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Derby County Football Club
Derby County Football Club is a professional association football club based in Derby, Derbyshire, England. The club competes in League One, the third tier of English football. Derby has played its home matches at Pride Park Stadium since 1997.
Job Posted- 28 Oct 2026
Status- Part Time
- Permanent
Location- England
Closing date- 8 Nov 2026
Derby County Football Club is looking for a Buggy Driver to join its Matchday Operations team at Pride Park Stadium.
The Role
Working under the direction of the Supervisor, you will support the matchday safety operation by providing assistance, direction and safety advice to spectators, and by helping supporters around Pride Park Stadium using the Club’s buggies. You will build rapport with fans throughout the season, always alert, helpful and approachable.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out pre- and post-event checks on all buggies, drive them safely and report any maintenance issues
- Keep clear radio communication with Match Control at all times while on duty
- Attend at least 70% of home league games, plus other stadium events as directed by the Matchday Safety Officer
- Provide high-quality customer service, assistance, direction and safety advice to spectators
- Attend pre-match briefings and implement the ground regulations and conditions of entry
- Monitor crowds for signs of distress, density or disorder, and report incidents, hazards or suspect packages
- Assist in any evacuation of the stadium and complete all matchday paperwork before going off duty
- Take on the Buggy Driver Supervisor’s responsibilities in their absence, as directed by the Matchday Safety Officer
About You
- Previous customer service and stewarding or crowd management experience
- Knowledge of Pride Park Stadium
- Confident, resilient and self-motivated, with excellent communication and presentation skills
- Able to prioritise your workload and work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Level 2 Spectator Safety (essential); Level 3 Spectator Safety and Banksman/Traffic Marshal training are desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English at Grade C or above
- Excellent spoken and written English
Benefits
- 10% discount at the DCFC Megastore
- Company pension with Aviva
- Discounts with selected Club partners and sponsors
- Training and development opportunities
- Access to programmes and volunteering opportunities with Derby County Community Trust
Key Details
- Location: Pride Park Stadium, Derby
- Contract: Permanent, part time (matchdays and stadium events)
- Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
- This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
- Closing date: 8 November 2026 (the Club may close the vacancy early)
How to Apply
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