SIA Steward

Kia Oval; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known cricket venue in London is seeking SIA Stewards for matchday operations. You'll ensure the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, monitor crowd behavior, and provide assistance. Candidates should have an SIA badge and excellent communication skills. This part-time, casual role offers £16.50 per hour, flexible working, and benefits like complimentary meals during shifts.

Benefits

£16.50 per hour excluding holiday pay

Complimentary meal and drink provided each matchday shift

Qualifications

• Candidates must be aged 18 or over.
• Full right to work in the UK is required.
• Physically fit and mobile candidates needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor crowd behaviour and communicate venue rules.
• Ensure access control measures are maintained.
• Assist with venue evacuation and provide information.

Skills

Great communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Reliable and self-motivated

Strong time-keeping skills

Enthusiastic team player

Education

Level 2 Award for Door Supervisor (SIA Badge)

NVQ Level 2 in Spectator Safety

Job description

SIA Steward – The Kia Oval, Surrey County Cricket Club

We are seeking experienced SIA Stewards to join our matchday operations team. This role is crucial to ensuring the safety, security, and enjoyment of all venue attendees. Candidates should hold an NVQ Level 2 in Spectator Safety, although training may be available for the right individuals.

Hours of Work

Casual – Part Time, flexible and dependent on the planned fixtures. Weekend and bank holiday working required. Availability is required for evening and weekend fixtures.

The Role

This is a flexible, casual role, perfect for those looking to earn extra income while gaining experience in matchday operations.

What You’ll Do

• Monitor crowd behaviour and communicate venue rules to spectators as required.
• Ensure access control measures are maintained in your designated area.
• Enforce venue rules.
• Assist with venue evacuation, directing guests, players, and officials to holding areas as instructed.
• Provide information and assistance to spectators and staff, enhancing the matchday experience.
• Deliver the brand and atmosphere of the event as briefed, reflecting the type of fixture being staged.
• Remain in your designated position until relieved by your nominated replacement.

Requirements

Essential

• Candidates must be aged 18 or over
• Full right to work in the UK
• Physically fit and mobile
• Level 2 Award for Door Supervisor (SIA Badge)
• Enthusiastic individual who can work well in a team and follow instruction
• Reliable and self‑motivated
• Strong time‑keeping skills
• Well presented at all times
• Great communication skills – both written and verbal
• Excellent customer service skills

Desirable

• Having or working towards NVQ2 in spectator safety is desired but not essential. Training may be available.

Benefits

• £16.50 per hour excluding holiday pay.
• Complimentary meal and drink provided each matchday shift.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this role. Include an example of a time when you responded effectively to an incident or ensured safety operations ran smoothly.

We will be recruiting for this role over an extended period. If you do not hear back immediately after submitting your application, please do not be concerned — all applications will be reviewed carefully and we will contact suitable candidates in due course.

Surrey County Cricket Club will ensure that all existing and potential employees receive equal consideration and is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any of the protected characteristics.

We are actively encouraging applications from a diverse range of applicants to ensure we are attracting and hiring candidates who may be underrepresented in the organisation. We particularly encourage applications from Women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds in line with our strategic vision and business priorities.

Surrey County Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children, young people, and adults at risk that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a process of vetting, including the disclosure of criminal records if required and the seeking of references. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our organisation.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom