Open vacancy. Showsec is recruiting event stewards for Wembley Stadium. This is an entry route into stadium event work — no SIA licence required for standard stewarding — with training provided before your first shift.
The stewarding contractor is almost never the club or federation staging the fixture. At Wembley, crowd management sits with Showsec (or a named subcontractor for specific events), so applying via the Wembley Park / FA careers pages usually sends you to the wrong inbox.
What the role involves
- Ticket and accreditation checks at turnstiles and bowl access points.
- Wayfinding for fans with accessibility or first-aid needs.
- Concourse and stand monitoring during the event.
- Assisting with controlled egress after the final whistle or encore.
- Reporting incidents to supervisors via radio.
Who usually gets hired
- 18+ preferred; some junior steward roles accept 16+ with restrictions — check the live advert.
- Right to work in the UK; basic DBS may be requested depending on deployment.
- Comfortable standing for long shifts and dealing with large crowds calmly.
- Available to arrive around three hours before published kick-off or doors.
Pay and shift reality
- Typical band £12.50–£13.50/hour; overtime or long-event rates can apply on concerts.
- Shifts often run 8–12 hours on major finals and stadium concerts.
- Progression to SIA-licensed door supervisor or response roles is common after a season — Showsec runs internal training routes.
Stadium Jobs tip
If you already hold an SIA Door Supervisor licence, say so on the application — you may be fast-tracked into higher-paid search-and-screen banks. If you do not, apply as a steward first; paying for an SIA course before you have shifts lined up is rarely necessary for this vacancy.
