Club owner Martin Murray warns of security shortages.
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Some nightclubs are experiencing a security shortage due to a lack of staff.
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), says door security staff shortages in the night-time economy are reaching a critical level.
“We carried out a survey a few months ago which found that security resource in the sector was only at 70%.
“I am afraid that the situation has only deteriorated further since then.”
The staffing crisis is putting a strain on the UK nightlife sector. Credit: Getty.
In 2020, 63,180 people qualified to be Security Industry Association (SIA) trained security staff, but only 64% of this number went on to apply for a license.
Without a license, security staff cannot legally work in clubs as per the Licensing Act 2003.
Outdated terminology
Martin Murray, who owned a nightclub for almost 50 years, told City News that terms like bouncers and doorman are “poor and unhelpful.”
Due to the qualifications needed the role is very different to “the doorman and the bouncer,” Murray says.
Martin Murray, who owned a nightclub for 50 years, warns of security shortages. Credit: Martin Murray.
Other clubs’ experiences
Mark Ellicott, General Manager at London nightclub Heaven, told City News that his venue is now at pre-pandemic staffing levels, despite other businesses experiencing “serious problems maintaining adequate cover.“
A report published by the NTIA found that the value of the night-time economy is 34.6 billion pounds, equivalent to 1.6% of GDP.
What can be done?
According to Murray, the SIA need to process applications for licenses more quickly and extend the licence for those due a refresher course.
With about one in five night-time venues having to operate on reduced hours or close entirely as a result of staff shortages last month, the solutions put forward by the industry can no longer be ignored.
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StandfirstA night-time industry body has warned that a shortage of bouncers and security staff poses a ’threat to public safety’.
Some nightclubs are experiencing a security shortage due to a lack of staff.
Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), says door security staff shortages in the night-time economy are reaching a critical level.
“We carried out a survey a few months ago which found that security resource in the sector was only at 70%.
“I am afraid that the situation has only deteriorated further since then.”
The staffing crisis is putting a strain on the UK nightlife sector. Credit: Getty.
In 2020, 63,180 people qualified to be Security Industry Association (SIA) trained security staff, but only 64% of this number went on to apply for a license.
Without a license, security staff cannot legally work in clubs as per the Licensing Act 2003.
Outdated terminology
Martin Murray, who owned a nightclub for almost 50 years, told City News that terms like bouncers and doorman are “poor and unhelpful.”
Due to the qualifications needed the role is very different to “the doorman and the bouncer,” Murray says.
Martin Murray, who owned a nightclub for 50 years, warns of security shortages. Credit: Martin Murray.
Other clubs’ experiences
Mark Ellicott, General Manager at London nightclub Heaven, told City News that his venue is now at pre-pandemic staffing levels, despite other businesses experiencing “serious problems maintaining adequate cover.“
A report published by the NTIA found that the value of the night-time economy is 34.6 billion pounds, equivalent to 1.6% of GDP.
What can be done?
According to Murray, the SIA need to process applications for licenses more quickly and extend the licence for those due a refresher course.
With about one in five night-time venues having to operate on reduced hours or close entirely as a result of staff shortages last month, the solutions put forward by the industry can no longer be ignored.
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