We are Legends Global!

Legends Global delivers world-class solutions in sport, entertainment, and live events, combining international expertise with a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions.

We partner with leading clients to create memorable experiences worldwide. Committed to inclusion, diversity, and innovation, we foster a collaborative culture guided by our values — Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — where every team member can thrive and make an impact. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

The Role

As our Venue Security Manager, you’ll lead the safety and security operations across two of Sheffield’s most iconic venues — Utilita Arena and Sheffield City Hall. You’ll shape and drive our security strategy, anticipate and manage a wide range of risks, and ensure every event runs smoothly. Through confident leadership and strong emergency preparedness, you’ll create a safe, welcoming environment where teams can perform at their best and unforgettable experiences can thrive.

What We Can Offer:

At Legends Global, hosting events is what we do best—and we want our people to experience it too. Enjoy discounted tickets to your favourite events and unleash your inner superfan.

Work hard, rest well: you’ll get 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

We care about life outside work—our Life Assurance policy helps protect your loved ones while you focus on success.

Plan for the future with our 5% pension contribution, so your golden years are all about the bucket list.

HealthShield helps cover unexpected medical costs such as, dental, physio, and counselling expenses—for you and your children.

We’ve partnered with AXA Health to offer an Employee Assistance Programme supporting mental wellbeing.

See clearly and think big with our eye care vouchers and glasses contribution.

Go green and get fit with our Cycle to Work scheme.

And because great people know great people—refer a friend and get rewarded.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the venue’s security strategy, including risk management, emergency preparedness, and the creation, review, and implementation of all security policies and procedures.

• Overseeing all security infrastructure and operations, including CCTV, access control, alarms, radio systems, screening equipment, patrols, and Event Control monitoring.

• Planning security for all events, working closely with the events team to assess risks, develop mitigation plans, and liaise with visiting production security.

• Building strong relationships with key partners, including local authorities, police, emergency services, and wider organisational security teams to support compliance and continuous improvement.

• Managing people and partners, including the in‑house security team, contracted security and stewarding providers, medical provision partners, and all associated performance, auditing, staffing, and incident investigations.

What we can offer:

• Proven leadership and management experience, ideally gained within events, hospitality, policing, military, or similar operational environments.

• Strong security expertise, supported by relevant qualifications or experience in security management, risk assessment, and emergency response — including SIA Door Supervisor, SIA CCTV, and First Aid at Work.

• Confidence under pressure, with the ability to take control during incidents, manage conflict effectively, and remain calm and decisive.

• Experience managing specialist contractors and service providers, ensuring high performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Excellent communication, customer service, and digital skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global, we’re shaping a greener, faster, and more innovative future for the entertainment industry — and there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re an inclusive organisation built on trust, collaboration, and respect, where every voice matters.

We value diversity, equal opportunity, and flexible working, and we’re committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all. If you require any adjustments, please let us know. Apply today to make an impact from day one — applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close early.