Matty Butcher

Following graduation from University Matty spent the majority of his career in protective security, including 12 years as a Regional Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA), working within Cleveland Police Special Branch and latterly Counter Terrorism Policing North East.

Following that, in 2018 he moved into an operational based role with Barclays as a Regional Security Manager, responsible for the security of retail and corporate sites in the Northern half of the UK.

Most recently he was employed as the security specialist for the National Trust, working with major visitor attractions in the heritage sector to provide an immersive visitor experience without compromising the security of the collections.

Alongside his ‘day job’, he has also spent 15 seasons at Middlesbrough Football Club as part of the management team for matchday safety.

Club responsibilities

• Barnsley FC
• Barrow AFC
• Blackburn Rovers FC
• Bradford City FC
• Carlisle United FC
• Harrogate Town AFC
• Leeds United FC
• Middlesbrough FC
• Newcastle United FC
• Sunderland AFC

Lead responsibilities

• Security
• Counter terrorism
• Alternative uses of sports grounds