Job Details
- Location: St Mary's Stadium
- Hours: As and when required
- Contract Type: Casual
- Criminal Record Check: DBS Standard
What is the role?
We are seeking a Casual NVQ Level 2 & 3 Spectator Safety Assessor to evaluate the occupational competence and real‑world skills of our trainee event stewards, supporting them in achieving their Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety.
What will you be doing?
You’ll observe Safety Stewards live on site during football matches, concerts and other events, ensuring they meet the benchmark safety regulations as mandated by the Sports Grounds Safety Authority and assessing them against the National Occupational Standards across core skills and completing learner reviews. You’ll grade portfolios and verify the supporting evidence such as witness testimonies, professional discussions and Q&A while providing constructive feedback and guidance to those who fall short of required safety standards, ensuring action plans are in place to bring them up to the required standards. You’ll be working closely with the IQA Assessor and Recruitment and Training Officer to ensure compliance with the awarding organisation’s standards.
Is this you?
To be successful in this position, you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group of learners. You will have a good understanding of how to adjust your approach to suit their learning needs and support them in reaching their full potential.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Must hold a recognised assessor qualification such as TAQA, A1, or CAVA
- Proven background and current occupational competence in crowd management or spectator safety e.g., senior stewarding, supervisor, or safety officer roles.
- In‑depth understanding of the Green Guide regulations, counter‑terrorism protocols, ACT awareness, and emergency first aid requirements.
- The ability to use IT when assessing would be an advantage.
- Flexibility to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Benefits
If you are successful, you can look forward to a healthy benefits package;
- Competitive hourly rate
- Flexible hours
- Learning & development opportunities
- Collaborative & inclusive working culture
- Discounts in Level1, The Dell and The Retail Store.
The closing date for this role is 5 November 2026.*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if a high volume of applicants are received.
About Us
POTENTIAL INTO EXCELLENCE Southampton Football Club is part of St. Mary’s Football Group, which also includes the affiliated registered charity – the Saints Foundation. We look for people with integrity, compassion and support for those around them; people who take pride in what they do with an honest approach, who embrace a challenge while also being accountable for their decisions; people who have the energy and passion to bring an innovative approach to their role and strive to be different from the rest; people with the aspiration to lead the way and become an example to others. Within the walls of St. Mary’s Stadium, Staplewood Campus, the Bath Academy and our other sites and development centres across the South of England, you’ll be given the platform to work in a vibrant, intelligent and challenging environment with the potential to develop and become the best at what you do. We don’t stand still, we are constantly moving forward. Be part of it…
Equal Opportunities & Diversity
Southampton Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have the Disability Confident Award, which we pride ourselves on with regard to the commitment to employing disabled people and judging people on their abilities alone. We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview. We make a commitment to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and to consider them on their abilities.
Southampton Football Club is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Southampton Football Club recognises that the safety and protection of those children and young people in day to day contact with the Club is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe culture for all. As such, you may be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure & Barring Service and prior to taking up any role. Southampton Football Club is committed to protecting the privacy and security of every applicant’s personal information. Please see our Recruitment Privacy Notice and Group Privacy & Data Protection Policy on our main careers page for further information .
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Casual NVQ Level 2 & 3 Spectator Safety Assessor in Southampton employer: Southampton Football Club
Saints Foundation, the charity of Southampton Football Club, is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a positive social impact in the community. Located at St Mary’s Stadium, we offer a collaborative and inclusive work culture, comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives, and numerous professional development opportunities, all while providing meaningful employment that directly contributes to improving the lives of individuals across Southampton. Join us to be part of a passionate team that values integrity, compassion, and innovation, ensuring you thrive both personally and professionally.
