We’re Hiring: Safety Officer (Level 4, Spectator Safety Management) to join our team at Wolverhampton Racecourse.
Do you thrive in high-energy environments where safety and leadership go hand in hand? Wolverhampton Racecourse is looking for a dynamic, experienced Safety Officer to take the lead in delivering safe and seamless events across our unique dual-sport venue.
What is ARC?
We embrace diversity
We develop our people
We care for our visitors
We think about our impact
We are proud of our sport
Work Perks of being a Safety Officer...
- Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
- Discounted food & ARC days out
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Company life assurance scheme
- Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
- Support with study through our study assistance schemes
And so much more…
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Event Day Safety Operations: Take overall responsibility for safety during licensed events, ensuring compliance with the Green Guide, safety certificates, and licensing requirements.
- Plan & Prepare: Coordinate stewarding, security, and medical provisions in advance of each event ensuring our venues are event-ready and fully compliant.
- Live Safety Command: Be the central point of control on event days from opening the gates to leading emergency responses and overseeing crowd safety.
- Post-Event Accountability: Conduct debriefings, investigate incidents, and prepare detailed reports including pre-insurance documentation.
- Liaise & Collaborate: Work closely with senior management, emergency services, and local Safety Advisory Groups (SAG).
- Dual Sport Events: Seamlessly manage transitions when horse and greyhound racing occur on the same day.
About you
- Level 4 Qualification in Spectator Safety Management (essential)
- Proven senior experience in venue or event safety
- Strong leadership under pressure, able to manage large teams and stakeholders
- Knowledge of Martyn’s Law, SGSA Green Guide, COSHH, and sector regulations (BHA & GBGB)
- Is an effective communicator, calm under pressure, clear in emergencies, and respectful of all disciplines across the venue
At Wolverhampton Racecourse, no two days are the same. You’ll play a vital role in keeping thousands of spectators safe while being part of a thriving, ambitious, and passionate team in a truly unique sporting environment.
If you’re ready to step into a high-profile role where your expertise makes a difference every single day, apply now and be part of our winning team.
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.
Closing Date
22-10-2025
