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SIA Event Security - Festivals

Compact Security is an independent Manchester-based security provider offering comprehensive security solutions and consultancy for organisations and events across the UK, with a strong focus on social value and sustainability.

Compact Security Services Limited

Salary: 30k-37k GBP

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Description

Compact Security Services have great opportunities for confident & experienced SIA Licensed Security Staff, to join our team working festivals and events this Summer.

Roles will commence mid to late May 2026 and we have opportunities throughout the Summer until September working some of the largest festivals in the UK, on an event by event basis. Rates from *£14.57 - £17.93 subject to experience and role (*hourly rate shown inclusive of accrued holiday pay)

Free or subsidised transport provided from Manchester to all locations.

Duties will include:

  • 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

Apply to register your interest and for more information

Interviews and inductions will be held in Manchester March and early April

Requirements

To be considered for this role you must be able to meet the following minimum requirements:

  • 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 for this role
  • Provide documentation at interview which demonstrates your eligibility to work within the UK and unrestricted right to work in the UK for a minimum period of 12 month
  • 5-year checkable work history (including school, further education and unemployment) - please note all offers are conditional on passing screening so if you are unable to provide this we will be unable to progress your application
  • Flexible to travel and stay away from home - camping will be required

Benefits

We offer weekly pay, with competitive rates, with access to plan your festival shifts via our scheduling system, pension, and holidays accrued for each hour you work, employee assistance programme, team portal, uniforms.

Compact security services is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. As a growing business we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to background, race including 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 proud to be 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 working with and 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.

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Entry-level

Salary

Salary: 30k-37k GBP

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About Compact Security Services Limited

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We are an independent Manchester-based security provider, working with organisations and events across the UK to deliver comprehensive security solutions. Our dedicated team focuses on providing honest, reliable service that prioritises safety for all stakeholders. We have achieved Carbon Neutrality and are actively advancing towards sustainable event security solutions with a commitment to reach Net Zero by 2030. Our SIA Approved Contractor status ranks us in the top 10% of companies in our sector, backed by multiple UK Gold Standard ISOs.

Our approach emphasises social value through local recruitment across UK regions, supporting community development by distributing job opportunities equitably based on postcodes. We are actively involved in initiatives like the WAVE training program for the licensed industry, the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme supporting armed forces community recruitment, and schemes such as 'Ask for Angela' and 'Attitude is Everything' for accessibility. We believe security should be about more than just protection - it should be about creating safe, inclusive environments while being accountable to the communities we serve.

Employee benefits

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Uniforms Provided

Company uniforms provided for all roles

Accrued Holiday Pay

Holiday pay accrued for each hour worked

Pension

Pension scheme available to all employees

Free Parking

Free parking available at office locations

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Alan Wallace

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