Event Stewards Opportunity

INVERNESS CIVIC BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS NIGHT 5th November 2026, 5PM to 10PM

ARE YOU 16+, STILL AT SCHOOL AND WANT TO EARN SOME MONEY?

INVERNESS CIVIC BONFIRE AND FIREWORKS NIGHT

EVENT STEWARD OPPORTUNITY — AGES 16–18

Thursday 5 November 2026
Bught Park, Inverness

JOIN THE SCOTGUARD SECURITY TEAM

Scotguard Security, in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW), is looking for up to 15 young people aged 16–18 to join the team as Spectator Safety Event Stewards.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience at a live event and learn more about working in security, event safety, events and uniformed services.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

As part of the event safety team, you will help to:

• Keep spectators safe around the bonfire and fireworks areas
• Support the event safety team
• Assist with some traffic management
• Help create a safe and enjoyable environment for spectators

No previous experience is required. A full safety briefing and clear instructions will be provided before you begin.

PAY AND SHIFT DETAILS

Pay: £10 per hour for under-18s
Shift: 1700 – 2200 (5 hours)
Places available: Maximum 15

A full safety briefing will take place at 1700 Sharp

Hi-vis jackets and radios will be provided on the night.

WHAT SHOULD YOU WEAR?

Please arrive wearing:

• Black trousers
• Black shoes
• Boots are recommended as the event is being held in a field
• Suitable clothing for being outdoors in November

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE

• Reliable
• Good at talking to people
• Good awareness of what is going on around you / observant
• Physically fit enough to be able to stand for 5 hours

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES WITH SCOTGUARD

This event could be an ideal opportunity to take your first steps into the security and event industry.

By gaining hands-on experience and working alongside the Scotguard Security team, you can develop valuable skills and get an insight into a future career in security and event safety.

Subject to availability and requirements, students may gain experience that could lead to:

• Further training with Scotguard
• Level 2 Spectator Safety and Event Stewarding training
• Potential future employment with Scotguard at upcoming events

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This opportunity could be particularly useful for students interested in:

Security • Event Safety • Events • Uniformed Services • Public Safety

Gain real-world experience, work as part of a professional team and develop valuable skills that could help you progress within the industry.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please e-mail to Ciara at [email protected]  with the reference Event Steward Opportunity 5^th Nov. in the subject line. Please state your name, age, contact telephone number

The closing date for applications is 27th October

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