Safety and Security Workforce Manager

Safety and Security Workforce Manager 

Location: Wembley Stadium, London (with travel across the UK & Ireland)

Contract: Fixed-term | September 2026 – Summer 2028

About UK & Ireland 2028 Limited

UK & Ireland 2028 Limited is the local organising committee responsible for planning and delivering UEFA EURO 2028 across the UK & Ireland. Working on behalf of the five Football Associations, we collaborate closely with governments, host cities, stadiums and delivery partners to ensure the tournament is delivered safely, inclusively and to world-class standards.

About UEFA EURO 2028

The UEFA European Championship is one of the world’s biggest sporting events. In 2028, it will take place across the UK & Ireland, bringing significant operational scale and requiring close coordination between host cities, stadiums, government partners and UEFA.

The Role

The Safety and Security Workforce Manager for Euro 2028 is a strategic and pivotal role within the event's safety and security team. This role is responsible for ensuring that the event has a well-prepared, qualified, and suitably distributed workforce to meet the safety and security requirements of the tournament.  The manager will work closely with industry stakeholders, government bodies, and relevant authorities to assess, plan, and execute a comprehensive workforce strategy.   The goal is to ensure that Euro 2028 meets its delivery targets and obligations whilst setting a high standard for safety and security workforce operations:  

“right number of people, with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time”  

What you’ll be doing

Workforce Strategy Development:  

• Develop and implement a comprehensive workforce strategy for safety and security that encompasses all Euro 2028 venues.  

Industry and Stakeholder Engagement:  

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including government agencies, law enforcement, private security firms, local authorities, and other functional areas and SSNS workstreams.  

Workforce Needs Assessment:  

• Identify and quantify the full safety and security staffing needs for Euro 2028 across all venue types and operations.  

Data Modelling and Evaluation:  

• Define model to determine the risk profile and needs assessment of the tournament.  
• Identify data needs to ensure comprehensive evaluation can be undertaken.  

Procurement Models & Planning:  

• Develop and assess appropriate procurement models for securing the necessary safety and security personnel.  
• Ensure that procurement models adhere to legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, and provide cost-effective solutions that align with event budgets.  

Contingency and Risk Management:  

• Identify key Safety and Security risk areas and develop joint mitigation plans.  
• Develop operational contingency plans for staffing shortages, emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances, ensuring rapid deployment and flexibility in response.  

Training and Development Strategy:  

• Design and implement a comprehensive training strategy to ensure all safety and security staff are fully prepared for Euro 2028 operations.  

Performance Monitoring & Evaluation:  

• Define a strong Workforce experience and onboarding model that looks to retain staff through a positive experience, that drives a positive fan journey as a result.  

Contract Management and Operational Oversight:  

• Lead on the contract management during live operations including evaluation of performance, incident management and deployment coordination.  

Please see the attached role profile for full details

What we’re looking for

Knowledge & Experience 

• Significant experience in managing large-scale safety and security operations, preferably for major sporting events or similar high-profile public events.  
• Proven track record in workforce planning, resource management, and stakeholder engagement within the security industry.  
• Strong understanding of public safety, law enforcement, emergency management, and crowd control measures.  

Technical Skills  

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to see the "big picture" while being detail-oriented in workforce planning and management.  
• Problem-Solving: Capable of developing innovative solutions for complex safety and security challenges.  
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic, high-pressure environment where flexibility and responsiveness are key.  
• Team Player: Able to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with various stakeholders to achieve common goals.  
• Committed to Excellence: Driven to deliver the best possible safety and security experience for all stakeholders involved.  

We also welcome

• Transferable skills from different sectors or career paths.
• Experience gained through voluntary, community or non-traditional routes.
• Candidates who may not meet every requirement but demonstrate potential.

Why apply?

We offer a competitive salary (plus benefits of 25 days holiday, contributory pension, Private Medical Insurance etc), which coupled with the opportunity to be part of one of the biggest sporting events to ever take place across UK & Ireland we think makes for an exciting place to be!

Where is the role based?

Our head office is based at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London, however, depending on your role, you may be required to travel across the UK and Ireland to our 9 Stadiums and 8 Host Cities, with some roles being based in those locations.

Because we are an event delivery organisation, time together in person is essential for effective planning and collaboration.

• In 2026, most colleagues work at least three days a week from Wembley.
• In 2027, this will increase to 3–4 days a week as operations intensify.
• In 2028, during tournament delivery, full-time onsite working will be required.

Everyone is welcome - We’re hiring for excellence through inclusion

We’re building a skilled, values-led workforce that reflects the diversity of the UK and Ireland. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities — and we don’t expect everyone to have followed a traditional path to get here.

All employees will be subject to a DBS check appropriate to the nature of the role and in line with our     commitment to providing a safe and inclusive working environment.