Grade/Salary: ME13 £48,003 - £52,194 - Full time - Permanent

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

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

Interview will be held w/c 11thMay 2026.

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