Retail Security Officer
Full Time
Event Stewards
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Security
Posted 4 weeks ago
Trained crowd-management staff at large public events — unlicensed by design, briefed in detail, and central to safe event delivery.
The role
Event Stewards manage crowds at large public events — sporting fixtures, festivals, public assemblies, ceremonial events, and concerts. The role is intentionally distinct from licensed security: stewards do not require an SIA licence because they do not intervene physically or eject. They direct, inform, support evacuation, and act as the eyes and ears of the security operation. Stewards make up the largest workforce at most major events for good reason — well-briefed stewards prevent the incidents that licensed officers would otherwise have to manage.
Who it suits
The role suits friendly, composed workers who are physically able to stand and walk for long shifts. It is well-suited to those starting out in event work, and to experienced stewards working a steady portfolio of venues. Stewarding is also a recognised route into licensed security — many SIA officers begin their careers here.
A typical shift
Six to twelve hours depending on the event. The shift begins with the worker arriving uniform-ready and taking a detailed briefing on the event, the venue, the assigned zone, the supervisor, and the evacuation plan. Crowd direction and information work runs through arrivals, with ongoing presence and observation during the event, and evacuation support at end-of-event. Logs and incident reports follow any reportable event.
Requirements & expectations
- Level 2 Spectator Safety qualification preferred or equivalent training
- Right to work in the UK
- Comfortable on their feet for long shifts
- Composed with large crowds and confident giving directions
- Friendly, customer-facing manner — stewards are part of the guest experience
- Stewards do not require an SIA licence — the role is intentionally non-licensed
- Reliability — stewarding numbers are planned in advance
Skills you’ll gain
- Crowd dynamics, evacuation procedures, and event flow
- Familiarity with leading event venues
- A foundation for SIA training and licensed security work
- A path into Steward Supervisor, Event Lead, and licensed event security roles
Where you could work
Conifer staffs Event Stewards across sporting fixtures, ceremonial events, public assemblies, and large-scale corporate events. Workers are briefed in detail before each event — zone, supervisor, evacuation plan, and the standards expected by the client.
About Conifer
Conifer isn't another agency. We're the partner businesses call when reliability matters, when fit matters, and when "good enough" isn't good enough. We look after our people, take care of the compliance behind the scenes, and pick up the phone when you need us — every shift, every site, every time.
