SIA Event Security - Festivals

Compact Security Services is looking for confident & experienced SIA Licensed Security Staff to join our team working at festivals and events this Summer.

Roles will commence mid to late May 2026 and last through September. Rates from £14.57 - £17.93 per hour (inclusive of accrued holiday pay) depend on experience and role.

Free or subsidised transport is provided from Manchester to all locations.

• Professional presentation and proactive approach to customer service
• Searching visitors and bags on entry to the venue in line with site policies.
• Gaining a clear understanding of the venue specific prohibited items.
• Checking accreditation/tickets upon entry.
• Monitoring ingress / egress and safety in line with assigned position.
• Monitoring crowd movements and behaviour, identifying potential issues or incidents, reporting to ensure necessary action taken.
• Understanding site specific emergency procedures, safety checks and company/site policies.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High standard of personal presentation with a calm and professional approach
• Previous security/crowd management experience (preferred)
• A valid front-line SIA Licence is essential
• Documentation at interview demonstrating eligibility to work in the UK and unrestricted right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months
• 5-year checkable work history (including school, further education and unemployment). All offers are conditional on passing screening; if you are unable to provide this we will not progress your application.
• Flexible to travel and stay away from home – camping will be required.

Weekly pay, competitive rates, access to schedule festival shifts via our scheduling system, pension and holidays accrued for each hour worked, employee assistance programme, team portal, uniforms.

Apply to register your interest and for more information. Interviews and inductions will be held in Manchester in March and early April.

Compact security services is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, disability status, caring responsibilities or other legally protected characteristics.

We are a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting the armed forces community to transition into careers outside of the armed forces, and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application and perform at your best, please do not hesitate to contact us to make a request.