17th September 2021
Are you wondering how to get security for your event? As a specialist company that works in this security area, we have you covered with everything you need to know about event security. We serve commercial customers across the UK with a range of security services, and there is no service more excellent than event security.
No matter the size or nature of your event, security is a vital consideration. Without it, you risk the health and safety of your staff and customers and put yourself in a position where you can be sued. The consequences of neglecting security are far too damaging to avoid.
This article will explain why events require security and how you can get security for your upcoming event.
All sorts of events require security, including concerts, festivals, conferences, and fairs. There are many reasons you may need security, such as keeping guests and safe staff and preventing damage to the venue. Adequate security will also reduce your liability should an incident occur. Otherwise, you may face hefty punishment such as a fine along with negative PR. The security presence can depend on the size and the time of the event. For instance, people are more intoxicated and rowdy at night, so you would need a larger and more robust response than during the day. Regardless, you should expect that with large crowds, there will always be opportunities for things to go awry.
Security personnel are there to assess potential security concerts and mitigate the level of risk before and during the event. They will handle various security elements so that you don’t have to, including crowd and traffic management, VIP protection, medical assistance, and environmental hazards, to name just a few. Their presence will ensure that people behave and they will turn away anyone who has bad intentions or is carrying a banned item.
Risks at events often include disruptive guests, criminal activity, fire hazards, and overcrowding. In recent years, the threat of terrorism has also increased. The risk is present whether you have ten guests or 100,000. You are effectively the host, and a disastrous incident that happens to one person would be your responsibility. Ultimately, you are best protected when full-time experts are in place to manage these risks.
With so much at stake, you can’t sacrifice the quality of security to save a bit of money. This approach is guaranteed to backfire in the long run! You should see security as an investment in people’s safety and ensuring a successful event. But with that said, it’s entirely possible to find the right balance between quality and cost.
The security industry is regulated by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). The SIA is a UK independent government body responsible for regulating the private security sector in the country. The organisation manages the compulsory licensing of people undertaking private security roles along with operating the Approved Contractor Scheme. The SIA’s main purpose is to make sure that a security team and its employees carry out their duties to an acceptable standard, preventing misuse of power and other incidents that could arise when engaging with the public. The regulator ensures that personnel are fully trained, qualified and aware of industry best practices.
Security personnel working in the industry must hold an SIA license if their activities meet certain criteria as outlined by the Private Security Industry Act 2001. Failure to do so while conducting licensable conduct, such as door supervision, is a criminal offence that comes with imprisonment and a fine. Other roles that typically require an SIA license include key holding, cash in transit, close protection, and security guarding. The Approved Contractor Scheme is a voluntary quality assurance scheme that assesses firms based on an array of independently established factors. While an ACS accreditation is not a requirement to operate a security company, it demonstrates the company’s ability to achieve a certain level of quality.
When choosing security guards to represent your business, you can either recruit in-house staff or hire a security company. In-house guards do not require an SIA license if their duties do not involve working with licensed premises. It is highly recommended that you opt for a specialist security company. The company will have all the experience and skills needed to provide effective security services that follow the law and industry guidelines. Hiring guards with an SIA licence is highly beneficial. The license ensures that individuals are trained for their role, are eligible to work in the UK, and don’t have any previous criminal convictions that would interfere with their ability to work in a security position.
Now that you know why event security is so important, it’s time to answer the essential question – how can you get security for your event? You can choose to recruit your own personnel, but this likely isn’t a suitable option for most event planners unless events are regular. The ideal solution is to hire a security company that is qualified and insured, protecting your company against legal complaints. They will know the ins and outs of keeping people safe and preparing for unexpected situations.
To get the services of a security company, you should do thorough research. Find a company that boasts a strong reputation and is experienced in your type of event. Look at online reviews and their previous work to gauge how successful they have been. We have a page for Case Studies that highlight our success in working on a variety of events.
Before making a decision, always talk to the company in detail. At Stage Security, we are more than happy to pick up the phone and explain how we can help you. It’s in the best interests of both of us to find a solution that fits all parties.
We recommend that you hire a bespoke solution. Why pay for something that you don’t need? We don’t believe in advertising fixed packages with set prices because every situation is different. We will always listen to your requirements and provide a solution that fits. We believe in working at a reasonable price without sacrificing quality.
Once you are happy with what we have offered, we will sign the official documents to confirm our work. We will then get started by carrying out an event security audit, making sure our team is prepared and identifying areas of improvement before the event. During the planning process, we will liaise with you, local authorities and emergency services to make sure the event runs as smoothly and safely as possible.
To get started, request a quote from us today. We will listen to what you need and provide a solution tailored to your specification, all without requiring a commitment. We’re confident that you will be happy with how we can help you. It’s never been as easy to get security for your event.
What our clients say about us
As a leading regional 24/7 security provider, we ensure every member of our team is fully SIA-licensed, highly trained, and prepared to deliver the highest standards of protection. Our commitment to robust quality processes ensures our clients benefit from consistent, reliable, and professional service at all times.
As a local security company, we take pride in offering a personalised approach backed by industry-leading standards. We work closely with each client to understand their needs, ensuring our solutions are tailored, effective, and delivered with care.
Our reliability, integrity, and meticulous planning make us one of the region’s most trusted security providers, being well-equipped to meet your requirements and safeguard your business and assets.
"Stage took the time to understand our business requirements and plans for growth. It was clear that they were the best security provider to partner with our business as we looked to expand in the UK and region of Suffolk. The services Stage has delivered to our business since the start of 2022 have helped ensure our site, staff and property is always protected."
— Sheng Li, FDS Corporation
"We have used Stage security since the beginning of 2022 and have found them to be personable and responsive to our questions and needs regarding a broad range of events. Offering appropriate security personnel to suit each event is key to us, and the team at Stage have always delivered."
— Jonathan Senior, Wherstead Park
"We have been working with Stage Security for a few years now and have always found their service to be very reliable and professional. We would certainly recommend them to other clients."
— Josie Stone, Beyond the Box Student
"The guys were amazing! Super friendly, fully capable, and highly visual. They took onboard our specific instructions, and we're nice to all that attended. Everyone at the event was very complimentary of the guys. I've recommended stage to several people based on this experience already."
— Councillor Ruman Muhith, Ipswich Borough Council
"We are very pleased with the level of service provided and look forward to continuing our partnership with them moving forward."
— Elmstead Place, Yugo
"Stage Security has been an invaluable partner in safeguarding our Ipswich office. Their professionalism and prompt response times consistently reassure us and allow us to focus on our core operations. Since partnering with Stage, we’ve seen a marked improvement in service quality and reliability. We confidently recommend them as a trusted, first-choice security provider."
— Birketts LLP
"I wanted to pass on a compliment for the security team working at the Regent on the 27th Feb: Another amazing security team- Allen, Kelly and Keira. They were proactive at the start helping to hand out wristbands to customers and putting smiles on people’s faces. Great customer service!"
— House Manager, Ipswich Regent Theatre
"Thank you to your two guys who were patrolling Christchurch Park today. They were very friendly and approachable. They took time to speak to the young people who were enjoying being in the park. As a parent it is very reassuring that they are in the park, and if there is any problems people know that they can approach them and they are there to help!"
— Lisa Cooper
"May I take this opportunity to say thank you, it has been a pleasure dealing with you and the company. Also, we all wanted to pass on our personal thanks to David who was such a nice person and he did such a good job giving us such peace of mind (and a much needed break every night after such long days!)."
— Katrina Robertson, Whitton Parish
"Kieran was the best front-of-house SIA security staff member we have worked with for years. He was attentive in what was going on, helpful and approachable with the customers. The little jobs I often have to remind staff to do just happened without prompt, he wasn't in a rush to leave for his later job, and he wasn't constantly on his phone in front of the customers."
— Shaun Whymark, Ipswich Regent Theatre
"I would like to thank Adam Howes and his team for their work and support at Suffolk Pride 2019. They brought their professional expertise and clear understanding of our needs to our event. They understood and delivered our objectives for the day in a proficient and skilled manner whilst carrying out their role."
— Suffolk Pride
"Thank you and to your team so much for Wednesday. You really were superstars and I can’t thank you enough for all your help and support. From the word 'go' you were all so professional and just got on doing what you do best."
— Sarah Shinnie, Suffolk District Council
"A very big thank you to you and your staff for a successful event (Stowmarket Christmas Fayre) that was held yesterday (28th Nov 2021). Your staff were exemplary, actively engaging with members of the public, reinforcing the road closure and also alerting myself and other Town Council staff to potential issues of concern. Thank you once again."
— Michael Marriott, Stowmarket Town Council
"I wanted to say a big thank you and well done to the security who worked here last night, especially Steph and Karl. We had a first aid incident which involved a lady fainting. Steph was very quickly on the scene and took a lot of control of what was happening."
— Mark Wright, Operations Manager, The Apex
"I wanted to write to say how brilliant your two security guards were at the school ball. They were the best we have had. They were friendly and professional, worked the whole time and were very observant with regards to the behaviour of our students; they were proactive about stepping in when required."
— Mrs Isobel Tyndale-Brown, Woodbridge School
"We held a music festival at our Holiday Park for over 3000 people, guests and owners. Hiring Stage Security was a simple process, from start to finish with professional care and regular communication throughout the whole preparation time before the event."
— Kelly Evans, The Orchards Holiday Village
