Festival Event Security jobs

Locations: Colchester, Ipswich, Greater London & surrounding areas
Job Type: Part-time / Casual

Achilleus Security is recruiting Event Safety Stewards and SIA Door Supervisors with a Level 2 or 3 Spectator Safety qualification (QCF/NVQ/RQF) to join our expanding team.

Work at football matches, concerts, festivals, stadiums, and major live events across Colchester, Ipswich, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex, Greater London, and the Home Counties.

About the Role

You’ll help deliver a safe, secure, and enjoyable experience for all event attendees.

Key duties include:

• Crowd safety and security
• Access control and entry screening
• Monitoring behaviour and responding to incidents
• Supporting safe crowd movement
• Enforcing safety procedures
• Providing excellent customer service
• Liaising with team members and emergency services

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 or 3 Spectator Safety qualification (QCF/NVQ/RQF)- ALL ROLES
• SIA Door Supervisor Licence (SIA roles only)
• Aged 18+
• Good communication skills
• Physically fit for event duties
• 5-year checkable work history
• Right to work in the UK
• Available evenings and weekends

Pay Rates (Including Holiday Pay)

Effective from 1st April 2026

• Event Safety Stewards (Level 2 Spectator Safety):
• £15.52 – £16.81 per hour
• SIA Door Supervisors (Level 2 Spectator Safety):
• £15.96 – £17.31 per hour
• Response Team Members (Level 2 Spectator Safety):
• £15.96 – £19.42 per hour

✔ Minimum 5 hours’ pay per shift guaranteed

What We Offer

• Monthly PAYE pay
• No self-employed / UTR applicants accepted – all roles are PAYE only
• STREAM access (withdraw up to 50% of earned pay within 7 days of a shift)
• Company pension
• Minimum 5-hour shift guarantee
• No PPE or insurance costs
• Subsidised uniform
• Subsidised travel (outside Colchester)
• Free CPD training (20+ courses)
• 24/7 shift booking portal
• Flexible work
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Who Would Suit This Role?

We’re looking for reliable, confident, and team-focused individuals who:

• Previous stewarding or customer service experience is beneficial (not essential)
• Can commit to at least 15 hours per month
• Remain calm under pressure and think clearly in challenging situations
• Ideally have previous Response Team experience (desirable)
• Are motivated to deliver outstanding customer service
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Are polite, professional, and respectful at all times
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• Have a flexible and positive “can-do” attitude
• Are reliable, responsible, and punctual
• Maintain high grooming and presentation standards
• Can adapt quickly to changing situations
• Are comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Are approachable, engaging, and easy to talk to
• Show initiative and a willingness to improve
• Are mature and able to handle situations calmly
• Take pride in their work and genuinely want to do the role well

Recruitment Process

We take recruitment seriously and select candidates who meet our professional standards. Our process is fully online and straightforward:

• Complete a pre-interview questionnaire
• Attend a one-way video interview (with option to re-record)
• Complete the full application and upload required documents
• Complete online induction training

We aim to complete onboarding within 10 working days, depending on how quickly documentation is provided.

✅ Apply Now

If you’re qualified and ready for flexible, high-profile event work — apply today.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £15.52-£16.81 per hour

Work Location: In person