Event Security That Keeps Guests Safe & Your Reputation Intact
Hire trained, SIA-licensed event security guards to protect your venue, manage crowds, and stop issues before they escalate. Trusted by organisers across London, Manchester, Edinburgh and beyond.
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Event Security
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We Make Securing Your Event Simple
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We’ll speak with you or visit the venue to understand your event, your crowd, and your risks. This helps us plan for access control, safety, and guest management. No obligation.
Get a Clear Security Plan
You’ll get a simple, costed plan that covers everything. From SIA-licensed event guards to crowd control and entry checks. All based on your venue, guest numbers, and needs.
Keep Your Event Safe
Your security team will be in place when the event begins. We stay alert, support your staff, and help your event run smoothly from start to finish.
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What Event Security Services Do We Offer?
We provide reliable, SIA-licensed event security services for all types of events across the UK.
Corporate Events
Business & Conferences
Professional security for conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, and business launches. Trained guards for access control, VIP escort, and guest screening.
Private Party Security
Invite Only Events
Discreet but firm security for private events, including birthdays, weddings, and celebrity functions. Manage guest lists and prevent gatecrashers.
Festival & Concerts
Large Public Events
Experienced teams for outdoor festivals, concerts, and sports events. Includes crowd control, bag checks, and perimeter patrols.
Venue Security
Door & Access
Static and roaming guards for venue entrances, backstage areas, and sensitive zones. Trained in conflict management and incident reporting.
Smart, Safe, Seamless Event Security
Experienced Teams | Flexible Coverage | Nationwide Availability
Discreet Control, Clear Authority
Ideal for: Corporate Events, Awards Nights, VIP Launches
On-Point Crowd Management
Ideal for: Concerts, Festivals, Community Events
Respectful, Professional Staff
We hire SIA-licensed guards with conflict management training who are approachable, alert, and customer aware.
Why Choose Double Check Security for Your Event Security Needs?
What Are The Key Benefits of Our Event Security Service?
Safety and Crowd Management
Our Security guards keep your event safe by managing crowds and spotting risks early. They help maintain order, ease tensions, and create a secure space for everyone to enjoy the event.
Quick Response In Emergencies
Having our security on-site means fast action in an emergency. Guards are trained to handle medical issues, fires, and other urgent situations. They can provide first aid, manage evacuations, and work with emergency teams to keep everyone safe.
Protection Against Theft
Events often attract theft or vandalism, but our security guards help protect valuable items and personal belongings. By keeping an eye on access points and monitoring the area, guards prevent potential problems, allowing guests to relax.
Conflict Resolution and Friendly Support
Our guards not only keep the peace but also support guests by answering questions and giving directions. Their ability to handle disputes calmly and provide guidance adds to a positive event experience.
Peace of mind for your store
Professional Retail Security That Works
See how Double Check Security supports events across the UK from corporate launches and weddings to concerts and public festivals. Smart appearance, calm control, and fully licensed professionals, ready when and where you need them.
Full UK Wide Event Security Teams
SIA Approved Security
First Aid Trained Staff
Bespoke Security For Your Event
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Protecting the UK’s Most Important Events
Join Us If You Care About Safety and Reputation
What Makes Us Different From Other Event Security Providers?
Trained Event Security Guards
Our SIA-licensed officers are trained for real event scenarios. They manage access, spot risks early, and handle situations calmly while keeping guests safe and events running on time.
Custom Plans For Every Event Type
We build each security plan around your event’s layout, guest list, timings, and risk level. From private parties to large public festivals, we match the right guards to the right roles.
Reliable Support Before & During The Event
We stay available from the first call to the final guest leaving. Our managers respond quickly and make sure you are never left waiting for updates or chasing information.
A Professional Look That Builds Trust
Our officers are smart, alert, and always presentable. Whether in suits or high-visibility uniforms, they represent your event with care and control from start to finish.
What Can Our Event Security Service Do For you?
What Duties Can Our Event Security Guards Do?
When you hire Double Check Security your are hiring the best event security service in the UK. Here are the top ten duties we perform for our clients around the clock.
Top Ten Event Security Duties We Perform
1. Managing Crowd Safety
One of the most important tasks, especially at larger events, is for us to manage the flow of people and safety of the event. Our security guards prevent overcrowding, monitor for disturbances, and maintain safe entry and exit paths to ensure attendees feel secure without bottlenecks or hazards.
2. Access Control and Security Screening
We monitor entry points and conduct bag checks or ID verifications are essential for controlling who enters the venue. This duty involves spotting any unauthorised items or potential threats early, reducing risks before individuals gain access to the event.
3. Respond To Emergencies and Incidents
Our Event security guards are the first responders in emergencies, from medical situations to security breaches. Their responsibilities include managing incidents, assisting with evacuations, and coordinating with local emergency services to maintain safety when it’s needed most.
4. Surveillance and Environmental Monitoring
we continuously monitor either through patrols or CCTV, it helps us detect suspicious behaviour and maintain situational awareness. Our vigilance ensures that security guards can respond promptly to any emerging issues within the venue
5. Provide a Memorable Experience and Customer Service
While we ensure security is the main goal, our guards also serve as a point of contact for guests seeking assistance. We provide directions, answering questions, and offering a friendly presence contribute to a positive event experience.
6. Recording of Events
We record events throughout the event in the daily occurrence book for future review and improvement modelling.
7. Asset and Property Protection
The security team for events safeguard valuable equipment and assets, particularly at events with high-value items or equipment on display. Their role helps prevent theft or damage, securing the event’s resources as well as guests’ personal property.
8. Monitoring CCTV
We watch onsite CCTV for tresspass and crime so we can respond in person and stop it in its tracks.
9. Provide Customer Service
We will meet and greet staff and visitors putting a face and personality to the door fo your event in order to set the perfect tone.
10. Continuously Assess Risks
Our guards duty at events is to intervene and manage conflict to prevent escalation in a calm and profesisonal manner to keep the event enjoyable for all.
Our corporate security services, deliver SIA licenced and DBS checked professionals who excel in customer service, crime deterrence and risk management. Our guards are highly trained to ensure the safety of your assets, employees, and visitors while upholding a professional, welcoming environment. Here are the top ten duties we perform 24/7.
What Sectors Do We Provide Event Security Guarding To?
We Provide Event Security To These Sectors
Corporate Event
For corporate gatherings, such as conferences and executive meetings, we manage access, screen guests, and provide VIP protection. Our guards ensure a controlled, secure environment by verifying credentials and monitoring entry points.
Concerts and Festivals
Large events like concerts demand intense crowd control, emergency response, and specialised security for restricted areas. Our teams coordinate entry screening, manage crowd flow, and ensure swift response to any disruptions.
Sporting Events
At sports venues, our security staff controls traffic and parking, manages entry and exits, and coordinates with medical teams for emergencies. Security guards are placed strategically to handle large crowds, prevent unauthorised access.
Trade Shows and Exhibitions
Security at exhibitions focuses on asset protection and organized crowd movement. Our guards control access, monitor for theft, and assist attendees, ensuring a professional atmosphere supporting a successful event.
Film and TV Production
Large productions often require event security to manage filming locations, especially when shooting in public or remote areas. Security guards help maintain restricted access, protecting high-value equipment and ensuring that production remains uninterrupted.
Private Events
For weddings or private events, security guards handle access control, prevent uninvited guests from entering, and manage any potential conflicts. Their presence ensures that guests feel safe, and the hosts can enjoy their celebration without worrying about disruptions.
Retail Event
We often support new store launches and in-store events throughout the UK. We provide VIP protection during events and asset protection as well as customer service and guest experience services for event go’ers. All SIA licenced for a memorable experience.
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What Is Our Recruitment, Training And Retention Strategy?
How Do We Recruit, Train and Retain The Best Event Security Officers?
BS7858-Compliant Screening for Trustworthy Security
To ensure the highest standards of trust and safety, we adhere to the BS7858 standard for all security personnel. This process includes identity verification, criminal record checks, and a five-year employment history review, ensuring each guard’s integrity and reliability. Financial checks are also part of the screening, offering additional reassurance for roles involving high-value assets or sensitive areas.
Tailored Placement to Fit Client Needs
We match our guards to specific event sectors—such as retail, corporate or private—based on the operational requirements and individual guard strengths. This approach enhances efficiency and ensures that each guard is both qualified and suited to the environment they serve.
Managed and Monitored Event Security
Our guards are trained and vetted to the government standard as designated by the Security Industry Authority. Our services meet BS7499 standards which are best practices for managing event security. This standard specifies methods for incident handling, emergency procedures, and maintaining a professional presence in-store, ensuring guards are prepared for various scenarios in a corporate environment.
Training and Retention of Our Corporate Security Officers.
Our commitment to training doesn’t end with selection; it extends through the career of each officer to ensure continuous improvement and adaptability.
What Event Security Training do Our Team have?
Our event security training programs equip personnel with essential skills for managing large gatherings safely and professionally. Training includes crowd control, conflict resolution, emergency response, and first aid to handle medical issues or evacuations smoothly. Communication skills and radio protocol training ensure clear and swift information sharing among teams during incidents. Additionally, guards receive SIA licensing and training for tasks specific to event security, such as entry screening, CCTV monitoring, and access control.
How do we keep our staff for longer?
Retention is key to building a stable, experienced team. We emphasise a supportive work culture, providing ongoing opportunities for growth and development. This approach, aligned with standards like BS8406, helps maintain high morale and ensures our clients benefit from guards who are committed and familiar with their role, ultimately delivering a consistent level of security.
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What Technology do we use for our Event security clients?
How Does Our Technology Enhance Event Security?
Communication Networks
Comm Technology
Real-Time Comms
Our Secure, real-time communications use encrypted radios and earpieces to maintain seamless coordination within the protection team, which is essential during high-pressure scenarios or events with large crowds.
Online Incident Reporting
Real-Time Reports
Online Incident Reporting
Our mobile-based incident reporting tool streamlines how incidents are logged and addressed. Managers receive updates in real-time, creating a smoother workflow and ensuring any issues are resolved efficiently.
Roster Management Software
Real-Time Reports
Staff Management Software
With Timegate, we ensure every guard is at the right place, on time, and ready to go. This precise scheduling means stores are consistently covered, providing reliable, uninterrupted security that’s visible to staff and customers alike.
Digital Tracking Technology
Invoicing accuracy
Digital Tracking Technology
Timegate records shift patterns and attendance automatically, so there’s complete transparency about each guard’s schedule and patrols. This digital record lets managers view staffing and performance metrics easily, ensuring high standards and accountability.
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Revenue Contribution
The UK events industry, which includes event security, significantly contributes to the economy. By 2032, the industry is expected to reach approximately £139.9 billion, demonstrating substantial growth and the big role of security in this sector (Allied Market Research).
Employment In Security
Employment in Security Services: As of 2023, the security services industry in the UK employed around 161,000 security guards. This includes those working in event security, highlighting the importance of security personnel in maintaining safe environments at events
Incidents Managed
The UK events industry handles a significant number of incidents annually, with the financial impact of cancellations due to security breaches or other issues exceeding £1.1 billion in 2020. This emphasizes the importance of effective security measures to prevent financial losses and ensure event continuity
Security Concerns
Approximately 85% of event planners in the UK consider robust security measures to be essential for the success of their events. This statistic reflects the high priority placed on security by professionals in the industry.
What Accreditations and Certifications Does Double Check Security Have?
We Are a Government Approved SIA Contractor
How We Make Events Safer
Guest Safety
When trained, SIA-licensed guards are present, guests feel secure and relaxed. That leads to better experiences, smoother events, and stronger feedback for organisers.
Presence Without Disruption
We stay calm, discreet, and in control. Our security blends in with your team while staying ready to act if needed, letting your event flow without stress.
Attentive, Adaptable Teamwork
Our guards work closely with your staff, adjust to last-minute changes, and remain alert throughout the event. Whether indoors or outdoors, we keep things covered.
Security That Matches Your Event
We tailor each plan to your venue, guest list, risk level, and schedule. From private functions to large-scale festivals, we provide the right support in the right places.
Are you worried about the safety and success of your events?
At Double Check Security, we understand the value of a motivated team. We celebrate our door supervisors’ achievements, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere that increases engagement and retention. This approach not only enhances productivity but also fosters a positive work environment.
Let Double Check Security help your business flourish with a happier, more committed security team.
#1 in event security services
Our commitment to thorough training and support boosts the efficiency and reliability of our security personnel—key to the success of your event.
Event Specific Training & Development
We provide ongoing training and development for our security team, ensuring they are equipped to handle any scenario and feel valued in their roles.
Duty of care and employee wellbeing
Our supportive approach helps our guards feel connected and appreciated, fostering loyalty and a strong team spirit.
We Currently Do Not Have Any Event Security Vacancies
We will advertise on the website and on indeed when event security jobs become available.
What Are Our Positive Difference As a Event Security Provider?
What Sets Us Apart From Other Event Security Companies?
Customised Security for Events
Why choose us? We know every event is unique. Our team creates tailored security plans to suit your specific event type, size, and risk level, from festivals to corporate gatherings. This approach ensures security is effective and feels right for the event atmosphere.
Experienced SIA Teams
Why rely on us? Our team includes professionals with military and specialised security experience, bringing skills in crowd management, situational awareness, and emergency handling. This unique expertise provides an extra level of readiness and precision you can trust.
H&S Compliant
Why trust us? As an ISO 9001 and SafeContractor-certified provider, we prioritise safety and compliance. Our commitment to top health and safety standards means clients can have confidence in our reliable, compliant, and secure event coverage.
Professional Presence
Why engage with us? Our security staff deliver effective coverage without disrupting the event. This blend of visibility and discretion sets us apart, creating a safe environment where guests feel comfortable and free to enjoy themselves.
Where Do We Provide Event Security Services?
We provide the best event security across the UK from London to major cities and local towns. Wherever your store is, we’ve got you covered.
Our Coverage Includes:
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Greater London & the South East
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North West (Manchester, Liverpool & more)
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Midlands, Wales, and Northern England
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Scotland & Northern Ireland
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Custom national rollouts on request
Remote Consultations Available
Can’t meet in person? We offer fast remote assessments to get your store protected quickly without delay.
Most Frequently asked Event Security Questions
Actionable Resources For Events
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Different Types of Security Guards: Which One Does Your Business Need?
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Why Are Criminal Record Checks Mandatory for SIA Licensing?
Concerned your security staff may have a criminal record? Learn how criminal record checks are conducted by the SIA & how they protect businesses.
How Long Does an SIA Licence Last and Why Should You Care?
Is an SIA licence about to expire? Hiring unlicensed security staff could cost you fines & your brand reputation. Find out how long SIA licence’s last.
What are the 5 different SIA licences?
Learn the five main SIA licences your business needs to stay compliant & protect assets. Hiring unlicensed security staff can result in legal penalties.
SIA Licence Display Rules to Avoid Fines
Is your security team displaying their SIA licences correctly? Discover the rules & avoid costly fines with this guide for business owners & managers.
What Is The Role of The SIA?
What is the role of the SIA? Are your security measures legally compliant? Ensure your business is protected and don’t risk fines or breaches.
What Is An SIA License?
Does your security service meet your legal obligations as a business? Ensure your compliance & protect your reputation with SIA licensed security.
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Tailored Event Security Solutions
We customise our event security services to fit the unique needs of your event, whether it’s a corporate gathering, festival, or private celebration. Our SIA-licensed officers are trained in crowd management, emergency response, and more, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
Trust Double Check Security to provide the best in event security, helping your events succeed with a happier, more committed security team.
We offer a free no obligation introductory appointment with you at a time and place of your choosing. Just give us a call or drop us a message and we will be there for you.
What Other Security Services Do We Provide?
What Are The Services of Our Security Company?
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Retail Security Services
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Bodyguard Services
Close Protection Services
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Pen Test Services
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Corporate Security Company
Corporate Security Services
Need to secure your business and protect your team? See our SIA corporate security solutions to safeguard your workplace today.
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Event Guarding Services
Hosting an event? Keep guests safe with professional SIA accreditted event security solutions and ensure a smooth event.
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Manned Security Services
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