Head of Safety and Security Strategy

The Premier League’s Safety, Security and Operations team sits within the Policy and Social Impact department, leading the Premier League’s policy positions on matchday safety, security and service, the management of matchday risks and incidents, counterterrorism, stewarding reform, development of standards to drive safety and security improvements, crisis management of safety and security issues and the League’s relationships with national policing and public safety bodies. 

We are looking for a strategic professional who can demonstrate a background working with or in law enforcement or relevant public policy, alongside other stakeholders. Working closely with the Premier League’s Head of Stadium Safety and Operations, the role will lead the development and implementation of strategy, policy initiatives and stakeholder engagement across the safety and security landscape to ensure Premier League matches remain safe and welcoming environments for all. The role will oversee the delivery of key strategic programmes for the Premier League. 

The Head of Safety and Security Strategy, in close partnership with the Head of Stadium Safety and Operations, leads and manages a small team, keeping fans’ safety, security and experience at the heart of operational policy, working closely with club colleagues to keep matches safe, accessible and welcoming to all, while fostering an environment of continuous improvement.

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. 

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people. 

Our hybrid-working model also allows you some variety on your place of work, offering you the chance to work from home on some days each week. Where possible, you will attend the office or site visits in line with our company policy. All staff liaise closely with their line manager to manage their time appropriately and according to their work and team requirements.