Job Introduction
Event Security Officer - Manchester Central Convention Complex
You will be working for our client at their world class venue, the Manchester Central Convention Complex. We are seeking high calibre personnel who will set the standard of a 5-star service to our client, staff and stakeholders of the venue. Candidates will actively demonstrate the core values of Carlisle and Manchester Central’s partnership to truly provide an experience, like no other. This can only be achieved through our team's dedication and commitment to provide world class customer service, each and every event.
Manchester Central's flexible spaces provide the perfect platform for events of all shapes, sizes and formats; from team conferences and training seminars to business expos, sporting events and gala dinners.
Carlisle Events is a leading supplier of staffing solutions; and have been providing Stewarding, Security and Event Operations to some of the UK's premier entertainment and sporting venues for more than thirty years. We are seeking well-presented, articulate, reliable SIA licensed Security Professionals to work with us to deliver an exceptional service and safe environment at this leading venue.
Job Overview
As part of our Events team you will play a key part in enhancing the customer experience for event days at our clients’ prestigious venue. Our event staff work hard providing a visible reminder that safety is our number one priority for visitors and staff, all whilst maintaining extremely high levels of customer service. You will have the opportunity to work at the wide variety of events held in this impressively transformed 10,000 square feet old railway station building throughout the year - events at Manchester Central Convention Complex take place seven days a week, meaning we are able to offer a variety of early, daytime and late shifts at varying lengths.as well as other opportunities across the region, including other Events’ venues such as Exhibition Centre Liverpool, Anfield Stadium, Headingley Stadium, John Smiths Stadium, M&S Bank Arena and other Security clients’ such as Tesco, MAPP, Northern, Metrolink, WYCA, Transpennine Express and more!
Developing exceptional people is at the heart of everything we do. Our team members are empowered, supported, incentivised and offered clear career paths to help them reach their full potential. As a result, they benefit from a fulfilling career and achieve optimal job satisfaction. We are able to offer excellent progression opportunities with Team Leader and Supervisory roles here on site, as well as a range of other opportunities across our Events' portfolio. This is backed up by support from our in-house Learning and Development team who offer a variety of funded training courses and development opportunities on-site.
Requirements
As an Event Security Officer you will be helping in all manner of ways including, but not limited to:
- Provide general guidance to the public and monitoring crowds
- Conducting searching upon ingress, using both physical techniques and utilizing our client's access control screening technology.
- Supporting the venue adhere to its licensing conditions
- Monitoring live event spaces, patrolling and controlling access into certain areas
The Ideal Candidate...
- ... is flexible and reliable
- ... possess a valid SIA license, Door Supervisor-level minimum
- ... has excellent communication skills and an aptitude for working with the public
- ... has a friendly, approachable and professional manner
- ... has previous experience in stewarding, security or customer care
- ... is willing to undertake our in-house training programmes
- ... is based in the Manchester area
Benefits
- A competitive hourly rate, paid monthly.
- Discounted Health & Wellbeing Plans.
- Access to Wagestream - financial flexibility to instantly access your wages before pay day.
- Free on-site parking
- Carlisle Rewards - discounts, rewards, benefits and vouchers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Refer-a-Friend scheme - with unlimited referrals
- Staff events and social functions
- Full induction, ongoing training, and genuine career development
- Exclusive discounts at local bars and restaurants
About Us
Join a growing market-leading brand of support services to work with the UK’s largest brands such as Tottenham Hotspur, Jaguar Land Rover, Tesco, BBC, Manchester Central, and many more.
Carlisle currently employees over 5,000 dedicated and enthusiastic staff members to deliver events, security cleaning, and retail facilities support services across the UK’s most renowned sites and critical infrastructure.
Our market leading approach to self-delivery without the use of sub-contractors opens up numerous work opportunities for staff members across the entire organisations, allowing them to explore different roles and sectors. The past year has seen an impressive 58% of newly created salaried roles fulfilled by internal candidates, facilitating unrivalled progression and career growth.
Apply today to find out more and embark on an exciting career journey filled with unrivalled recognition schemes and progression opportunities aimed at helping you achieve your true potential.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Carlisle, we are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of employment, recruitment and selection, training, development, and promotion. In all situations people will be judged solely on merit or ability.
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