Events Steward

Akon Security; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 16,531; Part time

Job summary

Akon Security in Canterbury (covering Kent & South East England) is recruiting Event Stewards to help keep crowds safe and friendly at a range of live events. No SIA licence is required; training provided and a supportive path to licensed roles.

As an Event Steward you will direct guests, manage queues, monitor crowd areas, report incidents, and assist with evacuations if needed, all while maintaining a professional, approachable manner and flexible shift options.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (or equivalent; we can assist)
• Event stewarding is ideal for those new to security and seeking hands-on experience in a supported environment
• No previous security experience is necessary, just reliability, communication, and a genuine commitment to keeping people safe.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist guests throughout events
• Manage queues and control entry flow
• Monitor spectator and crowd areas for safety concerns
• Report incidents quickly to the supervising security team
• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures if required
• Maintain a friendly, professional, and approachable manner

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Customer Service

Education

Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events

Job description

BASED IN CANTERBURY, COVERING KENT & SOUTH EAST ENGLAND

EVENT STEWARD

No SIA Licence Required · Training Provided · Great Career Starting Point

A brilliant entry point into the security industry. No SIA licence required, just a positive attitude, good communication, and a commitment to keeping events safe and enjoyable for everyone.

Event Stewards are the eyes and ears of the event management team. You keep things moving safely, directing guests, managing queues, monitoring crowd areas, and providing helpful information throughout the event.

While not SIA-licensed, stewards play a critical role in event safety. You'll be trained in crowd management, emergency evacuation, and safeguarding, ensuring you can respond quickly and calmly if something goes wrong.

This is one of the best ways to start a career in security. Many of our door supervisors and senior officers began as event stewards, using the role to build experience before gaining their SIA licence through OnnPoint Training.

THE AKON SECURITY WAY

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and assist guests throughout events
• Manage queues and control entry flow
• Monitor spectator and crowd areas for safety concerns
• Report incidents quickly to the supervising security team
• Assist with emergency evacuation procedures if required
• Maintain a friendly, professional, and approachable manner

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events (or equivalent, we can assist)

Event stewarding is ideal for people who are new to the security industry and want to gain hands on experience in a supported environment. It also suits those who enjoy working at live events and want flexible, varied work around other commitments. No previous security experience is necessary, just reliability, communication, and a genuine commitment to keeping people safe.

Correct. Event Steward roles do not require an SIA licence. You'll need (or be working towards) the Level 2 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events, but this is a short qualification that we can help you access through OnnPoint Training. If you're not sure where to start, mention this in your application and we'll point you in the right direction.

EVENT VARIETY

We steward a wide range of events across Kent, outdoor festivals and concerts, county shows and fairs, university events, sporting fixtures, Christmas markets, community events and private functions. The variety is one of the best things about the role. We'll match you to events that fit your availability and build your experience gradually.

SHIFT FREQUENCY

Event stewarding tends to be seasonal, busiest in spring and summer during the festival and outdoor events season, but we have events year-round, including Christmas markets, indoor events and university term activity. We'll let you know about upcoming events and you choose the shifts that work for you.

CAREER PROGRESSION

Absolutely and many of our team have done exactly this. Once you've built experience as a steward, we actively support progression to SIA licensed roles. We can advise you on the right licence for your goals, help you access training through OnnPoint, and give you a reference based on your time with us.

PRE-CHECKOUT SUPPORT

Before every event, all Akon stewards receive a full briefing covering the event layout, their specific duties and position, communication procedures, evacuation routes and the chain of command. You'll always know exactly what you're doing and who to report to. No one goes into an event without being fully prepared.