Events DS Security Officer - Edinburgh Edinburgh £13.00

Events DS Security Officer - Edinburgh

£13.00 per hour

We are looking to recruit additional Events Security Officers to join our existing Events team in Edinburgh. With a very busy year ahead, we have work across the sports and music industries, spanning the whole of the UK - so you will have the opportunity to be a part of the events you love.

We can offer you opportunities to be part of a wide range of events to suit your lifestyle, whether it’s flexible ad hoc hours whilst you study; weekend or evening work during your free time; or working 40+ hours a week, we have a wide range of shifts available.

We provide Events Security Officers at a range of different venues including sporting venues such as the home of Edinburgh Rugby and Scottish Rugby Murrayfield Stadium and football at Dunfermline Athletic F.C.  As well as live event venues such as Royal Highland Centre - hosting acts such Lewis Capaldi, The Killers, Scottish Festival of Motoring, and Terminal V Festival; the Usher Hall - with acts such as KT Tunstall, Ben Fogle, and Diversity - and outdoor events. There are events for everyone’s interests!

Our Events Security Officers provide a visible reminder that safety is our number one priority for visitors and staff, therefore you will be responsible for securing the venues, staff and visitors for our customers. 

This may include:

• Carrying out pre and post event safety checks ensuring compliance with safe working procedures

• Searching visitors upon entry to venues

• Ensuring that no prohibited or restricted items are taken into the secured zones within the venues

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

• Dealing with visitor/crowd disruptions

• Securing licensed / hospitality areas

Benefits:

• Perks at Work Scheme:access to a wide range of employee benefits which include discounts in over 20 different categories ranging from Electronics, Home Appliances, Food & Groceries, Car Buying, Travel, Fitness, and more

• WeCare: access to  personal health and wellbeing assistant available anytime for Health, Mental Health, Diel, Legal, Financial, Lifestyle advice and support

• Holiday pay

• Workplace pension scheme

• Progression, training & development opportunities

• Free travel to qualifying events outside of the region

Requirements:

• SIA Door Supervisor license required

• Previous experience in events is not essential as full training will be provided

• Must be over 18 years old

• Evening and weekend availability required

• Excellent communication skills and customer focused

If this sounds like something you want to be involved in, 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 a face to face interview, once the application has been submitted a member of our team will be in touch to get this arranged for you.

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.

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