Glastonbury Festival, SIA Security Officers
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Position Overview & Specifications
SWORD SECURITY - CARDIFF
We are looking for an enthusiastic, team orientated individuals to join Sword Security as SIA Event Security for Glastonbury Festival! This week long, iconic event will commence Monday, June 19, 2023 - Sunday, June 25, 2023. This is an on-site, camping event with guaranteed 12hr shifts per day. Transportation and meals will be provided but you will need your own camping gear.
Sword are a leading global supplier of event staffing and crowd management services across multiple locations including Cardiff, London, Dublin and Toronto. Our mission is to enable our clients to focus on their core business as our talented team members deliver exceptional safety and security services. We put our customers and delivering on their requirements at the heart of everything we do. We appreciate, invest and develop our amazing employees to bring out the best in them as they are our greatest asset.
Sword is a Recognised Service Provider proudly working with the Living Wage Foundation to promote the Real Living Wage. We believe in paying a good wage to our staff, who carry out vital work for many organisations. The hourly rate for security officers is £12.00.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside our operations team to deliver excellent customer care services
- Provide information and direction to customers
- Comply with the instructions of your manager
- Ensure compliance with the company’s policies and procedures
Requirements
- You must have a valid SIA license
- Checkable 5 year work/study history
- You must be aged 18 or older
- A positive and energetic approach to your job
- Must be willing to work as part of a team
- Ability to be on your feet for an extended period
- Excellent communication skills and a smile!
COVID-19 considerations: online interview and induction process
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Security & Protective
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Glastonbury Festival, SIA Security Officers roles across Sword Security's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Security & Protective.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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