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Matchday Safety Steward
Derby County Football Club, established in 1884, is one of the founder members of the English Football League and has a rich and varied history, including two First Division titles in 1972 and 1975 and an FA Cup success in 1946. The club are currently playing in the Sky Bet Championship, the second tier of English Football following their promotion from League One in the 2023/24 season, and is under the management of Head Coach Paul Warne. The club also boasts a successful and respected Category One Academy, a status which has been held since 2014, and a Women’s side competing in the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division. Derby County recently embarked on an exciting new era following the change in ownership to Clowes Developments (UK) Limited, in the summer of 2022. Our track record of producing talent is outstanding, and we intend to protect that proud legacy, investing in key roles within the club to build on the foundations in place for success.
Derby County Football Club are recruiting Matchday Safety Stewards to join our Matchday operations team!
The role of Matchday Safety Steward is pivotal in ensuring the overall matchday experience is one to remember, providing excellent levels of customer service whilst ensuring the safety of all who attend our stadium.
Successful candidates will support the matchday safety operation by providing assistance, direction, and safety advice to spectators visiting Pride Park Stadium in a polite, courteous, and helpful manner. Building rapport with fans throughout the season is essential. Matchday Safety Stewards must always be alert, helpful, and approachable.
Personal characteristics and experience:
Desirable Qualifications
Due to the nature of this role, applicants are required to be at least 18 years of age.
There is a requirement for all Matchday Safety Stewards to attend 70% of all home league fixtures. Please note, this primarily includes weekend and evening work.
The club will provide you with Level 2 Spectator Safety Training for all Matchday Safety Stewards. This is a mandatory qualification you will be required to hold in this role.
The rate of pay is £11.44 per hour rising to £11.79 per hour on successful completion of Level 2 Spectator Safety.
Within your first few games as a Matchday Safety Steward, you will be supervised by another Steward on your stand to provide the opportunity to learn from your colleagues and put all Spectator Safety learning into action!
For those candidates who already hold Level 2 in Spectator Safety, the rate of pay is £11.79 per hour, subject to proof of completion.
Everything we do as a Club is built around the three pillars of stability, integrity, and progress. Our core values are:
Derby County Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of the Club's commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check.
Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.
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More information can be found at https://www.dcfc.co.uk/page/jobsandcareers
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 02 January 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
Successful applicants will be contacted via email no later than Monday 06 January 2025. Interviews for successful applicants will be held at Pride Park Stadium on Thursday 09 January 2025 from 5 p.m.
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