Event Manager – Security (UK Events & Festivals)

DIAMA SECURITY LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Clear career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Work on major UK events and festivals

Supportive, professional, and growing팀

Job summary

Diama Security is seeking experienced Event Managers to lead security teams at high-profile events and festivals across the UK. This hands-on role requires you to manage wellbeing of the team, maintain standards, and operate across diverse environments with weekend work and travel.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in event management or security, holds Level 5 Crowd Safety Management or equivalent, and possesses valid SIA licences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in event management, crowd safety, or security management.
• Proven track record working at events or with security providers.
• Level 5 Crowd Safety Management (or equivalent) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage security teams on-site.
• Conduct professional briefings and debriefings.
• Maintain high operational and performance standards.
• Act as the main point of contact on-site and build relationships with clients and event organisers.
• Handle issues quickly and professionally.
• Provide real-time updates to Operations and complete incident reports.
• Develop security management plans and ensure communication between site teams and head office.
• Ensure full compliance with licensing and safety regulations and support crowd management.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

On-site management

Calm under pressure

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 5 Crowd Safety Management (or equivalent)

SIA CCTV Licence (Required)

SIA Door Supervisor / Close Protection

First Aid at Work (FAW) or FREC 3

Job description

We're Hiring: 5 Event Managers – Security (UK Events & Festivals)

Location: Various UK Event Sites

Company: Diama Security

Job Type: Full-Time / Event-Based

About the Role
Diama Security is expanding, and we’re looking for experienced Event Managers to lead security teams on the ground across a range of high-profile events and festivals throughout the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, with excellent communication skills and leads from the front, and can confidently manage large security teams in many different environments.
We are looking for someone who is hands on, can get the job done rain or shine, can manage wellbeing of the team and ensure standards are upheld, this is Not an office role or a 9-5 and involves weekend work and travel, you are the eyes and ears on the ground.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operational Management
  • Lead and manage security teams on-site
  • Conduct professional briefings and debriefings
  • Maintain high operational and performance standards
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the main point of contact on-site
  • Build strong relationships with clients and event organisers
  • Handle issues quickly and professionally
• Reporting & Communication
  • Provide real-time updates to Operations
  • Complete incident reports and post-event summaries
  • Security management plans
  • Ensure smooth communication between site teams and head office
• Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with licensing and safety regulations
  • Support crowd management and safety planning
  • Uphold Diama Security’s standards at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in event management, crowd safety, or security management
• Proven track record working at events or with security providers
• Level 5 Crowd Safety Management (or equivalent)
• Valid SIA Licence CCTV ( Required )
• Valid SIA Door Supervisor / Close Protection
• First Aid at Work (FAW) or FREC 3
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Work on major UK events and festivals
• Supportive, professional, and growing team