On-site Event Security Manager - UK 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

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.