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Current Vacancies

Listed below are all the vacancies currently available with Leeds United Football Club. Please click on the role you are interested in for more details and information.

First Team Opposition Analyst

Location: Thorp Arch, LS23

Application Deadline: 20th May 2026

Apply here: First Team Opposition Analyst – Fill out form

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Join the Team Behind the Team

At Leeds United, we know that success on the pitch starts with strength behind the scenes.

The First Team Opposition Analyst will play a key role in supporting the club’s tactical preparation and performance planning. The role focuses on analysing upcoming opponents, delivering insights to the coaching and analysis team, and assisting in both matchday and post-match analysis using telestration tools and video analysis to support tactical planning and game plan creation. The position requires working closely with 1st team coaches, analysts, and the data department to provide actionable intelligence that informs first team strategy and performance and support tactical planning and game plan creation.

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What You’ll Be Doing

With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, you will optimise recruitment processes, implement best practices, and create seamless, inclusive, and memorable candidate experiences at every stage of the hiring journey.

Key Responsibilities:

Opposition Analysis

• Play a central role in the department’s first team opposition analysis process.

• Deliver high-quality tactical insights using video analysis and telestration tools to support game plan creation.

• Work closely with other first team analysts to monitor tactical trends, innovations, and best practice.

• Attend all first team fixtures.

Pre-Match

• Lead the preparation of opposition analysis, presenting findings to the first team coaching staff.

• Collaborate with the club’s data department to assess opposition strengths, weaknesses, and playing styles.

• Contribute to tactical planning and match strategy sessions.

Match Day

• Perform live coding of match events and provide real-time feedback to the coaching team.

• Prepare half-time reports and visual aids to support in-game coaching decisions.

Post-Match

• Lead the preparation of post-match content, including tactical and performance reviews.

• Create and maintain databases to analyse trends, opposition patterns, and playing philosophies.

• Assist the wider performance analysis team with ad-hoc projects and analysis requests under the direction of the Lead First Team Analyst.

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What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone proactive, personable, and who thrives in a busy environment. You’ll be a key point of contact at the academy, so building trust, staying organised, and maintaining confidentiality are all essential.

You’ll have:

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a first team environment in professional football.

Strong knowledge of Premier League football, including physical demands, tactical variability, and league-specific trends.

Experience working in the Premier League is desirable but not essential – other leagues will be considered.

Strong proficiency with industry-leading analysis software (e.g., Sportscode, Wyscout) and telestration tools (e.g., Studio).

Experience working with dashboards, datasets, and performance metrics.

Ability to translate complex data and video into clear, actionable insights for coaches and players

Strong proficiency with Mac software for video presentation and reporting (e.g., Keynote, PowerPoint).

Undergraduate and/or postgraduate degree in Performance Analysis, Sport Science, or a related subject.

UEFA B Coaching License or working towards it.

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Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive people team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

📅 Deadline: 20th May 2026

📍 Apply here: First Team Opposition Analyst – Fill out form

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Casual Roles

Listed below are all the casual roles currently available with Leeds United Football Club. Please click on the role you are interested in for more details and information.

Steward

Job Title: Steward

Hours of Work: As required by Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Supervisor

DBS: Yes

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/QauqpgUDFn

Role Summary

Stewards are deployed to assist in maintaining a safe environment for all, before, during, and after the event taking place.

Role Responsibilities

  • Comply with the Event plans, policies and procedures.

  • Attend the Event/Venue at given dates and times as dictated by Event Manager/ Safety Officer.

  • Attend pre-event briefing, and ensure all information is understood. Do not leave the event/venue after signing in until the end of your duties.

  • Attend the designated job role at the given time.

  • Welcome people into the event / venue, quickly and professionally.

  • Attend all training sessions required of you.

  • Ensure that you check all tickets and only give entrance to people with the correct tickets for your turnstile/ entry point.

  • Know the location of and be able to operate effectively the fire-fighting equipment at the ground.

  • Know the location of the first aid room and any first aid equipment kept elsewhere.

  • Be fully conversant with any methods or signals used to alert staff that an emergency has arisen.

  • Be capable of recognising potential fire hazards and suspect packages, reporting such findings immediately to the chief steward or the safety officer.

  • Dealing with any queries and offering additional information regarding the event.

  • Helping to direct foot traffic and manage crowd flow.

  • Good stadium knowledge, know your nearest exits and alternative escape routes, to aid spectators during and invacuation/evacuations.

  • Being the eyes and ears of the event and ensuring the safety team have the information they require.

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • NVQ 2 or working towards

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Must be trained or receiving training to the required level (NVQ2)

  • Complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Previous experience desirable

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

Desirable

  • Previous experience in busy sports ground

Car Park Steward

Job Title: Car Park Steward

Hours of Work: As required by Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Supervisor

DBS: Yes

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/QauqpgUDFn

Role Summary

Stewards are deployed to assist in maintaining a safe environment for all, before, during, and after the event taking place.

Role Responsibilities

  • Comply with the Event plans, policies and procedures.

  • Attend the Event/Venue at given dates and times as dictated by Event Manager/ Safety Officer.

  • Attend pre-event briefing, and ensure all information is understood. Do not leave the event/venue after signing in until the end of your duties.

  • Attend the designated job role at the given time.

  • Welcome people into the event / venue, quickly and professionally.

  • Attend all training sessions required of you.

  • Ensure that you check all tickets and only give entrance to people with the correct tickets for your car park /entry point.

  • Ensure that all vehicles are properly parked in designated bays in the car parks

  • Ensure that the car park gates are staffed during the event, to ensure access for emergency vehicles.

  • Ensure that vehicular movement before, during and after the event is only allowed in line with local policy

  • Know the location of the first aid room and any first aid equipment kept elsewhere.

  • Be fully conversant with any methods or signals used to alert staff that an emergency has arisen.

  • Be capable of recognising potential fire hazards and suspect packages, reporting such findings immediately to the chief steward or the safety officer.

  • Dealing with any queries and offering additional information regarding the event.

  • Helping to direct foot traffic and manage crowd flow.

  • Good stadium knowledge, know your nearest exits and alternative escape routes, to aid spectators during and invacuation/evacuations.

  • Being the eyes and ears of the event and ensuring the safety team have the information they require.

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • NVQ 2 or working towards

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Must be trained or receiving training to the required level (NVQ2)

  • Complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Previous experience desirable

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

Desirable

  • Previous experience in busy sports ground

Stand Manager

Assistant Stand Manager

Response TL

Supervisor

Stand Manager/Assistant Stand Manager

Job Title: Stand Manager/Assistant Stand Manager

Hours of Work: As required by Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Safety Officer

DBS: Yes

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/D8RgS6hXx6

Role Summary

To be collectively responsible for the safe execution of the LUFC operation in the allocated sector of the stadium as directed by the Safety Officer/ Event Manager

Role Responsibilities

  • To attend pre event planning and briefing sessions as required

  • To control and co-ordinate event staff and safety in specific areas of the event/venue

  • To ensure that the requirements of the Safety Certificate and Ground Regulations are met at all times

  • To brief and instruct teams under their direction and debriefs

  • To be responsible for the safety and comfort of spectators within a designated area at all times

  • To be responsible for the removal of disruptive customers who contravene Ground Regulations

  • To ensure all safety checks are carried out, and report back to the Event Control

  • To monitor all staff in designated area before, during and after the event.

  • To attend pre and post event briefings and compile a concise report for Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To carry out all instructions given by Safety Officer/ Event Manager, through the management structure

  • Liaise with other Supervisors before, during, and after each event.

  • Allocate Security for specified roles and responsibilities

  • To be responsible for ensuring Security disciplines and standards are set and maintained to the satisfaction of the Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To deal as appropriate with disciplinary and grievance issues.

  • To collect and report any information from the event back to the Safety Officer

  • Taking ownership whilst dealing with high pressure situations

  • Possessing a good knowledge of each event’s policies, procedures and job descriptions

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Must be trained or undergoing training to the required level. (NVQ 3, 4 or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training/SCAN

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Previous Supervisory experience at large scale event

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

  • Dealing with any queries and offering additional information regarding the event.

  • Assess and manage crowd flow.

  • Manage crowds and address issues that may arise.

  • Good stadium knowledge, know your nearest exits and alternative escape routes, to aid spectators during and invacuation/evacuation.

  • Being the eyes and ears of the event and ensuring the safety team have the information they require.

Response Team Leader

Job Title: Stand Manager/Assistant Stand Manager

Hours of Work: As required by Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Safety Officer

Responsible for: Response Team Members

DBS: Required

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/D8RgS6hXx6

Role Summary

To be collectively responsible for the safe execution of the LUFC operation in the allocated sector of the stadium as directed by the Safety Officer/ Event Manager

Manage team of response to deal with conflict, disorder and breaches of the ground regulations including searching and ejecting spectators, and will have had additional training in conflict management over and above that given to other stewards

Role Responsibilities

  • To attend pre event planning and briefing sessions as required

  • To control and co-ordinate event staff and safety in specific areas of the event/venue

  • To ensure that the requirements of the Safety Certificate and Ground Regulations are met at all times

  • To brief and instruct teams under their direction and debriefs

  • To be responsible for the safety and comfort of spectators within a designated area at all times

  • To be responsible for the removal of disruptive customers who contravene Ground Regulations

  • To ensure all safety checks are carried out, and report back to the Event Control

  • To monitor all staff in designated area before, during and after the event.

  • To attend pre and post event briefings and compile a concise report for Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To carry out all instructions given by Safety Officer/ Event Manager, through the management structure

  • Liaise with other Supervisors before, during, and after each event.

  • Allocate Security for specified roles and responsibilities

  • To be responsible for ensuring Security disciplines and standards are set and maintained to the satisfaction of the Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To deal as appropriate with disciplinary and grievance issues.

  • To collect and report any information from the event back to the Safety Officer

  • Taking ownership whilst dealing with high pressure situations

  • Possessing a good knowledge of each event’s policies, procedures and job descriptions

  • Dealing with any queries and offering additional information regarding the event.

  • Assess and manage crowd flow.

  • Manage crowds and address issues that may arise.

  • Good stadium knowledge, know your nearest exits and alternative escape routes, to aid spectators during and invacuation/evacuation.

  • Being the eyes and ears of the event and ensuring the safety team have the information they require.

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Must be trained or undergoing training to the required level. (NVQ 3 or equivalent)

Desirable

SIA Door Supervisors License

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Previous Supervisory experience at large scale event

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

Supervisor

Job Title: Supervisor

Hours of Work: As required by Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Safety Officer

Responsible for: Stewards

DBS: Required

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/D8RgS6hXx6

Role Summary

To be collectively responsible for the safe execution of the LUFC operation in the allocated sector of the stadium as directed by the Safety Officer/ Event Manager

Role Responsibilities

  • To attend pre event planning and briefing sessions as required

  • To control and co-ordinate event staff and safety in specific areas of the event/venue

  • To ensure that the requirements of the Safety Certificate and Ground Regulations are met at all times

  • To brief and instruct teams under their direction and debriefs

  • To be responsible for the safety and comfort of spectators within a designated area at all times

  • To be responsible for the removal of disruptive customers who contravene Ground Regulations

  • To ensure all safety checks are carried out, and report back to the Event Control

  • To monitor all staff in designated area before, during and after the event.

  • To attend pre and post event briefings and compile a concise report for Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To carry out all instructions given by Safety Officer/ Event Manager, through the management structure

  • Liaise with other Supervisors before, during, and after each event.

  • Allocate Security for specified roles and responsibilities

  • To be responsible for ensuring Security disciplines and standards are set and maintained to the satisfaction of the Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To deal as appropriate with disciplinary and grievance issues.

  • To collect and report any information from the event back to the Safety Officer

  • Taking ownership whilst dealing with high pressure situations

  • Possessing a good knowledge of each event’s policies, procedures and job descriptions

  • Dealing with any queries and offering additional information regarding the event.

  • Assess and manage crowd flow.

  • Manage crowds and address issues that may arise.

  • Good stadium knowledge, know your nearest exits and alternative escape routes, to aid spectators during and invacuation/evacuation.

  • Being the eyes and ears of the event and ensuring the safety team have the information they require.

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Essential

Must be trained or undergoing training to the required level. (NVQ 4 or equivalent)

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Previous Supervisory experience at large scale event

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

Control Room Log Administrator

Radio Operator

CCTV Operator

Fire Officer

Assessor

First Aid Steward

Control Room Log Administrator

Job Title: Control Room Log Administrator

Hours of Work: As required by Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Head of Safety & Security

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/SgJfU5zvBP

Role Summary

To record accurately the communications within the control room via Safety Management, 2 way radios, emergency telephones and telephone lines.

Role Responsibilities

  • Record accurately information within the control room log

  • Maintain the integrity of the log

  • Operating the relevant radio equipment

  • Liaising with other Control Room representatives including Police, First Aid and Event Management

  • If required cascading information to frontline staff via radio and responding to staff and management frontline queries via radio in a timely manner

  • Completing appropriate paperwork whilst escalating issues where appropriate

  • Possessing a good knowledge of each event’s policies, procedures and job descriptions

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

  • Excellent verbal communications skills

  • Able to speak clearly on the radio

  • Able to work accurately in a high-pressure environment

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • IT Literate

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

  • Good stadium knowledge to log incidents accurately.

Radio Operator

Job Title: Control Room Radio Operator

Hours of Work: As required by Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Head of Safety & Security

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/SgJfU5zvBP

Role Summary

To operate the communications in the control room including 2 way radios, emergency telephones and telephone lines.

Role Responsibilities

  • Operating the relevant radio equipment

  • Liaising with other Control Room representatives including Police, First Aid and Event Management

  • Cascading information to frontline staff via radio

  • Responding to staff and management frontline queries via radio in a timely manner

  • Completing appropriate paperwork whilst escalating issues where appropriate

  • Taking ownership whilst dealing with high pressure situations, occasionally requiring communication with the emergency services

  • Possessing a good knowledge of each event’s policies, procedures and job descriptions

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Excellent verbal communications skills

  • Able to speak clearly on the radio

  • Able to work accurately in a high-pressure environment

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • IT Literate

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

  • Good stadium knowledge able to direct staff members via the radio.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in busy sports control rooms

Control Room CCTV Operator

Job Title: Control Room Radio Operator

Hours of Work: As required by Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Head of Safety & Security

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/rW4Q4D708N

Role Summary

To operate the CCTV in the control room including using 2 way radios, emergency telephones and telephone lines. Responsible for protecting our property and our people against any risks, you’ll manage all types of scenarios, events, investigating incidents by maintaining surveillance across all areas of the complex.

Role Responsibilities

  • Operating the relevant CCTV equipment

  • Good stadium knowledge able to track staff/spectators on CCTV.

  • Monitor the stadium regularly on CCTV ensuring the safety team have decision making information

  • Liaising with other Control Room representatives including Police, First Aid and Event Management

  • Responding to staff and management requests in a timely manner

  • Completing appropriate paperwork whilst escalating issues where appropriate

  • Taking ownership whilst dealing with high pressure situations

  • Possessing a good knowledge of each event’s policies, procedures and job descriptions

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Desirable

  • SIA CCTV License

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Microsoft Office experience

  • Previous CCTV monitoring experience

  • A working knowledge of the Data Protection code of practice for surveillance cameras and personal information

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • IT Literate

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

Desirable

  • Previous experience in busy sports control rooms

Assessor

Job Title: Assessor

Hours of Work: As required by the Safety Officer

Department: Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: Safety Officer

DBS: Yes

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/FY65v8MeKY

Role Summary

Assessors have a specific training role as part of the Stadium management team and are not expected to be involved in dealing with spectators. Their role is to assess and record the performance of stewards.

Role Responsibilities

  • To attend pre event planning and briefing sessions as required

  • To control and co-ordinate event staff and safety in specific areas of the

  • To ensure that the requirements of the Safety Certificate and Ground Regulations are met at all times

  • To brief and instruct teams under their direction and debriefs

  • To attend pre and post event briefings and compile a concise report for Safety Officer/ Event Manager

  • To carry out all instructions given by Safety Officer/ Event Manager, through the management structure

  • Attend all training sessions required

  • Agree and review a plan for assessing performance

  • Collect and judge performance evidence against agreed criteria

  • Collect and judge knowledge evidence

  • Make an assessment decision and provide feedback

  • Make assessment decisions using differing sources of evidence and provide feedback

  • Be aware of appeals procedure

  • Be aware of registration procedure

  • To be able to induct new candidates to the National Vocational Qualification

  • To be aware and adhere to approved centre policies

  • Generate and co-ordinate all documentation for candidate through approved centre

  • Completion of required documentation for candidate and approved centre

  • To provide support / mentoring for candidate throughout assessment

  • Devise and implement questions to test candidate knowledge and understanding

  • Devise and co-ordinate scenarios and simulations

  • To be professional and courteous, carry out fair and consistent assessments

  • To maintain client confidentiality

  • To attend assessments only with the prior approval of the Assessment centre

Other Responsibilities

To take responsibilities for personal performance and the development of personal skills to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role.

Perform duties with due regard to Club policies and procedures and legislative requirements at all times;

Ensure implementation of the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare and equality policies to create a safe working environment for all;

Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) training and/or additional training as identified or as required.

Ensure working practices are compliant with relevant legislation and data protection legislation and/or general data protection regulations (GDPR) requirements;

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Hold an Assessor Qualification

  • Hold a Training Qualification

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Complete the Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) training

  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

  • Previous Training/Assessing experience at large scale event

  • Able to work accurately under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills

  • Able to multi-task

  • A strong team player with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships

  • Good knowledge of event security or willingness to learn

  • To adhere to a strict code of confidentiality in respect of any information relating to Leeds United Football Club and its operation

  • To be presentable always when working and demonstrate that you can represent the face of the club in the manner expected

  • To act in a manner that supports the Club’s Vision and Values always

First Aid Steward

Job Title: First Aid Steward

Hours of Work: Casual

Department: Matchday Safety & Security

Location: Elland Road

Responsible to: First Aid Manager

DBS: Enhanced

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/LJx9snRL0D

Role Summary

As a First Aid Steward, your main role is to deliver prompt medical assistance to spectators, staff, and visitors during matchdays and events. You’ll be based at designated First Aid points or on mobile patrol, working closely with doctors, paramedics, and fellow stewards to help maintain a safe and supportive environment.

This position does not involve searching individuals, crowd control, or removals. However, you are expected to remain alert, act swiftly, and escalate any concerns to Supervisors or the Safety Team as required.

Role Responsibilities

  • Report to the stadium at the allocated time in full uniform, attend all pre-event briefings, and remain on-site until officially signed off.

  • Maintain a high-visibility presence through mobile patrols and at designated First Aid points, ready to respond to medical incidents, including those involving children and vulnerable individuals.

  • Stay vigilant for signs of illness or distress, liaise with medical teams and emergency services as needed, and administer first aid strictly within training guidelines.

  • Report any safety hazards, such as damaged seating or barriers.

  • Be familiar with the location of all first aid equipment and emergency facilities, and remain alert to risks such as fire hazards or suspicious packages, reporting concerns immediately.

  • Follow all instructions from the Safety Officer, Area Supervisors, or police, and remain at the assigned post unless otherwise directed.

  • Assist with stadium evacuations and incident response as required.

Other Responsibilities

Take responsibility for personal performance and actively develop skills, knowledge, and competence necessary to fulfil the role effectively.

Carry out duties in line with Club policies, procedures, and all relevant legislative requirements.

Promote and adhere to the Club’s health & safety, safeguarding, welfare, and equality policies to help maintain a safe and inclusive working environment.

Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) and complete any additional training as required or identified.

Ensure all working practices comply with relevant legislation, including data protection and GDPR requirements.

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • First Aid at Work, Emergency First Aid at Work

Desirable

  • Paediatric first aid

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Ability to stay calm and act quickly under pressure

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Experience working as part of a team in busy environments

  • Awareness of safeguarding procedures, especially involving children and vulnerable adults

  • Good observation and decision-making skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience providing first aid at public events or in large venues

  • Background in stewarding, safety, or customer service roles

  • Familiarity with stadium layouts or event safety procedures

  • Additional first aid or medical training (e.g. defibrillator use, paediatric first aid)

  • Experience working alongside emergency services or medical professionals on-site

Job Title: Commercial Matchday Hosts

Responsible to: Head of Commercial

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/e/12c4GXBGmg

About The Role:

As a host at Elland Road, you will be the first point of contact for many of our VIP hospitality guests. In this role you would be required to act as the face of the Club within your allocated hospitality lounge, creating a seamless link between our hospitality department, our catering department and our VIP matchday guests. This will ensure that our guests receive the highest possible standard of service and have an exceptional hospitality experience.

Allocation Main Responsibilities

  • Positions are offered for matchdays only, with a typical shift lasting approximately seven to eight hours.

  • Attending pre-match hospitality host / hostess briefing prior to each shift;

  • Familiarise yourself with your designated suite (which may change each shift), checking the suite and other guests facilities meet required standards and ensuring corporate lanyards and programmes are set out as per the guests chosen package;

  • Welcoming all guests into your suite, building relationships by using eye contact and escorting guests to their assigned dining area / table;

  • Build relationships with customers pre-match, at half time and full time.

  • Continuously managing the flow of guests in to the suite ensuring all

    guests catering needs are being met and all guests are happy;

  • Be particularly attentive to new guests to ensure they are comfortable in their surroundings whilst being observant towards and engaging with all guests at all times to ensure the highest levels of service throughout the day;

  • Resolving any issues as they arise to ensure the guests' matchday experience is not effected, raising to the next level and / or appropriate departments as required (usually Duty Manager in your allocated lounge)

  • Directing guests to the appropriate match seats;

  • Answering any questions hospitality guests may have about other events

    and fixtures;

  • Report any faults with facilities and any catering issues without delay;

  • Any other reasonable duties

Required Technical Skills

  • Previous experience as a host or hostess, or hospitality waiter or waitress in a hospitality environment, or front of house experience, is preferred.

Required Behavioural Attitudes

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Candidates must be well presented, mature, professional and have an outgoing personality

  • The ability to work efficiently in a high pressured and dynamic sporting environment

  • A good approach to teamwork and ability to manage a busy hospitality area

  • Ability to troubleshoot under pressure

  • Excellent customer service skills and spoken English required

  • Ability to use initiative and be creative

  • Strong customer service skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Ability to prioritise case load and manage time effectively

  • Confident and assertive

  • Ambition, passion and willingness to learn

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Leeds United Football Club are now seeking experienced and motivated chefs to work home fixtures for the upcoming 2025/2026 football season. As a Chef, you will be contributing to the efficient running of one of our many kitchens and food offerings.

You will have the skills and passion to produce great food. You will be able to work independently or as part of a team whilst ensuring that you adhere to food health and hygiene regulations.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Previous event, stadium and catering experience welcome but not necessary

  • A passionate food lover who champions change, bold ideas and progressive thinking.

  • A strong confident individual with excellent comunication skills.

  • Calm and adaptable problem solver with a natural flair for hospitality

  • Basic Food Hygiene knowledge.

  • Must be over 18 years old

Apply here: https://forms.office.com/e/zG7USJWVLA

Job Title: Matchday Creche Assistant

Hours: Casual Hours

Location: Based at Elland Road

Closing: 6th March 2026

Apply: Matchday Creche Assistant (Casual) – Fill out form

Job Overview

At Leeds United, we know that success on the pitch starts with strength behind the scenes.

We are excited to be adding to our pool of casual workers to support our matchday creche team during busy periods. Our matchday creche team are responsible for the safeguarding and welfare of young children enrolled in our staff creche on matchdays.

This role will support the delivery of high-quality care and early learning for children aged 0–5 years in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. The Creche Assistant will work as part of a team to promote children’s development, well-being, and individual needs in line with relevant early years standards and policies.

Leeds United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with children’s barred list check, satisfactory references and other enhanced onboarding checks.

What are the responsibilities?

1. Childcare & Supervision

  • Provide attentive, warm, and responsive care to children under five.

  • Always ensure children’s safety and wellbeing.

  • Assist in planning and delivering age-appropriate play activities.

  • Encourage children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

  • Support inclusive practice and adapt activities to meet individual needs.

2. Safeguarding & Health

  • Always follow the clubs safeguarding and child protection policies.

  • Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.

  • Report accidents, incidents, or concerns promptly.

3. Teamwork & Communication

  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth matchday operation.

  • Communicate professionally with parents and carers.

  • Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

  • Always maintain full confidentiality.

Person Specification

Essential

• Level 2 in childcare or equivalent

• Obtained safeguarding training and/or relevant experience in a safeguarding, or welfare role.

• Experience of working with young children

• Experience of applying safeguarding policy and procedures

Strong interpersonal skills

• Reliable, punctual & honest

• Excellent communication skills

• Positivity and objectiveness • Ability to use initiative and be creative

• Able to adapt to changes in a fast-moving environment

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive people team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.

Job Title: Matchday Mascot Guardian

Hours: Casual Hours

Location: Based at Elland Road

Closing: 6th March 2026

Apply: Matchday Mascot Guardian (Casual) – Fill out form

Job Overview

At Leeds United, we know that success on the pitch starts with strength behind the scenes.

We are excited to be adding to our pool of casual workers to support our team of Matchday Mascot Guardians.

As a Matchday Mascot Guardian, you will be responsible for ensuring that all mascot participants, especially child mascots, have a safe, enjoyable and memorable matchday experience. You will act as the main point of contact for mascots and their families on matchdays, supervise mascot activities, coordinate timings and movements, and ensure all activities are delivered professionally and in line with the Club’s standards.

Leeds United FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, satisfactory references and other enhanced onboarding checks.

What are the responsibilities?

Mascot Supervision & Experience

  • Meet and greet mascots and their families on arrival.

  • Provide a warm, safe and welcoming introduction and briefing to mascots before activities begin.

  • Supervise mascot behaviour and movement throughout the matchday to ensure safety and enjoyment for all involved.

  • Ensure mascots are prepared and in the correct place for their key moments (e.g., player walk-out, pitch activities).

Operations & Matchday Coordination

  • Prepare mascot facilities (e.g., changing rooms, waiting areas) before the match.

  • Manage mascot scheduling and movement so as not to interfere with team or stadium operations.

  • Support coordination between mascots, players, media, hospitality, stadium staff and safeguarding teams.

  • Complete necessary documentation related to attendance, safeguarding and incident reporting.

Safety, Welfare & Compliance

  • Uphold all Club policies relating to health & safety and safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk.

  • Communicate and enforce mascot guidelines and conduct expectations. Act promptly on any medical, behavioural or safety concerns, liaising with relevant staff.

Fan Engagement

  • Help create a positive and family-friendly atmosphere around mascot interactions, including photos, high-fives, cheering cues and crowd engagement.

  • Engage with supporters and contribute to an overall memorable supporter experience.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience working with children, youth or in a customer-facing environment.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Proactive, friendly and professional attitude with strong time management.

Ability to work matchdays including weekends and evenings.

Commitment to safeguarding standards and equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a sports, events or hospitality environment.

  • Understanding of matchday operations at sports venues.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive people team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.