Winter Event Marshal

About the role

Job Description: Winter Event Marshal Location: Coventry and events across the UK Company: Event Support Team Job Type: Casual / Zero-Hours Contract Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour About Us Event Support Team provides experienced event staff and operational support for sporting events, concerts, festivals, parades and large public gatherings across the UK. Our marshals keep crowds, traffic and car parks safe, organised and welcoming, working closely with venues and organisers so events run smoothly for thousands of guests. The Role As the evenings draw in, we’re building our winter team of Event Marshals. Our first event is a big one: Sense of Unity at Coventry Peace Festival on Saturday 14 November 2026. This free, night-time parade features a five-metre illuminated giant puppet, Dundu, and the Spark! LED drummers. It walks through the city centre on the anniversary of the Blitz, and crowds of up to 3,000 people are expected to follow it along the route. Our marshals will help keep the route clear, guide the public and look after everyone’s safety. Beyond 14 November, we’ll have further winter work including Christmas light switch-ons, festive parades, matchdays and evening events across Coventry and the wider UK. This is a casual, zero-hours position. Shifts are offered in line with our events calendar and are mainly evenings, weekends and matchdays. Pay Rates 16–17 years: £8.91 per hour 18–20 years: £10.85 per hour 21+ years: £12.71 per hour Key Responsibilities Help keep parade routes, crowd areas and pedestrian walkways clear and safe Guide crowds and answer visitor questions with a friendly, helpful manner Assist with directing vehicles and pedestrians around road closures and diversions Help manage car parks and traffic flow at event and matchday locations Set up and pack away cones, barriers, signage and traffic management equipment Monitor your area and report any issues or concerns to your supervisor straight away Follow safety procedures and briefings at all times What We’re Looking For A friendly, approachable manner and clear communication skills Ability to stay alert, calm and professional in busy crowds Comfortable working outdoors for long periods in cold, wet and dark winter conditions Reliable and punctual, with good attention to safety and detail Happy to work independently and as part of a team Customer service experience is helpful, but full training and briefings are provided What We Offer Flexible work on a zero-hours basis, fitted around your life A chance to work at standout events such as Coventry Peace Festival, plus festive and matchday events A lively, fast-paced event environment Valuable experience in the events and operations sector Work Location: In person, Coventry (with optional travel to other UK venues)