Stadium Safety & Security Lead — Major Events

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited; Wembley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is recruiting for a Stadium Safety & Security Lead based at Wembley Stadium, London. You will work with the Stadium Safety & Security team, host venues and delivery partners to ensure venues are ready to deliver a safe and successful tournament.

This fixed-term, full-time role starts April 2027 and involves coordinating safety planning, liaising with police and emergency services, and managing resources and budgets to guarantee site readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience planning safety and security operations at large venues (20,000+ capacity).
• Strong knowledge of relevant safety legislation, guidance and operational requirements.
• Experience planning and managing stewarding and security resources and budgets.
• Previous international football tournament experience is not required - relevant major event and stadium experience is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate venue-specific safety and security planning.
• Work with host stadiums, police, emergency services and other stakeholders to develop and implement operational plans.
• Support stewarding and security workforce planning, including resourcing, budgets and readiness.
• Identify and manage safety and security risks and dependencies.
• Contribute to stadium security perimeter planning, venue readiness and command structures.

Skills

Safety planning

Stadium operations

Stakeholder coordination

Budget management

Job description

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is recruiting for a Stadium Safety & Security Lead based at Wembley Stadium, London. You will work with the Stadium Safety & Security team, host venues and delivery partners to ensure venues are ready to deliver a safe and successful tournament.

This fixed-term, full-time role starts April 2027 and involves coordinating safety planning, liaising with police and emergency services, and managing resources and budgets to guarantee site readiness.