Volunteer - Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer
Vacancy at Peterborough United
Volunteer - Matchday Designated Safeguarding Officer
Weston Homes Stadium (office based role)
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.
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🔒 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.
- 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.
Experience and Qualifications
- Experience of working in a safeguarding environment (desirable)
- 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.