Arena Deputy Security Event Manager

Manchester Arndale; Hall Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Deputy Security Event Manager to oversee security operations for major events at the BP Pulse live arena and Utilita Arena Birmingham. The role involves liaising with various stakeholders, planning event security, and managing a casual workforce to ensure effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in security management.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing major event plans.

Responsibilities

• Support the security event management function from planning to delivery.
• Manage relationships with NEC event management and external partners.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

SIA Door Supervisor

SIA CCTV License

Level 3 Spectator Safety

First Aid at Work

Diploma or certificate in Security Management

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Varied rota across 7 days - depending on events including evenings and weekendsReporting into the Security Event Manager - Arenas, the Deputy security event manager will help plan and deliver events at the BP Pulse live arena and the Utilita Arena Birmingham (UAB) and coordinating all security related matters on events. This role will work closely with the wider NEC security teams.

You will work under the Security Event Manager at large shows supporting with operational planning and event delivery, for smaller shows (under 5K capacity) you will act as Security Event Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Major event experience

Support the security event management function for allocated events, from planning to delivery and post event reporting.

Support security event management administration on time and to the correct standard., including forecasts, costings, dot plans, security risk assessments and invoicing.

Support the SEM to Manage the relationship with NEC event management team.

Build relationships with external partners including but not limited to the NEC Group, Local authority, campus tenants and emergency services.

Constantly review processes for efficiencies and smarter working

Liaise with the client, trade association and other forums to ensure best practice and effective service delivery.

Support with the management of the casual workforce, this includes identifying recruitment, liaising with the scheduling department and HR

Provide management direction for the frontline Arena teams, I.e., standards, culture and performance.

Communicate regularly with colleagues through formal and informal channels on safety matters to ensure that there is a free flow of ideas and that morale remains high

Ensure that personal H&S competence and skill level is maintained i.e. attended Managing Safety programme and other Company safety events.

Management experience in major event security operations

Proven experience in the development and implementation of major event planning

Proven experience of leading large scale workforces

You Should Meet The Following Criteria

All applicants MUST have right to work in the UK

• SIA Door Supervisor
• SIA CCTV License
• Level 3 Spectator safety
• Level 4 spectator safety (Desirable)
• First Aid at Work
• IOSH and NeBOSH (Desirable)
• Project Management
• Experience in the events or conference sector
• 2 years' experience in security management
• Diploma or certificate in Security Management of equivalent field (Desirable)
• Flexible working - The arenas are event driven. Evening and weekend working will be required.

How to Apply:

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.