Schedule: Various shift patterns available over the summer
Contract Type: Fixed-term until 30/09/2026
Hourly Rate: £12.71 (Entry Level) - £13.45 (depending on role & location)
FGH Group operates a holiday accrual scheme in line with the government guidelines at 12.07%
Interviews & Meet Your Manager session location: Lancaster (LA1 4XQ)
At FGH Security we pride ourselves in our core values, they guide everything we do. We are an organisation that believes in "Looking After Our Team", "Giving Something Back" and striving to "Be Great Today, Better tomorrow".
We're now recruiting Festival Safety Stewards to join our team for Summer 2026. This is your chance to be a part of unforgettable events while playing a vital role in Keeping People Safe.
You'll be working at major festivals including Bournemouth 7's, Beat Herder, Truck, Kendal Calling, Boardmasters and Shambala.
What You'll Be Doing
- Monitoring access points and site perimeter patrolling.
- Ingress control – ticket validation, accreditation checks, guest direction and queries.
- Crowd management – foot traffic direction, maintaining order, reporting anti-social behaviour, ensuring crowd safety plans are adhered to.
- Deliver approachable customer service and support.
- Monitor and report any suspicious behaviour/take appropriate action.
- Egress control.
- Reporting and recording details of irregularities, incidents, searches and patrols.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Skills & Experience:
- Great customer service skills.
- Friendly, approachable and confident engaging with the public.
- Good awareness 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.
- Keen eye for detail and the ability to spot and record issues.
Additional Requirements:
- Happy camping and able to provide the essential camping equipment.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
You maybe required to gain your L2 in Spectator Safety certificate as part of your employment, this training will be provided by FGH Training free of charge.
If your application is successful, you’ll need to complete security screening in line with BS7858:2019, along with a DBS check. If you already have a valid Standard or Enhanced DBS issued within the last 12 months, this can be used. If not, FGH Group is happy to arrange a DBS check for you. In this case, you would cover the cost of the check, and FGH Group will take care of the administration fee.