Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jack Winstanley-Withers

Orrell, Wigan,Greater Manchester

Summary

Experienced event operations and security professional with a proven track record across both large-scale arenas and festival environments. As part of the venue management team at the UK’s largest arena, I’ve supervised teams, managed safety, and overseen crowd flow at peak times, while my festival experience has developed strong skills in zone management, security coordination, and delivering seamless operations across high-capacity events.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Level Manager

Co-op Live
Manchester
07.2025 - Current

As Level Manager, I oversee safety, security, and customer experience of circa 7500 customers on a specific arena level, directing supervisors, security staff, and stewards, while coordinating with F&B, medical, and fire teams to deliver seamless, safe event operations.

Security Supervisor

Sierra 1 Security Stewarding Ltd
Stoke-on-Trent
11.2021 - Current

Oversee the deployment and management of stewarding and security teams at events across the UK, acting as Contract Supervisor for Stoke City FC and leading circa 80 stewards and security staff on matchdays.

Venues Team Leader/First Aider

Keele University Students Union
Newcastle-under-Lyme
05.2022 - Current

Venues Team Leader and First Aider at KeeleSU, supervising staff during night-time operations, supporting security, first aid, ticketing, bars and smooth venue operations. Liaising with campus safety team and emergency services where required.

Security Operations Manager

Sierra 1 Security Stewarding Ltd
Inverness
07.2025 - 08.2025

Managed night-shift security operations for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival 2025, leading staff across arena patrols, campsites, entrances, response teams, and medical/welfare facilities to maintain safety and smooth operations.

First Responder/Operations Assistant

Rescue One Group Ltd
Stoke-on-Trent
05.2024 - 10.2025

First Responder and Operations Assistant, providing medical care at events and supporting operational logistics, control room staffing, and patient transport coordination.

Zone Manager (Creamfields Festival)

Cream Global Ltd
Warrington
08.2024 - 08.2025

Manager for Cream Campsite (20k+ campers) overnight, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating with security, medical, welfare and operations teams to deliver a seamless experience for attendees.

Zone Manager (Download Festival)

Far and Beyond (FAB)
Castle Donnington
06.2025 - 06.2025

Zone Manager at download festival, overseeing volunteer staff, safety, and operational activities within orange campsite. Responsible for ensuring smooth festival operations, positive guest experiences, and effective coordination with security, medical, and welfare teams.

Security Professional

Freelance
Various
04.2022 - Current
  • Response Team Leader - Boomtown Festival (Advantage Crowd Management Ltd)
  • Security Supervisor - ForestLive (Advantage Crowd Management Ltd)
  • Door Staff - Various NTE Venues Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (First Secure Ltd)
  • Security Operative - Download Festival 2024 (Advantage Crowd Management Ltd)

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management (Leadership Practices)

Open University
10.2023 -

Skills

  • Team Supervision & Leadership
  • Safety & Security Management
  • Event & Venue Operations
  • Patient Care
  • Stakeholder Liaison
  • Incident & Conflict Management

Certification

Qualsafe Level 3 First Response Emergency Care

Expires: 09/2027

Certificate Number: 3479183


SIA Door Supervisor

Expires: 04/2028

Badge Number: 1016 1322 3689 2230


Timeline

Level Manager

Co-op Live
07.2025 - Current

Security Operations Manager

Sierra 1 Security Stewarding Ltd
07.2025 - 08.2025

Zone Manager (Download Festival)

Far and Beyond (FAB)
06.2025 - 06.2025

Zone Manager (Creamfields Festival)

Cream Global Ltd
08.2024 - 08.2025

First Responder/Operations Assistant

Rescue One Group Ltd
05.2024 - 10.2025

Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management (Leadership Practices)

Open University
10.2023 -

Venues Team Leader/First Aider

Keele University Students Union
05.2022 - Current

Security Professional

Freelance
04.2022 - Current

Security Supervisor

Sierra 1 Security Stewarding Ltd
11.2021 - Current
Jack Winstanley-Withers