Football Safety Officers Association - FSOA

🚨 Our next Midlands Regional Meeting will take place on August 4th at the One Call Stadium - the home of Mansfield Town Football Club.🚨

📆 We look forward to meeting up with our members in Nottinghamshire later in the summer.

As usual, there will be another interesting agenda and an opportunity for some of our Corporate Partners to showcase their products.

Please contact Darren Bedson CFIOSH - FIIRSM - IMaPS - TIFireE or the main FSOA office if you would like to attend.

We hope to see you there. ✅

🚨 JOB ALERT! 🚨

Southend United Football Club are recruiting for a Safety Officer.

The job will see the successful applicant support the safe and secure delivery of all matches and events at Roots Hall in accordance with the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide), the General Safety Certificate, and the Club’s Spectator Safety Policy. ✅

🔵 Job details - https://tinyurl.com/y8na4dyu

Are you interested - or do you know someone suitable in your network? 👀

The closing date for applications is June 12th 2026. 📆

🚨 JOB ALERT! 🚨

Chelsea Football Club are recruiting for a Deputy Safety Officer.

The job will see the successful applicant support the safe and secure delivery of all matches and events at Stamford Bridge and Kingsmeadow Stadium in accordance with the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds (Green Guide), the General Safety Certificate, and the Club’s Spectator Safety Policy. ✅

🔵 Job details - https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4416887401/

Are you interested - or do you know someone suitable in your network? 👀

The closing date for applications is June 24th 2026. 📆

🚨 Change of date! 🚨

Our next North West Regional Meeting will now take place on July 7th at the Vestacre Stadium - the home of Avro Football Club.

📆 We look forward to meeting up with our members in Greater Manchester next month.

As usual, there will be another interesting agenda and an opportunity for some of our Corporate Partners to showcase their products.

Please contact john moorhouse or the main FSOA office if you would like to attend.

We hope to see you there. ✅

For more than 30 years, the FSOA has helped bring people together with one common goal – making football safer for everyone.

We bring together safety professionals from across football, creating a trusted network where knowledge, experience and best practice are shared for the benefit of the whole game.

Whether you're looking to develop professionally, stay ahead of emerging challenges, access industry expertise or connect with colleagues facing similar issues, the FSOA provides a platform to help you do just that.

By working with the FSOA, you'll benefit from:

• Access to a nationwide network of experienced safety professionals.

• Shared learning and best practice from across all levels of football.

• Industry updates, guidance and professional development opportunities.

• Valuable partnerships with leading organisations and suppliers.

• A collective voice committed to improving safety standards throughout the game.

If you'd like to be part of that journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Join the FSOA community and see the difference collaboration can make.

The reported attendance of around 1.5 million people at Arsenal's trophy parade yesterday highlights not only the incredible passion that football generates, but also the scale of the safety operation required to support such an event.

While the focus is rightly on the celebrations, occasions like this are a reminder of the vital role played by safety officers, stewards, emergency services, local authorities and operational partners behind the scenes.

Managing crowds of this size in a public environment requires extensive planning, strong communication and excellent teamwork.

At the FSOA, we understand the dedication and professionalism needed to deliver safe and successful events.

Whether in a stadium or on city streets, the principles remain the same – protecting people and creating an environment where supporters can enjoy memorable occasions safely.

🚨 JOB ALERT! 🚨

Chester Football Club FC are looking to recruit a part-time, paid Safety Officer at the Deva Stadium

The role of Safety Officer is to ensure the safety of everyone attending matchdays and events at Chester Football Club, and that the Deva Stadium meets all legislative and regulatory requirements to enable events and activities to take place in a safe, controlled environment. ✅

🔵 Job details - https://chesterfc.com/05/24/job-vacancy-safety-officer/

Are you interested - or do you know someone suitable in your network? 👀

The closing date for applications is June 2nd 2026. 📆

A big thank you to everyone who attended our South East Regional Meeting at Leyton Orient Football Club yesterday.

A special thanks to Craig Witham for his host duties and to the club for providing a great venue and hospitality for the meeting.

It was another excellent opportunity for safety professionals, partners and industry colleagues to come together, share experiences and discuss the latest developments across our industry.

We’d also like to our sponsors for their spotlight presentations and continued support.

Please also note, there has been a change of date for our North West Regional Meeting.

Due to a Premier League Conference on June 30th, the meeting will now be held on July 7th at Avro Football Club.

Congratulations to Burradon & New Fordley on winning the Northumberland FA Benevolent Bowl Final at St Peter’s Hub.

Having been runners-up last season, Burradon showed great resilience before Taylor Smith broke the deadlock with 25 minutes remaining. Robert Ridley then added a second goal to secure the trophy and complete a memorable evening.

The match also saw both sides forced into early goalkeeper changes, adding another unusual twist to an entertaining final played in front of a great atmosphere at the home of Northumberland County FA.

The victory caps off a terrific season for Burradon & New Fordley, who add the Benevolent Bowl to their league title and another cup success to complete a fantastic treble-winning campaign.

A big thank you to Andrew Rose-Cook and everyone at Northumberland FA for their hospitality and for hosting another excellent final at St Peter’s Hub.

We look forward to returning again next year.

Today marks nine years since the Manchester Arena terrorist attack.

We remember the 22 lives lost and stand with their families, survivors, first responders and everyone affected by that tragic night.

You will always be remembered.

It’s a powerful reminder of why safety must always come first, and of our collective duty to protect public spaces and all who gather in them.