Sports Grounds and Public Safety Officer

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About us

Merton, Wandsworth and Richmond Councils have joined forces to form a unique Regulatory Services Partnership (RSP) delivering a range of critical and statutory services that help keep Londoners safe.

The RSP covers a diverse population and high-profile venues and events, including the All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon), AFC Wimbledon, Twickenham Rugby Stadium, the Battersea Power Station development, Battersea Park Fireworks and a multitude of other events and music concerts.

The unique partnership of the RSP offers excellent professional development opportunities, varied work locations and the option of flexible/ hybrid working.

About the role

This new role has been created to support the delivery of the Council’s Health and Safety and Safety at Sports Grounds functions and will provide a varied and challenging workload. 

The role will involve

• Statutory duties under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975, including annual inspections of stadiums and regulated stands, during performance inspections, representation at Safety Advisory Group meetings (SAGs)
• The reviewing of event safety management plans, risk assessments and other event safety documentation
• Liaison with internal and external stakeholders, the provision of professional advice plus support and advice to senior management and commercial and community entities
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About you

We are seeking an experienced and self motivated person who has:

• Knowledge and practical experience in sports ground safety work either by working with sports grounds, for one of the emergency services, building control or council sports ground or event safety. 
• Experience of the regulatory frameworks surrounding sports ground and event safety
• Knowledge or practical experience in enforcement
• Excellent communication skills,
• The ability to manage a workload in a busy environment with some competing demands.
• The ability to work flexibly including some work outside normal officer hours
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Interview will be held w/c 11^th May 2026

If you would like to discuss this position further, please email Sara Quinn, Head of Commercial Regulation, sara.quinn@merton.gov.uk