Home / Document library / Stewarding Labour Market Stewarding Labour Market In 2022, the SGSA commissioned NatCen to conduct research following reports of a shortfall in stewards at sport grounds since spectators were re-admitted to grounds following the COVID-19 pandemic. The research reviewed existing evidence about stewarding and interviewed representatives from across the sports and live events industry. This research was carried out to provide a detailed description of the labour market for stewarding and event personnel performing comparable roles across the live events sector, including short-, medium- and long-term trends. Recommendations identified in the research included: Improve working conditions for stewards Improve collaboration, communication and accountability Reduce or subsidise the cost of training Combine training pathways Document downloads Stewarding Labour Market Summary of Findings(pdf/141.78kB)Stewarding Labour Market Desk Review Findings(pdf/136.57kB)Stewarding Labour Market Qualitative Interviews Report(pdf/468.47kB)