Volunteer - Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer
Weston Homes Stadium (office based role)
Vacancy listed 27/07/2026
Application deadline 27/08/2026
Details
📝 Contract - Voluntary covering all home fixtures at the Weston Homes Stadium. 
📍 Location – Weston Homes Stadium
🕐 Volunteering days and hours – Approx. 4–5 hours per matchday, including pre‑match briefing and post‑match reporting.
🌟 Benefits - Full safeguarding training aligned with EFL and Premier League guidance, fantastic experience within a professional football environment, matchday refreshments.
🔒 Close date - 27th August 2026 (dependant on application numbers we may close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date)


A Volunteer opportunity has arisen within our safeguarding team  to strengthen our safeguarding provision across all home fixtures. This role supports the club to meet EFL safeguarding requirements, maintain a safe matchday environment.  

You’ll be part of a wider team who act as a visible, approachable point of contact on matchdays, supporting staff, stewards, and visitors while helping the club deliver best‑practice safeguarding standards.

The Role - duties

  • Matchday safeguarding oversight — Provide a proactive safeguarding presence across the stadium, fan zones, hospitality areas, and concourses.
  • EFL compliance support — Ensure matchday operations align with EFL safeguarding rulings, reporting concerns promptly.
  • Incident response — Act as an initial point of contact for safeguarding concerns raised by staff, stewards, or spectators.
  • Liaison duties — Work closely with the club’s Head of Club Safeguarding, Designated Safeguarding Officers (DSO), stewards, and matchday management.
  • Documentation and reporting — Complete safeguarding logs and escalate issues in line with club policy.
  • Awareness and visibility — Promote safeguarding awareness and help maintain a welcoming, safe environment for all attendees.

About you

Experience and Qualifications 

  • Experience of working in a safeguarding environment (desirable)

Skills and Personal Attributes

  • Safeguarding knowledge — Understanding of safeguarding principles (training provided if needed).
  • Communication skills — Confident engaging with staff, supporters, and young people.
  • Calm decision‑making — Ability to remain composed and act appropriately under pressure.
  • Team collaboration — Comfortable working alongside stewards, security, and club officials.
  • Commitment to welfare — Passion for creating a safe, inclusive matchday experience.

📝HOW TO APPLY: Please complete the Volunteer Application Form on our vacancies page and upload when you click 'apply'.  If you wish to also upload a CV, you can do this. You MUST however complete an Application form. If you have any questions regarding this role, please email rachel.green@theposh.com and we will be happy to answer any questions you have.
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