Chief Crowd Safety & Event Security

The Jockey Club; Prestbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TeamPass access to events

Pension scheme

Healthcare cashback

25 days annual leave

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Retail discounts

Job summary

The Jockey Club is seeking a Head of Crowd Safety & Security to lead safety, security and regulatory compliance across its nationwide racecourses and venues. You will build a robust safety culture, deliver strategic plans, train teams and manage incidents across multiple sites.

This role requires proven leadership, strong stakeholder management and the ability to travel across venues as needed to ensure consistently high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading Crowd Safety & Security operations.
• Level 4 Diploma in Spectator Safety and IOSH Managing Safely qualifications.
• Proven track record delivering strategic safety, security and crowd management plans across complex, multi-site operations.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across nationwide venues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed a best-in-class Crowd Safety & Security strategy across The Jockey Club's nationwide portfolio of racecourses and venues.
• Provide expert leadership on spectator safety, event security, crowd management and venue operations.
• Drive compliance with legislation, safety certificates and industry best practice.
• Develop and continually improve safety, security and contingency planning frameworks and procedures.
• Lead training, exercising and capability development for staff and stewarding teams.
• Oversee governance, auditing and risk management for senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders.
• Build relationships with regulatory bodies and emergency services, representing The Jockey Club as a leader.
• Drive improvements across stewarding, access management and security systems.

Skills

Crowd Safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication skills

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Spectator Safety

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

The Jockey Club is seeking a Head of Crowd Safety & Security to lead safety, security and regulatory compliance across its nationwide racecourses and venues. You will build a robust safety culture, deliver strategic plans, train teams and manage incidents across multiple sites.

This role requires proven leadership, strong stakeholder management and the ability to travel across venues as needed to ensure consistently high safety standards.