Turnstile Operator (Casual)
Nottingham Forest
9 days ago
Full-time
On-site
The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ, GB
Engagement: Casual position offering variable hours on a flexible basis
Location: The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ
Department: Safety & Security
Reporting to: Safety Officer
About the Role:
To control entry through stadium turnstiles, verify tickets or passes, and provide a safe, welcoming first point of contact for supporters attending matches and events.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Operating turnstiles or scanning electronic tickets at stadium entrances.
- Checking tickets, season cards, and accreditation passes for validity.
- Assisting supporters with entry issues (e.g., invalid tickets, scanning errors).
- Providing directions and basic information to fans entering the stadium.
- Maintaining orderly queues and managing crowd flow at entry points.
- Ensuring entry procedures comply with stadium safety and security policies.
- Reporting suspicious behaviour, incidents, or safety concerns to supervisors.
- Supporting emergency procedures if required (e.g., evacuation instructions).
- Delivering a polite, professional, and customer-focused service at all times.
What are we looking for:
- Friendly, calm, and confident when dealing with large crowds.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to remain alert and focused in a busy environment.
- Comfortable standing for long periods outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to follow instructions and safety procedures strictly.
- Team player, working closely with other stewards and supervisors.
Forest For Everyone
We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we Invite all applicants to provide diversity data during the application process.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to theEquality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via theDisability Confident Scheme- please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.
Location: The City Ground, Nottingham, NG2 5FJ
Department: Safety & Security
Reporting to: Safety Officer
About the Role:
To control entry through stadium turnstiles, verify tickets or passes, and provide a safe, welcoming first point of contact for supporters attending matches and events.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Operating turnstiles or scanning electronic tickets at stadium entrances.
- Checking tickets, season cards, and accreditation passes for validity.
- Assisting supporters with entry issues (e.g., invalid tickets, scanning errors).
- Providing directions and basic information to fans entering the stadium.
- Maintaining orderly queues and managing crowd flow at entry points.
- Ensuring entry procedures comply with stadium safety and security policies.
- Reporting suspicious behaviour, incidents, or safety concerns to supervisors.
- Supporting emergency procedures if required (e.g., evacuation instructions).
- Delivering a polite, professional, and customer-focused service at all times.
What are we looking for:
- Friendly, calm, and confident when dealing with large crowds.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to remain alert and focused in a busy environment.
- Comfortable standing for long periods outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Able to follow instructions and safety procedures strictly.
- Team player, working closely with other stewards and supervisors.
Forest For Everyone
We aim to create a culture which embraces and celebrates our differences, enables individuals to feel comfortable, maximise their potential and eliminate discrimination.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is a signatory of the FA’s Football Leadership Diversity Code. We are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we Invite all applicants to provide diversity data during the application process.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to theEquality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via theDisability Confident Scheme- please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding
As part of the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Club will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Club. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Club reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Club and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.