Safety Officer

Wolverhampton Racecourse; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 Annual passes

Hotel discounts

Annual leave 22–28 days

Pension & life assurance

Healthshield & GP access

Training & development

Job summary

Arena Racing Company (ARC) is seeking a Safety Officer (Level 4, Spectator Safety Management) to take the lead on spectator safety at Wolverhampton Racecourse. You’ll oversee safety during licensed events, coordinating teams to keep guests safe and compliant with the Green Guide.

Join ARC’s passionate operations team to help deliver exciting race days, manage staffing, incident planning and post-event reporting at a premier venue that welcomes diverse crowds.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 4 in Spectator Safety (essential).
• IOSH Managing Safely (minimum).
• At least 2 years’ experience in event safety management.
• Strong knowledge of the Green Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.
• Ability to lead under pressure and make quick decisions.
• Experience in incident management and emergency planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead Event Day Safety Operations across licensed events.
• Plan & Prepare stewarding, security and medical provisions.
• Live Safety Command from gates opening to emergencies.
• Post-event debriefings, incident investigations and reports.
• Liaise with senior management, emergency services and SAG.
• Manage dual sport events when horse and greyhound racing on same day.

Skills

Leadership under pressure

Incident management

Emergency planning

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 in Spectator Safety

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

We're looking for a Safety Officer (Level 4, Spectator Safety Management) to take the lead on spectator safety at Wolverhampton Racecourse.

Help deliver the excitement of race day, while ensuring every guest can enjoy it safely.

From major race meetings to busy greyhound fixtures, you'll be at the centre of operations, working with a passionate team to deliver outstanding events that bring people together.

If you're looking for a role with variety, responsibility, and the chance to be part of something exciting, this could be exactly what you're looking for.

About us...

Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work! Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.

What is ARC?

We embrace diversity. We develop our people. We care for our visitors. We think about our impact. We are proud of our sport.

Work Perks

• 2 Annual Members’ passes giving access to over 1,500 racedays
• Hotel discounts and complimentary golf
• Annual leave starting at 22 days, rising to 28 with service
• Pension & group life assurance schemes
• Healthshield – including 24/7 GP access & EAP
• Funded training & development opportunities
• …and plenty more!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Event Day Safety Operations: As the Safety Officer, take overall responsibility for safety during licensed events, ensuring compliance with the Green Guide, safety certificates, and licensing requirements.
• Plan & Prepare: Coordinate stewarding, security, and medical provisions in advance of each event ensuring our venues are event-ready and fully compliant.
• Live Safety Command: Be the central point of control on event days from opening the gates to leading emergency responses and overseeing crowd safety.
• Post-Event Accountability: Conduct debriefings, investigate incidents, and prepare detailed reports including pre-insurance documentation.
• Liaise & Collaborate: Work closely with senior management, emergency services, and local Safety Advisory Groups (SAG).
• Dual Sport Events: Seamlessly manage transitions when horse and greyhound racing occur on the same day.

About you

• NVQ Level 4 in Spectator Safety (essential)
• IOSH Managing Safely (minimum)
• At least 2 years’ experience in event safety management
• Strong knowledge of the Green Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds
• Ability to lead under pressure and make critical decisions quickly
• Experience in incident management and emergency planning
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset
• Strong leadership under pressure, able to manage large teams and stakeholders

Join us on the journey

We’re on a thrilling journey—and we’d love you to be part of it. Join a winning team, build your career, and help shape an exceptional workplace.

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.