Casual Safety Steward

Southampton FC; Old Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and welcoming team at a renowned football club, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of fans during match days. This position offers a flexible work environment, making it ideal for those seeking to enter the workforce or try something new. As a Steward, you will help create memorable experiences for supporters while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. With no prior experience necessary, this is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a passionate community and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of live football events.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Willingness to assist supporters and produce incident reports.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe event as part of the stewarding team.
• Ensure spectator compliance with stadium regulations.
• Assist with safe circulation of spectators and respond to incidents.

Skills

Effective Communication

Calmness Under Pressure

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety

Job description

Be part of our journey...

Location: St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton

Contract Type: Casual, flexible hours to suit

Criminal Record Check Required: Standard

Looking for a step into employment and an opportunity to be part of Professional Football?

Southampton Football Club is looking for individuals who want to be at the heart of the game action!

We are currently recruiting for multiple Stewarding roles, such as: Crowd, Pitch Protection, Matchday Response, and Exit Gate Stewards: all to work at our St Mary’s Stadium on Match Days.

This role would be perfect for someone who is looking for a step into employment, looking to try a new work environment, needs flexible shifts or is unable to commit to a permanent position.

As a Steward you will be delivering a fantastic experience for everyone coming to St Mary’s Stadium, supporting fans & visitors with your welcoming approach, and helping to keep people safe on match days & other events. You don’t need previous experience or qualifications, just a can-do attitude and willingness to help others. A Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety is offered to applicants who do not already have it.

We’ve all had different experiences and backgrounds, but we share the same values and it’s these shared values that bring us together as Southampton Football Club. Whatever your experience or background, we want to hear from you - come and join the Saints family!

Role Responsibilities

1. To work as part of the stewarding team to deliver a safe event.
2. To ensure spectator compliance with stadium (ground) regulations.
3. To assist with the safe circulation of spectators.
4. To prevent overcrowding.
5. To prevent and respond to incidents of disorder.
6. To be visible and accessible to spectators who may need any kind of assistance.
7. To carry out personal searches of spectators entering the stadium.
8. To compile clear written report cards when dealing with any recordable incident.

Who are we looking for?

1. A clear and effective communicator.
2. An ability to remain calm in challenging circumstances.
3. An ability to produce clear well-written incident reports.
4. A team player who shows a willingness to go the extra mile to assist supporters.
5. In some stewarding positions, previous experience may be required.

Applicants who do not currently hold a Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety must complete a course to obtain the qualification. This certificate is required to be eligible for work as a Steward at Southampton Football Club.

How should I apply?

Just click on the apply button below, enter your details and answer a quick pre-screening questionnaire, then attach your CV.

We welcome applications at any time and are actively recruiting and interviewing candidates to start with us as soon as possible.