About Stockport County
Stockport County is a club on the rise. For the past 13 years, we've finished higher every season, climbing from the National League North to finishing 3rd in League One, which has built on our rich and storied history that dates to 1883.
With bold ownership, a strong leadership team, and a forward-thinking board, we're embarking on our next chapter of growth. This includes significant investments in renovating our stadium and training facilities, and the recent reinstatement of our academy, laying strong foundations for the future.
Beyond the pitch, Stockport is transforming into a vibrant cultural hub in the Northwest. Our town boasts a thriving and rapidly growing arts, entertainment, and culinary scene, making it an incredibly dynamic place to live and work. We're passionate about our town and the local community, specially creating opportunities for young Stopfordians to find opportunities and thrive.
With our rapid progression and shared trajectory, we believe we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Stockport County and the wider community to rise together and establish ourselves on both the national sporting and cultural stage.
Role Overview
Stockport County Football Club is recruiting Matchday Safeguarding Assistants to join the club for the 26/27 season on a casual contract. The Matchday Safeguarding Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of all supporters, staff, and attendees, especially children, young people, and vulnerable adults during matchdays. This role involves working closely with the Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer, stadium staff, stewards, security personnel, and external agencies to implement and uphold stringent safeguarding procedures.
Please note that candidates will be required to work home match days at Edgeley Park only. This can be either weekday evenings or weekends.
Please Note: This is not a stewarding position, and applicants must be 18 or over to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Report to Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer.
- Ensure all safeguarding procedures are followed and enforced throughout the stadium on matchdays
- Act as a point of contact for safeguarding issues, providing advice and support to all involved.
- Respond promptly and effectively to any safeguarding incidents
- Co-ordinate with stadium security to manage any serious incidents
- Assist in conducting matchday safeguarding briefings for all staff
- Promote a culture of safeguarding awareness amongst all staff and attendees
- Monitor the stadium environment to identify potential safeguarding risks and take proactive measures to mitigate them
- Liaise with the Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer to report any concerns or incidents
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
- Relevant experience in a safeguarding role, preferably within a sports or events management environment
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain the appropriate levels of confidentiality
- Calm and professional demeanour, especially in high pressure situations
Desirable
- Relevant qualifications and experience in safeguarding or child protection
Safeguarding
Safeguarding at Stockport County Football Club is everyone’s responsibility, and we strive to ensure it is the golden thread through all the work we do.
As part of our commitment to safeguarding children, young people and adults who engage in any club activities, all posts (including interns and volunteers) are subject to relevant background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. This includes appropriate references, DBS and right to work checks.
How to Apply & Equal Opportunities
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a full application form. Due to the volume of applications, if you do not receive a reply within 7 days of the closing date then you have not been successful at this time.
Closing deadline for applications is midnight on Friday 19th June 2026. Stockport County Football Club is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles, we welcome your application regardless of your background. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
