Part-Time Matchday Investigator

Organisation: Sheffield United Football Club
Salary: 19,200
Location: Sheffield, Bramall Lane
Contract type: Permanent (Part time)
Closing date: 16 May 2025
Job Description: Contract Type: Part-Time
Hours: 21 Hours per week
Location: Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU
Line Manager: Head of Safety & Security
Salary: £19,200
Post Reference: BL052024-PTMI

To apply, please complete the official application form on our website.

Sheffield United Football Club is seeking a proactive and analytical person to join the Safety Management Team as a Matchday Investigator. This important role is responsible for leading the investigation of crowd and safety-related incidents during both home and away fixtures, ensuring accurate evidence collection, thorough reporting, and appropriate follow-up action. The successful candidate will liaise closely with key stakeholders including law enforcement and contribute to the Club's sanctions and banning processes, while also supporting the continual improvement of matchday safety operations.

Role Responsibilities:

-Collect data, facts, and evidence from various sources, including witness statements, physical evidence, and electronic records to identify where offences or breaches of ground regulations have occurred.
-Conduct interviews with witnesses, suspects, and other parties to gather information.
-Analyse and integrate available information to establish the sequence of events.
-Identify lines of inquiry and potential evidence-gathering opportunities.
-Secure and preserve evidence at the earliest opportunity
-Plan, Organise, and conduct investigations into matchday incidents including but not limited to criminal activity or other matters.
-Develop and evaluate strategies to manage investigations.
-Use computer systems and technology to perform online research and maintain digital records.
-Identify appropriate witnesses and obtain accounts
-Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and making recommendations.
-Prepare, complete, and submit accurate case papers.
-Liaise with stakeholders including the police where offences have been identified.
-Assist in the development of development of match/event day practices to improve standards.
-Support the Safety Officer in the preparation for match/event days
-Any other reasonable requests as directed by management.

Club Wide Responsibilities:

-To adhere to all Sheffield United Football Club's Safeguarding Policies and Procedures to foster an environment which protects from harm those defined as children and adults at risk.
-To report any concerns of a Safeguarding nature to the relevant parties and remain fully compliant with any applicable Safeguarding checks and due diligence and recognise your responsibility to the Club's Safeguarding agenda.
-To report any concerns of discrimination to the relevant parties and promote a welcoming and inclusive club environment for all.
-To adhere to the Club's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, supporting the Club to create an environment which is inclusive and all-encompassing.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

-Experience in dealing with evidence and clear understanding of rules pertaining to handling and storage of exhibits.
-Experience in preservation of CCTV images
-Strong communication, negotiating and influencing skills
-Hardworking and focused with attention to detail
-Ability to work well alone to identify appropriate lines of enquiry in relation to an investigation
-The ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Desirable Criteria for the Role:

-PIP Level 2 or able to demonstrate extensive experience in the investigation of reported incidents or criminal activity.
How to apply: Application Process Please download and save the application form before inputting information. If you require a paper copy please contact the HR department careers@sufc.co.uk or call 0114 253 7200. Completed application forms must be submitted via email to careers@sufc.co.uk stating the vacancy title in the subject or posted to HR, Sheffield United Football Club, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4SU. Closing Date: Friday 16th May 2025 Please note that in the instance of high volumes of applications we may close this vacancy earlier than the closing date noted above. Sheffield United Application Form Please download and save the application form before inputting information. Eligibility for Employment in the UK In accordance with current legislative requirements the successful applicant must produce documentary verification of their eligibility to work in the UK and will not be allowed to start work until this has been received. Equality and Diversity Sheffield United FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment. Sheffield United FC are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like further information regarding the scheme and how we are able to support disabled persons within the workplace, then please contact our HR team at careers@sufc.co.uk Safer Recruitment Sheffield United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK. For further information on the Club's Safeguarding Statement please access the following link: sufc.co.uk/club/policies/safeguarding-policy