Senior Stadia Events Security & Operations Lead

First Response Group; Wembley; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £40,000

Company car or car allowance

Work across stadia and major events

Career development

Professional team environment

Job summary

First Response Group is seeking an ambitious Events Manager Stadia to lead large-scale events across high-profile venues. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage security teams, and build strong client relationships while upholding safety and customer experience standards.

You'll report to the Head of Operations and play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional service delivery. The role offers opportunities across stadia and events within a growing, inclusive organisation.

Qualifications

• Valid SIA Door Supervisor Licence.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, coordination, and successful delivery of events from concept through to completion.
• Manage and oversee security personnel, event staff, and operational teams across multiple venues and events.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and venue management throughout event delivery.
• Ensure full compliance with all legislative, contractual, health & safety, and company requirements.
• Produce accurate operational reports, event documentation, post event reviews, and performance analysis.
• Manage event budgets, staffing costs, client quotations, purchase orders, and invoicing processes.
• Lead, coach, develop teams to achieve outstanding performance and high operational standards.
• Maintain the highest levels of safety, security, and service delivery across all events.
• Take ownership of incidents and customer concerns, ensuring swift resolution.

Skills

SIA Door Supervisor Licence

Driving Licence

Right to work

Event management

Operational management

Client relations

Budget management

Health & safety

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

First Response Group is seeking an ambitious Events Manager Stadia to lead large-scale events across high-profile venues. You will own end-to-end delivery, manage security teams, and build strong client relationships while upholding safety and customer experience standards.

You'll report to the Head of Operations and play a pivotal role in ensuring exceptional service delivery. The role offers opportunities across stadia and events within a growing, inclusive organisation.