The SGSA is the UK Government’s advisor on safety at sports grounds and a world leader in safety. Put simply, our purpose is to ensure sports grounds are safe for everyone.
We provide independent, expert advice, based on nearly three decades of experience in making football in England and Wales a safe and enjoyable experience for spectators.
We use our experience to advise and support other sports and related industries in the UK and internationally.

Derek Wilson Chair

Giles Smith Chief Executive

Why the SGSA is supporting Boardroom Apprentice

We are a small but progressive ALB. We are open in how we conduct ourselves and this gives us the opportunity share and talk with our many stakeholders. These combine to provide opportunities for candidates to be at the heart of what we do and opportunities to meet and learn from members across the SGSA, if we are selected. It is also an exciting time to join us, as we are currently writing our next 4 year strategy and we are open to ideas and contributions.

Location of Board and Committee Meetings

Mostly London but joint Board, Executive and Inspectors meetings are away from London twice per year

Frequency and timing of board/committee meetings

We hold board meeting every two months and Audit and Risk Committee meetings quarterly.

Date of Board Meetings (January – December 2025)

Dates to be confirmed but mid month in January, March, May, July, September, November

Committee of the Boards and meeting dates (January – December 2025)

TBC

Security checks

TBC

Payment of travel expenses