Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Northern Ireland About the job Job summary The SGSA under a Service Level Agreement with Sport Northern Ireland (SNI), is recruiting for the role of an inspector to assist in helping ensure that standards of spectator safety at sports grounds in Northern Ireland are maintained at appropriate levels. Whilst SGSA Inspectors based in England have worked and supported partners within Northern Ireland for many years, this new post will provide more structure and resilience within country. For efficiency and to achieve maximum value from the role SGSA seeks to appoint a part time (2 days per week) home-based inspector from within Northern Ireland with applications welcomed from across the country. The successful candidate will be expected to travel extensively within Northern Ireland using their own car for which expenses will be paid. We can be flexible over which two days of the week the role holder chooses to work although the nature of the role requires weekend and evening work. Job description This is an exciting opportunity to seek out home grown expertise to build and enhance the SGSAs support and work within Northern Ireland. This role will support and assist clubs, local authorities and partner organisations to help maintain high levels of spectator safety. We welcome applications on a secondment basis. What skills and experience are needed to be an Inspector? At its heart, the role of the Inspector is about building and maintaining effective working relationships with sports grounds, local authorities and other key stakeholders. Person specification The role holder will be expected to: Oversee the safety management capabilities of designated grounds within Northern Ireland and work with them to identify and implement improvements where concerns are identified. Draft coherent reports using a high standard of English and in a timely fashion. Advise, monitor, and identify any necessary corrective action on the provision of spectator accommodation. Compile professional and clear business records, with responsibility for administration and associated records that are required to deliver on the objectives of the Service Level Agreement with Sport Northern Ireland. Assist in the formulation of best practice; providing advice and guidance on safety certification and the application of the Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds to local authorities and clubs, and to others on request. Contribute to the cohesion, reputation and smooth running of the SGSA: adhering to corporate policies and standard operating procedures; engaging in meetings and change programs; acting as an ambassador and as appropriate spokesperson for the SGSA. Demonstrate an on-going commitment to personal continuous professional development as relevant to supporting the organisation in delivering its strategy and plans. Promote wider knowledge and understanding of safety at sports grounds and the role of the SGSA. To perform such other duties relevant to the post when required. Any other duties as directed by the appropriate Deputy Head of Inspectorate or Head of Inspectorate. Essential Criteria Interpersonal skills. You will need to build and maintain strong working relationships with individuals in different organisations. Knowledge of relevant legislation. A detailed knowledge of the legislation which sports grounds in Northern Ireland are subject to. Record management and report writing skills. SGSA staff have a responsibility to maintain clear and accurate records and should possess good report writing skills. Time management skills. Inspectors must balance office-based work with conducting matchday inspections which take place on the weekend and in the evenings. The SGSA provides flexible working arrangements to accommodate this, but its an individuals responsibility to manage their time effectively. Understanding of risk management. Safety at sports grounds is all about understanding and mitigating risk. You should understand risk management (though not necessarily from a sporting perspective). The ability to work unsupervised for long periods of time, but also able to work within a team environment and demonstrate good planning and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities. A current and valid UK driving licence and exclusive use of a car insured for business use. Desirable Criteria Other desirable skills and experience include: A degree or professional qualification. Experience and/or understanding of the application of integrated safety management in a non-sports ground setting. Experience of working with sports at a national and/or international level. Experience of developing and delivering training. Auditing experience In your application, please provide details of formal qualifications, membership of relevant professional bodies and direct experience of safety at sports grounds. Benefits Alongside your salary of £20,166, Sports Grounds Safety Authority contributes £5,842 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Membership of the Civil Service pension scheme, Flexible working, 10 days per year plus public holidays and 1 day Civil Service privilege leave. Things you need to know Selection process details How to apply Please complete the application form. Within your application, please provide details of formal qualifications, membership of relevant professional bodies and direct experience of safety at sports grounds. No candidate will meet every desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, wed love to learn more about you. Please send your completed application and equality monitoring form by email to recruitmentsgsa.org.uk. Applications must be submitted by 23.55 on 1st January 2025 Selection process All applications will be anonymised before being submitted to the recruitment panel. This is to ensure fairness within the selection process. Equality monitoring forms will be removed from application forms and will not be shared with the recruitment panel. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with the recruitment panel. Details of this will be provided closer to the time. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : recruitmentsgsa.org.uk Email : recruitmentsgsa.org.uk Recruitment team Email : infosgsamail.org.uk Attachments SGSA Application Form Opens in new window (docx, 347kB) NI Inspector application pack Opens in new window (pdf, 318kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail