Event Security

Co-ordinated event security for venues of all sizes with bespoke services to impeccable standards

Our Event Security Clients

If you’re looking for a premium quality all round well managed service please consider us or take a look at our full work history document to find out more about our licensed Event Security services.

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Our Match Day and Event Services:

> Stewarding

> Bag Search

> Turnstiles

> Queue Management

> Crowd Management

> Incident Response Teams

> Customer Service Support

> Site Visits Recommendations and Advice

> Event Control / Logging

> Risk Assessment

> Event Safety Management Plans

> Event Planning

> Safety and Security Briefing

> Ingress and Egress Control

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Co-ordinated Event Security for Venues of all Sizes

We can handle as much or as little as you want; our teams have a combined eighty years experience.

Our team love to create safe and enjoyable experiences for everyone! Safety is one of our key company beliefs, we work alongside clients, agencies and local authorities to ensure we meet all health and safety obligations.

Every public or private event presents a unique challenge and Capricorn’s Event Management team recognise this. All events that we co-ordinate whether it be a large-scale music concert, or small private function are afforded the same level of attention and planning. The Capricorn event security team can provide quality Events Security in Manchester and the North-West.

The Capricorn team can provide a full management plan of your event, including areas such as; crowd dynamics; flow rates; suggested stewarding levels; capacity planning as well as a full risk assessment. This document would be made available to all agencies, ensuring all Health and Safety and Legal requirements are met.

As our customer, we will keep you informed every step of the way, to ensure everything is aligned to your expectations and budget.

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Duty of Care

At Capricorn we possess a clear understanding of duty of care and all our staff are always well presented, articulate and fully briefed to handle any incidents or situations that may arise. You are also guaranteed a loyal, professional service, handled and delivered to the highest standard.

Our staff are also aware that they are representing the Event Organisers and may be the first and often only point of contact that your guests and clients may have. To this end, you can be assured they will conduct themselves in a professional manner always.

 

Bespoke Services to Impeccable Standards

Capricorn Security Group Holdings provide high quality Event Security in Manchester & the North-West.

Our Events department prides itself on the bespoke level of service we offer to our clients, giving you the peace of mind that all our stewards and security staff are vetted to the BS7858 standard and are qualified to the current NVQ Spectator Safety and SIA requirements.

Event Security FAQs

What is event security and why is it important? 

Event security includes a range of services designed to guarantee the safety of all participants including staff, visitors, and even performers for the event. These services may include crowd management, access control, emergency response, and close protection for celebrities attending or performing at the event. Event security is vital to prevent disruptions, manage risks, and ensure a safe experience for all participants. 

 

What types of events do you offer security for? 

We offer security services for a wide range of events, including: 

  • Corporate events and conferences 
  • Music festivals and concerts 
  • Sporting events, including matchdays 
  • Private functions and weddings 
  • Public festivals and community events Our team is experienced in tailoring security strategies for both large and small-scale events, ensuring all unique challenges are met with the right approach. 

 

What specific services are included within event security? 

Our event security services include: 

  • Stewarding and crowd management to ensure safe and orderly movement of people 
  • Bag searches and security screenings for event entry 
  • Turnstile and ticketing control to prevent unauthorized access 
  • Queue management to ensure smooth entry and exit 
  • Incident response teams to handle emergencies quickly and professionally 
  • Event safety planning, including risk assessments and safety briefings 
  • Event control and logging to document all activities and incidents during the event 

 

 How do you ensure safety at large events with high attendance? 

We conduct detailed risk assessments and plans for crowd dynamics, including the flow rates, entrance/exit points, and capacity planning. Our experienced team will design a security plan which addresses potential challenges and hazards specific to your venue and event size. We make sure that all health and safety obligations will be met, including complying with local authorities and legal requirements. 

 

What are examples of event security work you have done? 

We are proud partners with Stockport County Football Club and provide on average 50 security and steward staff members every home game to ensure the fans, players, and staff are safe to enjoy each game.  

We have also done security work for numerous concerts at venues including the Etihad, Old Trafford, and Lancashire County Cricket Club. Some headliners for these concerts include Ed Sheeren, Beyonce, and One Direction. Additionally, we have done numerous festivals such as Townley Live and Community Festival. 

Moving away from music and football we’ve provided security for other events including the New Years Eve Firework Display in London, the British Grand Prix, and the Tour de France (2014) (Leeds and Sheffield Legs). 

Accredited contractor

 

Capricorn Security Group Holdings Ltd holds SIA approved contractor status for the provision of Door Supervision, Security Guarding, keyholding and Close Protection services.

 

Security Services in Manchester and throughout the North-West

We are fully compliant with Health & Safety regulations and also hold certification to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 for quality, environmental and health and safety management systems. Likewise we are SafeContractor approved.