taken place, ensuring matters raised are dealt with
• Liaise with the Stadium Manager to ensure that all litter and combustible waste or other materials are cleared from the ground
• Inspect the ground to ensure that it is free from signs of damage that might be a potential danger and ensure that action is taken to rectify any faults
• Event report completed and shared with Safety Officer
• Records
• A full record will be kept of all training undertaken.
• Records will be maintained of all safety tests and inspections carried out in the ground.
• The match records will record:
• The number of spectators attending each fixture
• The weather conditions
• All reported injuries to any spectator
• These records will be kept at the Club’s premises and made available for inspection by any authorised person from the City Council, Football Licensing Authority, Football Authorities Safety Inspectors and the National Football Training Verification Manager.

Essential or desirable requirement – please indicate against each heading:
• Level 4 NVQ in Safety Management
• or
• any other National Standard for Safety Management at Level 4. (Professional competency to be agreed by the SAG)
• Essential requirement to hold a valid enhanced DBS check at all times

Any particular aptitude/skill required:
• Excellent computer literacy and IT skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders in person, writing and telephone
• Ability to influence, negotiate and represent the Club at all levels
• Good self-motivated all-rounder with the ability to motivate and manage staff
• Clean driving license
• Positive and flexible attitude

How to apply
Please forward your CV to:
HR@sufc.co.uk