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Coventry event security firm lands major deal with DW Stadium in Wigan

One of the UK’s leading event management specialists – based in the Midlands – has added a major new client to its growing portfolio of leading sporting venues.

Stadium, which is based in Coventry and provides traffic management, security and event services as well as training, for a range of organisations has signed a three-year deal with Wigan Athletic and Phoenix 2021 Limited, which owns the DW Stadium in Wigan.

The contract will see Stadium supply 170 staff for at least 40 home fixtures for Wigan Athletic FC and Wigan Warriors Rugby League FC as well as other public events at the stadium.

The roles carried out by Stadium staff will include an Operations Manager, Head Stewards, Corporate Hospitality Security and Stewards, Arena Stewards and Car Park Marshals.

David McAtamney, Owner & Founder of Stadium, said: “The DW Stadium is one of the busiest in the country as it hosts major sports all year round so it is a really fantastic contract for us to win.

“We will be providing staff at all levels to ensure that supporters of both Wigan Warriors and Wigan Athletic have a safe and enjoyable experience when they visit the DW Stadium.

“We are recruiting on an on-going basis as we have so many roles and functions throughout the year, and, as ever, all our staff will be highly skilled and fully trained.”

Stadium was formed in 2009 and provides traffic management, event services and training, as well as rental of security barriers, the hiring of stewards and SIA security staff for events. The firm supports events ranging from Olympic Games, to Premier League football matches, sell-out concerts and high-profile conferences.

It counts Liverpool Football Club, Burnley Football Club, Derby Football Club, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Wembley Stadium and the Ricoh Arena among its sporting clients.

Mal Brannigan, Chief Executive of Wigan Athletic and Phoenix 2021 Limited said: “We chose Stadium due to its outstanding track record in ensuring safe venues and occasions which can be enjoyed by supporters of all ages and across various sports.

“We are looking forward to developing what we believe will be a very fruitful partnership in the future.”

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