Crowd Safety Steward – Watford

SGC Security Services Company; Watford; Híbrido; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly payment

Holiday pay

Online training portal

Ongoing training

Descripción de la vacante

SGC Security Services Company is seeking enthusiastic Event Stewards to join our Watford-based team. The role focuses on safety, crowd management, and delivering a welcoming experience for fans, staff, and visitors during matches.

The position is casual/part-time with shifts mainly in evenings, weekends, and matchdays. You will be expected to maintain a smart appearance and effective communication while supporting security procedures.

Formación

• Minimum shift: 5 hours
• Typical hours: Weekends and evenings (matchdays and events)
• Willingness to commute to Watford

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a smart, alert presence around the stadium.
• Conduct pre- and post-event safety checks.
• Welcome, assist, and direct supporters and visitors entering the stadium.
• Check tickets and ensure the correct entry points are used.
• Ensure that prohibited or restricted items are not brought into secured areas of the venue.
• Monitor crowd movement and behaviour, identifying potential issues and taking appropriate action.
• Respond to incidents or emergency situations and report any concerns to supervisors or control.
• Help ensure the safety of spectators, staff, and facilities during events.

Conocimientos

Professional appearance

Group communication

Calm under pressure

Outdoor work

Evenings/weekends

Spectator Safety Level 2

ACT Awareness

Customer service

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Event Stewards to join our team based in Watford. As an Event Steward, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and enjoyment of supporters attending matches.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the matchday atmosphere while helping to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for fans, staff, and visitors. The role is typically casual or part-time, and flexibility is essential as shifts mainly take place during evenings, weekends, and matchdays.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain a smart, alert, and visible presence around the stadium.
• Conduct pre- and post-event safety checks to ensure compliance with safe working procedures.
• Welcome, assist, and direct supporters and visitors entering the stadium.
• Check tickets and ensure the correct entry points are used.
• Ensure that prohibited or restricted items are not brought into secured areas of the venue.
• Monitor crowd movement and behaviour, identifying potential issues and taking appropriate action.
• Respond to incidents or emergency situations and report any concerns to supervisors or control.
• Help ensure the safety of spectators, staff, and facilities during events.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Professional, reliable, and able to present a smart and approachable appearance.
• Confident in communicating with large groups of people.
• Able to stay calm and act responsibly in busy environments.
• Comfortable working outdoors and standing for long periods.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and matchdays.
• Level 2 Spectator Safety Qualification (or willingness to work towards it).
• ACT Awareness Certificates.
• Previous customer service or stewarding experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Competitive pay with weekly payment
• Ongoing training and development
• Access to an online training portal
• Holiday pay
• Opportunities to work at additional events and venues

Additional

Minimum shift: 5 hours

Typical hours: Weekends and evenings (matchdays and events)

Ability to commute to Watford required

Commitment to scheduled events is essential

Pay rate: £12.71 per hour

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, exciting environment and want to be part of our team based in Watford, we would love to hear from you.

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