Event Security Officer
Hourly Rate: £10.42-£17.50 (Dependant on Event and Role)
Nationwide
We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer focused Event Security officer to deliver service excellence. With the opportunity to work in our Communications Centre, Operations Team, Relief Officer and even our Mobile Response Team!
Are you looking to begin a journey into Event Security?
We have an exciting opportunity available to join our growing events team, where you will be responsible for the safety and security of colleagues, customers and property at a wide variety of events across the UK.
Whether you’re looking for regular event duties every weekend or casual shifts dependant on your availability, we have a position for you.
Churchill Support Services cover events nationally and as a result require teams across the UK, from Bingo Events to Music festivals, Family Festivals and Fun Days to Air Shows and Village Fetes, here at Churchill Support Services there is an event to suit all tastes.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all permitted visitors receive a ‘high end’ customer experience from entry to exit
- Providing a level of Service Excellence at all times
- Crowd Control
- Observe for signs of crime or disorder and investigate accordingly
- Take accurate notes to complete reports, logbook entries and all relevant paperwork to a high standard - including reporting in detail any incidents occurring whilst on duty
- Monitor and control access at event entrances and vehicle gates
- Ensure risk assessment and event briefs are always followed to meet requirements
- You may also need to attend training courses, as requested
- Take effective action in an emergency and co-operate fully with the relevant services
- Enforce all relevant health and safety requirements at all times
- Carry out any other duties of a reasonable request by the client
Person Specification
- Personal presentation of a very high standard
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience in a customer facing role
- Good Organisational skills
- High level of professionalism
- Reliable with excellent time keeping and attendance
- Ability to use initiative and be adaptable
- Ability to work effectively on your own and as part of a team
Essential
- SIA Security Guarding Licence
- Five-year employment history
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
- Experience working with the Security industry
- SIA – Door Supervisor Licence
- NVQ Level 2 Spectator Safety
Benefits
- Enrolment into NEST Pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
- Onsite training, mentoring and development
- Ongoing Development – Access to our online training platform offering over 70 accredited courses.
- Event Security qualifications where required for assigned roles.
Career Progression
At Churchill Support Services a number of our senior management team began their journey with Churchill as Security Operatives or Head Office Staff.
If you are interested in career progression you have come to the right place, we have a number of openings currently and coming up ranging from;
- Events Supervisors (Current)
- Event Manager (Current and Upcoming)
- Deputy National Events Manager (Upcoming in 2023/2024)
Apply now to start your journey with the Churchill Events Team!
Why work for us?
- We are one of the UK’s leading Security and Facilities Management Companies. Our people are what make us stand out amongst our competitors and this is why we ensure that our people’s wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do.
- We consistently strive to offer a working environment that makes our employee’s feel valued and motivated. Whilst offering competitive rates of pay, we also consider other factors, such as work/life balance, training and career opportunities.
- We succeed because we employ people who share our Company’s Virtues and put People First, displaying Passion in everything they do and showing Humility when it counts the most.
Job Type: Adhoc hours contract
Work Location: Various Locations Across the UK
