Job Description
Employer: Watford Football Club
Job Title: Training Ground Security Personnel
Salary/ Hourly rate of pay: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Location: Watford Football Club Training Ground, London Colney
Type: Permanent Full
Passport/Visa: Must be eligible to work in the UK
Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026
Watford Football Club is looking for professional, confident and approachable individuals to join our
Training Ground Security Team. This isn’t simply a role sitting behind a security desk. Our Training
Ground is a busy professional sporting environment used by players, coaching teams, employees,
visitors, contractors and guests. Our Security Personnel play an important part in keeping the site safe,
secure and welcoming, while ensuring access is appropriately controlled at all times.
You will often be one of the first people someone meets when they arrive at Watford Football Club, so
professionalism, good judgement and excellent communication are just as important as security
awareness. If you take pride in doing things properly, can remain calm under pressure and want a role
where no two days are quite the same, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing:
As part of the Training Ground Security Team, your responsibilities will include:
* Controlling access and egress to the Training Ground.
* Checking staff, visitors, contractors and deliveries in accordance with Club procedures.
* Maintaining accurate visitor and security records.
* Conducting security patrols and reporting anything unusual or concerning.
* Monitoring access points and helping maintain the integrity of secure areas.
* Challenging unauthorised access in a professional and proportionate manner.
* Responding appropriately to incidents, emergencies and security concerns.
* Communicating clearly with the Club’s Operations and Security teams.
* Supporting emergency procedures, including evacuation and other safety arrangements.
* Providing a professional and welcoming first point of contact for people arriving at the Training Ground.
* Maintaining appropriate confidentiality and discretion within a professional football environment.
* Supporting the Club’s commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
You must have:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional and approachable manner.
• The confidence to challenge individuals appropriately when required.
• Good judgement and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Strong awareness of security and personal responsibility.
• The ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to meet the operational requirements of the Club.
• Full UK driving licence or ability to travel to various locations due to the demands of the role
• Understanding of the Clubs commitment to EDI & Safeguarding
You would ideally have, but not vital:
• Previous experience within security, football, sport, events, hospitality or another customerfacing environment.
• Experience of access control, gatehouse or reception security.
• Experience dealing with visitors and contractors.
• Knowledge of emergency and incident procedures.
• An SIA licence or relevant security qualification.
As a regulated activity provider and as part of the short-listing process we may:
1. Complete reference requests prior to interview.
2. Carry out an online search for publicly available information as part of the due diligence
process.
3. If your application is successful be required to obtain a DBS disclosure at the appropriate level
(role dependant)
Club Commitment:
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI):
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and dynamic working environment by building a team that
represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunities employer
and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding:
We provide a safe and secure environment for all. We believe Safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children & adults is everyone responsibility. Everyone in the organisation has a role to play, to ensure
that club policies, procedures and practices in regard to safeguarding are followed.
