Event Security Officer (Part-time)

Carlisle Support Services; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in event security is seeking dedicated Event Security Officers to join their team at a prestigious venue. This role emphasizes providing exceptional customer service while ensuring safety and security during events. You'll work in a dynamic environment, engaging with the public and enhancing their experience. With opportunities to work at various renowned locations, this position offers a chance to be part of a committed team, delivering a 5-star service. Join a company that values flexibility, training, and career development, and make a difference in the world of event security.

Benefits

Access to Wagestream

Free on-site parking

Carlisle Rewards

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer-a-Friend scheme

Staff events and social functions

Ongoing training and career development

Exclusive discounts at local bars and restaurants

Qualifications

• Valid SIA License required for the role.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to the public and monitor crowds.
• Conduct searches and support venue licensing conditions.
• Patrol and control access in live event spaces.

Skills

SIA License

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Crowd Monitoring

Patrolling

Job description

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Working Hours:

Casual

Location:

Manchester City Centre

Job Category:

Security

Region / Division:

Security & Events North

Business Unit:

Manchester Central (MCCC)

Job Introduction

Event Security Officer - Manchester Central Convention Complex

You will be working for our client at their world-class venue, the Manchester Central Convention Complex. We are seeking high calibre personnel who will set the standard of a 5-star service to our client, staff, and stakeholders of the venue. Candidates will actively demonstrate the core values of Carlisle and Manchester Central’s partnership to truly provide an experience like no other. This can only be achieved through our team's dedication and commitment to provide world-class customer service, each and every event.

Carlisle Events is a leading supplier of staffing solutions and has been providing Stewarding, Security, and Event Operations to some of the UK's premier entertainment and sporting venues for more than thirty years. We are seeking well-presented, articulate, reliable SIA licensed Security Professionals to work with us to deliver an exceptional service and safe environment at this leading venue.

Job Overview

As part of our Events team, you will play a key part in enhancing the customer experience for event days at our clients’ prestigious venue. Our event staff work hard providing a visible reminder that safety is our number one priority for visitors and staff, all whilst maintaining extremely high levels of customer service. You will have the opportunity to work at the wide variety of events held in this impressively transformed 10,000 square feet old railway station building throughout the year, as well as other opportunities across the region, including other Events’ venues such as Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Anfield, John Smiths Stadium, M&S Bank Arena and other Security clients such as Tesco, MAPP, Northern, Metrolink, WYCA, and more!

Requirements

As an Event Security Officer, you will be helping in all manner of ways including, but not limited to:

1. Provide general guidance to the public and monitoring crowds.
2. Conduct searching upon ingress, using both physical techniques and utilizing our client's access control screening technology.
3. Supporting the venue to adhere to its licensing conditions.
4. Monitoring live event spaces, patrolling, and controlling access into certain areas.

The Ideal Candidate...

1. ... is flexible and reliable.
2. ... possesses a valid SIA license, Door Supervisor-level minimum.
3. ... has excellent communication skills and an aptitude for working with the public.
4. ... has a friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
5. ... has previous experience in stewarding, security, or customer care.
6. ... is willing to undertake our in-house training programmes.
7. ... is based in the Manchester area.

A competitive hourly rate, paid monthly.

Access to Wagestream - financial flexibility to instantly access your wages before payday.

Free on-site parking.

Carlisle Rewards - discounts, rewards, benefits, and vouchers.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Refer-a-Friend scheme - with unlimited referrals.

Staff events and social functions.

Full induction, ongoing training, and genuine career development.

Exclusive discounts at local bars and restaurants.

About Us

Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Tottenham Hotspur, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC, Manchester Central, and many more.

Carlisle currently employs over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.

Apply today to find out more and embark on an exciting career journey filled with unrivalled recognition schemes and progression opportunities aimed at helping you achieve your true potential.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion. In all situations, people will be judged solely on merit or ability.