Wolves Values – what we stand for:
Purpose: To make our pack proud by uniting our city, inspiring our communities, and delivering
unforgettable moments.
One Pack: Collaborate, build trust and care for each other.
Be Brave: Be bold, honest, and embrace challenges with courage.
Raise our Game: Seek improvement and strive for excellence in everything we do.
Own It: Act with integrity and take full responsibility for actions and results on and off the
pitch.
Stay Humble: Show respect, listen to others, and leave egos at the door.
Job purpose
To lead and develop the club’s Suicide Prevention Programme, working both operationally on
matchdays and strategically across the organisation to ensure supporters experiencing mental
health challenges are supported, safeguarded and appropriately referred. The role will contribute to
a safe, inclusive stadium environment that promotes mental wellbeing and early intervention.
Key responsibilities
To have a clear understanding of the Wolverhampton Wanderers Foundations core values and
objectives.
To lead the design, development and delivery of the club’s Matchday Suicide Prevention
Programme, working alongside the Suicide Prevention Steering Group.
To ensure the programme is evidence-informed, accessible to supporters and effectively
promoted across the fanbase.
To monitor, evaluate and continuously improve programme delivery and impact.
To identify and support individuals at risk, ensuring safe and appropriate referral into
relevant services.
To play a key role in supporting the Head for Health service, ensuring seamless referral
pathways for matchday supporters.
To develop and maintain clear, safe and effective referral processes for individuals requiring
additional support.
To work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure joined-up care
and follow-up support.
To design and deliver suicide prevention and mental health awareness training for staff,
stewards and supporters.
To oversee initiatives such as the “Ow Am Ya” training programme, building confidence in
recognising and responding to mental health concerns.
To act as the lead for suicide prevention and mental health response on all matchdays.
To provide immediate and appropriate support to children, young people, adults at risk, and
individuals experiencing emotional distress.
To work in partnership with safeguarding teams, stewards, medical staff and emergency
services to manage incidents effectively.
To ensure all safeguarding concerns are recorded, reported and escalated in line with
Foundation procedures.
