Job Description

Stockport County Football Club is recruiting a Matchday Safeguarding Assistant to join the club for the 24/25 season. The Matchday Safeguarding Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of all supporters, staff, and attendees, especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults during matchday events. This role involves working closely with the Matchday Safeguarding officer, stadium staff, stewards, security personnel, and external agencies to implement and uphold stringent safeguarding procedures.
Please note that candidates will be required to work all home match days at Edgeley Park.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report to Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer.
• Ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed and enforced throughout the stadium on matchdays
• Act as a point of contact for safeguarding issues, providing advice and support to all involved.
• Respond promptly and effectively to any safeguarding incidents, ensuring proper documentation and reporting
• Co-ordinate with stadium security to manage any serious incidents
• Assist in conducting matchday safeguarding briefings for all staff
• Promote a culture of safeguarding awareness amongst all staff and attendees
• Monitor the stadium environment to identify potential safeguarding risks and take proactive measures to mitigate them
• Liaise with the Safeguarding Officer to report on any concerns or incidents

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Relevant experience in a safeguarding role, preferably within a sports or events management environment
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain the appropriate levels of confidentiality
• Calm and professional demeanour, especially in high pressure situations

Desirable:

• Relevant qualifications and experience in safeguarding or child protection

To apply please send your CV and covering letter to email.