The Premier League

About the Company

The Premier League is the top tier of England's football pyramid, which produces some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. With our Clubs, we use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. We bring people together from all backgrounds and we are a competition for everyone, everywhere - available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries. The Premier League head office is based in central London and the organisation delivers across a range of roles, including football, coach development, community, youth development, safeguarding, broadcast, commercial, communications, digital, finance, legal, marketing and policy. Work at the Premier League varies greatly and we are committed to delivering equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation. We look for people who excel at what they do and would be a positive fit for the organisation, regardless of their background. You can find out more about the Premier League by visiting our website. Please visit our careers page via the link below to take a look at our latest positions.

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Company Name

The Premier League

Job Title

Senior Safety and Security Operations Manager

Job Description

**Job title** Senior Safety and Security Operations Manager **Role Summary** Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of safety and security policies and operational initiatives for high‑profile event environments. Manage multi‑stakeholder projects, data analytics, incident plans, and external engagements to enhance safety performance and compliance. **Expectations** - Deliver measurable improvements in safety, security, and operational standards across event venues. - Maintain proactive risk management, incident response, and stakeholder relations. - Ensure timely budgeting, reporting, and resource allocation. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop and execute safety and security strategies in line with organisational policy. - Lead projects, including stewarding reform, antisocial behaviour response, and major incident planning. - Coordinate calendar of stakeholder engagement events, manage logistics, and set agendas. - Collect, analyze, and report on safety/security data to identify priorities and drive action. - Collaborate with communications teams to produce timely responses for high‑profile incidents. - Facilitate cross‑club knowledge sharing and problem‑solving forums. - Represent the safety/security function in internal and external meetings and working groups. - Manage budget, commissioning, and commissioning of external experts. - Escalate critical issues and coordinate resolution across management structures. **Required Skills** - Project management, stakeholder engagement, and consultation expertise. - Strong analytical and reporting capabilities with data‑driven decision making. - Experience in incident planning and crisis management. - Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences. - Proven ability to operate effectively under high‑pressure, dynamic conditions. - Budget ownership and financial reporting proficiency. - Leadership capabilities, including team and line management. **Required Education & Certifications** - Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Public Policy, or related field. - Professional certifications e.g., PMP, CSCP, or equivalent security/incident management credentials are preferred. - Relevant policing or civil service senior‑level experience (e.g., superintendent or grade 6) encouraged.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

02-12-2025