Matchday​/Event Security Guard

About Us

Burnley FC is an established professional football club with a rich history, located in the heart of the town and its community, we believe that Burnley is a special place - a home to extraordinary people like you. Come and be part of our story!

A new and exciting opportunity has become available for a casual Matchday/Event Security Guard to join us at Burnley Football Club. You’ll play a key role in supporting the Club’s ongoing development and helping us deliver a first-class experience for players, staff, and supporters.

Are you passionate about football and looking for your next challenge in the game? Come and join our Clarets family as our Matchday/Event Security Guard! The ideal candidate will have prior experience of working in a law enforcement, military or security industry and have excellent communication skills. You will also need to have a flexible approach to work and be able to work evenings and weekends.

As the Matchday/Event Security Guard, you will be expected to:

• Provide a highly professional approach to maintaining the security and integrity of critical areas within the stadium at Turf Moor and the Burnley FC Training Ground.
• Maintain a presence at key entry points and control the flow of people accredited to enter these critical areas.
• Take control at the entry points and have the ability to enforce rules and regulations as required.

How to Apply

Please apply via Burnley FC’s career page where you should submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining how you meet the role criteria, along with your educational and employment history. Please also provide an explanation for any gaps. Successful applicants will be subject to a social media check and an Enhanced Criminal Record Check (DBS) which will be paid for by the employer.

The full job description can be found on Burnley Football Club’s website:
Burnley FC Careers
. If you require an alternative format of our job description and person specification and/or our application form, please contact the HR department at

• Please note, should an adequate number of applications be received prior to the closing date, Burnley FC reserve the right to remove a job advert.