Mitie has secured a two-year extension to its security services contract with Birmingham Airport, continuing a partnership that has been in place for more than 13 years.The agreement covers a range of security and baggage screening services across the airport estate. Birmingham Airport recorded 13.6 million passengers last year, its highest annual total to date.As part of the extension, Mitie will recruit an additional 60 security officers to support airport operations. The company will also provide security support for ongoing construction work linked to the redevelopment of the airpo...

Assist Security Group (ASG) has been appointed to provide physical security services at Kingston Hospital, part of the Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust, marking the Trust’s first change of security provider in almost 30 years.The contract began in April 2026 and includes the deployment of a dedicated team of security officers across the hospital estate. Coverage will include the emergency department, maternity wards and the control room on a 24/7 basis.As part of the contract, ASG will introduce its NHS Security Development Programme, which is already in operation across th...

Carlisle Support Services has appointed Jason Gray as Technical Solutions Director, strengthening the company’s focus on integrating technology-led systems with its operational service delivery across the security and facilities management sectors.Based in Luton, the business said the appointment forms part of its wider strategy to develop practical and future-focused security and FM solutions for clients.Gray joins the company with experience spanning the fire and security industries, having progressed from an engineering background into senior leadership positions covering integrat...

Corps Security has appointed Andrea Strong as Group Director of Technology and Innovation, placing her in charge of the company’s newly formed Innovation and Technical Services division.Strong, who has worked in the security sector for more than 30 years, will oversee the integration of technology and systems across the business. Her remit includes supporting frontline operations, sales functions, supply chain collaboration, and the delivery of operational improvements for customers.She will also retain her role as Executive Director of Corps Monitoring, having previously led the...

Specialist security provider Land Sheriffs has confirmed that one of its Trespass & Welfare Officers has been shortlisted for the ACS Pacesetters ‘Security Officer of Distinction’ Awards 2026.The Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) is an accreditation programme designed to measure operational standards and performance across the private security sector in the UK.The ‘Security Officer of Distinction’ category recognises individuals working within the Approved Contractor Scheme who have demonstrated exceptional service in the course of their duties. ...

MS Webb & Co Limited has joined the Vacant Property Protection (VPP) Section of the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body representing more than 70 per cent of the UK private security industry by turnover.The VPP Section represents specialist providers involved in the protection of vacant and vulnerable properties through measures including remotely monitored alarm systems, CCTV, mobile patrols, physical security measures and occupation-based protection models. The section also contributed to the development of British Standard BS 8584, which sets out requirement...

AGS Airports Limited has awarded a new cleaning services contract to Bidvest Noonan, covering its three UK airports: Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton.The agreement will see on-site cleaning teams deployed across all three locations, which together handle more than 10 million passengers each year. The airports provide domestic and international connectivity across the UK, Europe and beyond.Under the contract, Bidvest Noonan will deliver cleaning services across passenger terminals and associated airport facilities, supporting day-to-day operations and presentation standards across the ...

A security services provider has been working with a secondary school in Essex to support students preparing for employment and further education.Land Sheriffs delivered a ‘Mock Interview Day’ for Year 11 students at Passmores Academy in Harlow. The session was led by managing director James Coyle and HR advisor Karen Gladish, who conducted interviews with ten students, reviewed CVs and provided feedback on interview technique.The activity forms part of the school’s careers programme, designed to give students exposure to recruitment processes and workplace expectations.“It...

The Kent-based security and corporate services provider was named winner of the Family Business Award (South East) and runner-up in the Expansion & Growth Award (South East).The FSB and HSBC Small Business Growth Awards recognise UK small businesses and self-employed individuals across a range of categories including family business, innovation, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, service excellence, and expansion and growth.MS Webb said the Family Business Award reflects the company’s ownership structure and leadership model, with majority ownership retained by the Webb fam...

Corps Security has secured a contract to provide guarding services at Bruce House, a supported housing scheme operated by Salvation Army Homes in Westminster.Under the agreement, two dedicated security officers will be stationed at the site, supported by a wider relief and cover team. Consultancy and intelligence support will also be delivered through Corps Intel.The appointment follows previous work undertaken by Corps Security at Bruce House and reflects the company’s experience within the supported accommodation sector.Bruce House provides supported housing for vulnerable resi...