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Event & Match-day SIA DS Security Officer - Manchester

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Overview of the role

As a professionally trained Security Officer for G4S, you could be a member of the security team responsible for securing premises, such as building sites, courts, shops, warehouses, banks and factories as well as ports and airports. You would be conducting foot or vehicle patrols, controlling access at points of entry, securing equipment and people, responding to emergency situations, monitoring CCTV and surveillance equipment and helping to identify and prevent criminal activity.

What else could you be doing?

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Event & Match-day SIA DS Security Officer - Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job ID: 7832
Job category: Security Services
Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Date posted: 01/02/2026
Closing date: 31/03/2026


Events and Matchday SIA DS Security Officer

Please note that you must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor (DS) Licence to be eligible for this role.

£13.75 per hour

We are looking to recruit additional Events & Matchday SIA Licensed Door Supervisors to join our team, working at football, rugby, and cricket matches, as well as theatres, conferences, and concerts across the region.

Manchester is a key location for G4S Events. Not only could you be working at either of the two Premier League football clubs in the city or at a high-profile cricket ground and event venues, but you could also have the opportunity to be part of major music and sporting events across the region. If you're open to travel, there are even opportunities to work at some of the biggest events across the UK.

You will need to be available on match days, which may include evenings and weekends. The broader G4S Events business also offers opportunities to suit your lifestyle—whether that’s flexible ad hoc hours or working 40+ hours per week, we have a wide range of shifts available.

Our Event and Matchday Security Officers provide a visible reminder that safety is our number one priority for visitors and staff. This means you could be working indoors or outdoors, on your feet, showing people where to go, checking tickets at entry points, monitoring crowds, and managing car parking facilities. Wherever you are, you’ll be the fun, helpful, and friendly face representing G4S Events.

As an Events SIA Security Officer, you will be responsible for securing venues, staff, and visitors for our customers. This may include:

  • Carrying out pre- and post-event safety checks to ensure compliance with safe working procedures

  • Searching visitors on entry to venues

  • Ensuring that no prohibited or restricted items are taken into secured areas

  • Monitoring visitor and crowd movements and behaviour to identify potential issues or incidents and taking action as necessary

  • Dealing with visitor or crowd disruptions

  • Securing licensed and hospitality areas

Benefits:

  • Perks at Work Scheme – access to a wide range of employee benefits, including discounts across 20+ categories such as electronics, home appliances, food and groceries, car buying, travel, fitness, and more

  • WeCare – a full range of virtual health and wellbeing services offering you and your family 24/7 access to experts, including medical, dental, and financial services

  • Holiday pay

  • Company pension

  • Training opportunities

  • Free travel to qualifying events outside the region

You must hold a valid SIA Door Supervisor licence. If you do not currently hold this licence, you may still be considered for a Customer Service Steward role—please see our other opportunities on the website.

If this sounds like something you would like to be involved in, simply complete the online application form.

Our recruitment and selection process includes a short face-to-face interview with a member of our friendly recruitment team.


You will just need to complete the following application form and one of our Recruiters will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Our recruitment and selection process will include an interview and screening to BS7858 standards.

Given the nature of the industry, we do need to ask some questions for security and compliance purposes, but don’t worry - you will only need to complete them once.

In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In Europe, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 46,500 employees to support our local communities and customers.  We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com.

*Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors

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Success Profile

It takes someone special to be Event & Match-day SIA DS Security Officer - Manchester. Here are some of the qualities we're looking for in our team members:

  • Honesty & Integrity
  • Strong communication skills
  • Customer orientated
  • Teamwork
  • Caring
  • Reliable

Hear from one of our security guards

I love the variety and challenge that comes with working in Security at G4S. Every day is different, and I'm constantly learning new skills. The company provides excellent training and support, and I feel like my contributions are valued. I'm proud to be part of a team that is dedicated to keeping people and property safe.

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Career Path

Our Security Officer positions offer candidates a range of things to support the personal and professional development of our teams. There are countless examples of individuals who began their career on the front line and today hold management positions, including in our senior leadership teams.

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Rewards and benefits

Our benefits vary from country to country and role to role and are designed to ensure our staff have access to the things they need to thrive both in and out of work. This includes on-the-job training, career paths to management and a range of benefits depending on locations around the world.

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Training & Development

We continually invest in the training and development of our employees so that they can reach their full potential.

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Flexibility

With a range of job types, whether it’s shift work, part or full time employment there is flexibility to suit your needs.

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