Newcastle upon Tyne Discipline: Venue Operations Job type: Permanent Job ref: 009862 Published: about 18 hours ago Expiry date: 22 Jun 2026 08:00
Deputy Safety Officer
Permanent
Newcastle
Competitive Salary
Be part of something bigger.
We are the heartbeat of the city. A club with bold ambitions on a global stage and deep roots in our community. If you’re driven to raise the bar and make an impact, you’ll find the platform, the people and the pride to do your best work here.
This is a great opportunity to develop, learn and make a real contribution in a fast-paced and exciting environment.
About the role
As Deputy Safety Officer, you will support the Safety Officer in the safe planning and delivery of matchday and event stewarding operations. You will play a key role in ensuring the safety of all supporters, staff, and visitors at events.
What you’ll do
- Manage and organise all match and event stewarding operations, including planning, briefing, deployment and debriefing
- Deputise for the Safety Officer when required
- Liaise with internal departments and external agencies to ensure safe event delivery
- Lead on investigations relating to spectator complaints and incidents
- Support the development and review of policies and procedures
- Contribute to new initiatives, trials, and continuous improvement projects
The team
You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive and dedicated team who will help you settle in and succeed. We value curiosity, teamwork and a positive approach
United As One.
We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and believe in equal opportunities for all. We recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We work together to reflect the communities we serve and to maintain an inclusive environment in which everyone can be their authentic self and is enabled to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
We’re committed to being a place where everyone is safe, heard, valued and able to thrive so we place high value on the safeguarding and welfare of everyone we engage with.
How to apply
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For further information on this role and about the club please visit our careers page.
Please apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close early should we receive a high volume of suitable candidates.
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 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.
Recruitment Agencies – please note that we do not accept unsolicited candidate details. Any candidates submitted without request will be considered direct applicants.