Matchday Safeguarding Officer

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Brighton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Albion FC is seeking a Matchday Safeguarding Officer for all home matchdays at the American Express Stadium in Brighton. You will respond to safeguarding concerns and help create a safe, welcoming environment for fans, players, and staff.

The role requires an FA Safeguarding qualification and a commitment to safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults. This is a Stadium-based position with an hourly pay structure.

Qualifications

• FA Safeguarding qualification is essential.
• Experience engaging with the public at sports events is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enable and support a robustly safe culture on matchdays.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns swiftly and sensitively.
• Help ensure the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at the stadium.

Skills

Public engagement

Education

FA Safeguarding qualification

Job description

Matchday Safeguarding Team

Job Description

Role: Matchday Safeguarding Officer

Hours: To work all home matchdays for the 26/27 season

Location: American Express Stadium, Brighton

Contract Type: Workers Agreement

Deadline Day: 25th September 2026

About Brighton & Hove Albion FC We compete at the highest levels of football on a global stage while embracing our Sussex community spirit. At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to high performance, professional excellence, and making a positive impact.

Help to enable and support a robustly safe culture and environment

In this role, you will be at the heart of matchday action at the American Express Stadium, playing a vital part in creating a safe and positive experience for everyone. You will be ready to respond to a variety of safeguarding concerns that may arise, ensuring swift and sensitive support when it matters most. Your work will help uphold and strengthen the Club’s commitment to putting the wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults at the forefront of every stadium experience.

About you

If you are passionate about creating a welcoming environment and have a knack for engaging with the public, we’d love to hear from you. Ideally, you will bring knowledge of Safeguarding standards and broader Safeguarding practices within sport. An FA Safeguarding qualification is essential for this role - if you have this, you are already one step ahead!

Our values are essential to our success

Our values serve as guiding principles for how we connect with one another, our fans, partners and sponsors. As a club, we embody these values in everything we do:

Treat People Well

Exceed Expectations

Aim High. Never Give Up

Act with Integrity

Make it Special

Be Fan Focused

Our commitment to EDI

We take pride in being an equal opportunity workplace that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Our core values foster a strong ethical culture, enabling us to meet the needs of our diverse audience, both on and off the pitch. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please contact [e-mail]

Safeguarding is part of everything we do

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is UK-based and requires proof of the right to live and work in the UK. All job offers are conditional upon background checks, including a full 3-year reference history, DBS checks, and verification of your eligibility to work. Please note, we do not sponsor applicants without the right to work in the UK.

Job Details

Job Family: American Express Stadium

Pay Type: Hourly