About the Role
We are recruiting Festival Security Officers to work at major festivals across the UK. This role offers a variety of shift patterns over the summer and is available for a fixed‑term contract until 30/09/2026.
* Schedule: Various shift patterns available over the summer
* Contract Type: Fixed‑term until 30/09/2026
* Hourly Rate: £13.45 (Entry Level) – £21.63 (depending on role & location)
* Holiday Accrual: 12.07% in line with government guidelines
* Interview / Meet Your Manager location: Manchester (M16 9EA)
Festivals
* Bournemouth 7's
* Beat Herder
* Truck
* Kendal Calling
* Boardmasters
* Shambala
Responsibilities
* Controlling access points and patrolling the site perimeter.
* Ingress control – ticket validation, physical body and bag searches, crowd control, refusal of guests when behaviour or suitability is not in line with event house rules/policies.
* Crowd management – foot traffic direction, escorting and ejecting guests, temporarily detaining guests prior to police handover, maintaining order, subduing anti‑social behaviour, ensuring crowd safety plans are adhered to, apprehending guests/staff suspected of committing crime.
* Deliver approachable customer service and support.
* Monitor and report any suspicious behaviour and take appropriate action.
* Egress control.
* Reporting and recording details of irregularities, incidents, searches and patrols.
* Protection of assets and prevention of losses.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
* SIA Door Supervision Licence
Skills & Experience
* Great customer service skills.
* Understanding of security risks and threats present at events and festivals.
* Confidence working in busy, high‑energy environments.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Ability to confidently de‑escalate and resolve difficult conflict situations.
* Keen eye for detail and vigilance to security risks.
Additional Requirements
* Happy camping and ability to provide essential camping equipment.
* Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
* Subject to security screening in accordance to BS7858:2019.
Benefits
* Instant access to wages – up to 50% of earned salary before payday.
* Latest software for shift scheduling, team communications and documents.
* Discounts in high‑street retailers, gyms and more.
* Access to a wide range of training courses, qualifications and progression opportunities.
* Varied deployments across multiple industry sectors.
* ACS Accredited.
* MIND Employer.
* Real Living Wage Employer.
EEO Statement
FGH Security is committed to the fair treatment of its team members, potential team members and users of our services, regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, responsibilities for dependants, age, physical/mental disability or offending background.
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