Head of Event Safety

Overview

Durham County Cricket Club is recruiting a Safety Officer based at the Riverside Cricket Ground in Chester-le-Street, with occasional work at other grounds in the county during the season. The role takes overall control of operational safety on event days and advises ground management on safety matters on non-event days.

What you'll do

• Take overall responsibility for event safety on match and event days, including crowd management under the operations manual.
• Plan steward numbers and equipment for each event based on expected attendance.
• Act as the main contact for the local authority, Sports Ground Safety Authority and ECB on safety, inspections and remedial actions.
• Produce annual capacity calculations and maintain inspection schedules, contingency plans and emergency exercises.
• Recruit, train and manage event day stewards and prepare the stewarding and medical budget for matches.

What you need

• NVQ Level 4 in Spectator Safety Management or equivalent, or Level 3 and working towards Level 4 (essential).
• Documented experience as a Safety Officer, Deputy Safety Officer or similar role at a sports venue with large crowds.
• Understanding of The Green Guide and related SGSA publications.
• Valid First Aid at Work certificate (desirable).
• NEBOSH General Certificate (desirable).

Schedule

Duties cover match days and event days, with advisory safety work on non-event days.

About The Riverside Cricket Ground

The Riverside Cricket Ground in Chester-le-Street hosts cricket matches and spectator events for Durham County Cricket Club and operates under a club safety certificate.