About this role
Events Opportunities - Join Our Events Team.
We are currently recruiting for Event Staff to work a variety of events throughout the year; events include boxing matches, concerts, festivals, plus many more.
Pay Rate: Competitive (based on experience and qualifications)
We are looking for professional, reliable, and customer-focused individuals to join our Security Events Team. This role involves providing a safe and secure environment for guests, staff, and performers at a variety of events including boxing matches, concerts, festivals, sporting events, and corporate functions.
As part of our events security team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of events while delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and control access points to event venues
- Conduct security checks and bag searches where required
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of guests, staff, and performers
- Manage crowd control and assist with queue management
- Respond to incidents, disturbances, or emergencies in a calm and professional manner
- Work closely with event staff, emergency services, and venue management
- Enforce venue rules and safety procedures
Requirements
- Valid SIA Door Supervisor or SIA Security Guard Licence (essential)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
- Previous event security experience is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
- Flexible shifts across a range of exciting events
- Employee Assistance Programme through IPSA - access to 24/7 counselling helpline
- Opportunity to work at high-profile venues and festivals
- Training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
How To Apply
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about delivering safe and successful events, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you!
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
See all security jobs in Birmingham →Why this fits a police background — match score 80/100
- Protection & firearms
- Multi-agency & police liaison
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |