Match Day Fan Services Team Member

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A leading football club in Greater London seeks a motivated Supervisor for Fan Services to enhance matchday experiences. The role involves managing a team to assist fans, providing clear information, and ensuring seamless operations during events. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to problem-solve effectively. This position requires flexibility and a proactive attitude to engage with diverse crowds. Training will be provided, making this an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in events or dealing with people is helpful but not essential.
• Clear and concise interactions with fans are necessary.
• Ability to think logically and resolve challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fan Services Team on matchdays to ensure a great experience.
• Provide accurate information and assist guests with queries.
• Manage deployments and ensure team effectiveness.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Customer Service

Job description

Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur is an iconic English football club, playing in the Premier League and Women’s Super League. From North London to the world, our fanbase spans continents, cultures, and generations. Spurs is a club that’s always dared to push boundaries, breaking new ground and rewriting history.

We offer world-class facilities: In 2019, we opened our state-of-the-art Stadium, a £1 billion landmark that’s the beating heart of North Tottenham’s transformation. More than just a football ground, it’s an engine of change — creating 4,000 jobs and injecting £300 million into the local economy every year.

We’re at our brightest when we’re all together. Our Club, our teams, our community.

There is only one Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur.

Role Purpose

As a multi-purpose venue that welcomes fans throughout the year, we need people who Each season we prepare to welcome thousands of fans who visit our stadium to experience exciting match days in a safe and secure environment. We are looking to find Supervisors who can lead our Fan Services Team on matchdays and be a part of delivering that amazing experience. Your role will include preparing the operation, briefing the team, managing deployments and handling guest queries throughout the event. You are responsible for making sure the team is visible, effective and consistent, bringing to life our Club values of Dream, Dare and Do and ensuring our guests receive a high standard of support and a fantastic level of engagement across the stadium.

Key Responsibilities

Match Support

• Work for a 5-hour event day shift - shifts include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Provide accurate information on wayfinding, facilities, timings and general matchday queries supporting guests who may need extra assistance or have accessibility needs.
• Resolve straightforward guest issues calmly and professionally, identifying when an issue needs escalation and following the correct process.
• Direct guests to muster points where required and support handovers to Supervisors or Safety.
• Act as a clear and friendly point of contact for supporters on concourses and external areas proactively approaching guests who appear unsure or in need of help.
• Attend training and briefings as required.

Matchday Duties

• Attend pre-shift briefings and understand deployment instructions
• Be in position on time and remain flexible, including rotating positions as areas become busier.
• Support arrival, half-time and departure flows as directed.
• Log key guest interactions, issues and feedback using tablets or provided tools.
• Contribute to end-of-day insight through accurate reporting.
• Work closely with the Safety, Security, H&S, Events and Supporter Services teams.

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people
• Act in accordance with the organisation’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
• Be alert to signs of abuse, neglect, or safeguarding concerns and report these appropriately
• Maintain professional boundaries and act as a positive role model when working with or around children
• Attend safeguarding training as required and keep knowledge up to date

Person Specification

Skills & Experience

• Communication - having clear and concise interactions with fans making sure to be professional, personal and proactive.
• Time management – Completing tasks on time including reporting and monitoring feedback and making sure to be aware of deadlines.
• Problem solving – having the ability to think logically and carefully about how to resolve issues and overcome any challenges.
• Customer Service - experience in events or dealing with people is helpful but not essential. Full training will be provided.

Personal Attributes

• Humour – In such an interactive role you will need to feel comfortable engaging fans, bringing confidence and humour to your communication style naturally interacting with large and diverse crowds.
• Open mindedness – you may need to work under pressure and be open to trying new things to solve a problem or find a new outcome. Thinking clearly and calmly will be key but also being receptive to other people’s ideas and opinions about the best way to tackle any challenges.
• Adaptability – Every shift will be different! You will need to show flexibility in taking direction and guidance as needed to work well as a team.
• Authenticity – We want you to bring your best self to work so that you can genuinely connect with fans. Whether it’s giving directions or dealing with a lost child, you’ll bring all your natural attributes to help you manage any situation in the most effective way.

Safeguarding & Recruitment Statement

Safeguarding is fundamental to the success in all that we do. The Club follows a Safer Recruitment process for all roles. Successful candidates are to be reminded they would be subject to proportionate background, DBS and reference checks as required.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, race, or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.