Carlisle Support Services has announced a landmark national voluntary recognition agreement with the Rail, Maritime, and Transport Workers (RMT) Union, marking a first within the outsourced industry. The goal of this agreement is to improve industrial relations and employee well-being by creating a unified approach. This announcement coincides with the government's recent decision to shift towards a nationalised railway system, which will be overseen by Great British Railways. Carlisle, already having local and contract-specific union recognition agreements in place, aims to create a more ...

Aegis Support Services, a national security and facilities management company, has opened a new security control and training center in Milton Keynes as part of its growth strategy. Located at The Parks Trust site in Wolverton, this new facility gives Aegis more room to expand and will feature advanced cloud-based alarm systems and improved monitoring services. These upgrades will allow them to provide services such as lone worker checks, panic alarm response, and gate and barrier control for other businesses. Aegis Training, the company's sister organization, will also run its largest ...

Last year, Churchill Group transitioned to an Employee-owned Trust (EoT) and decided to finance its employees' share purchases through the debt market. To achieve this, the company secured a sustainability-linked loan (SLL) with H.I.G. Capital. The loan has a variable interest rate, which depends on Churchill Group's performance against a set of agreed-upon key performance indicators (KPIs). The KPIs, which are in place until the end of the 2027/2028 financial year, cover areas such as renewable energy usage, employee training, external accreditation, and voluntary disclosures. If Churchi...

First Response Group (FRG), a national security firm, has become a member of three prominent security industry organizations, including the global terrorism information network TiNYg. TiNYg focuses on raising awareness of global terrorism threats by connecting experts from around the world in a secure and trusted environment. In addition to joining TiNYg, FRG has also become a part of the City Security Council (CSC) and the City of London Crime Prevention Association (CoLCPA). The CSC was established to promote collaboration between city-based security firms and the City of London Police, a...

Carlisle Support Services has appointed Allan Gregory as the new Director of Transport Security and Policing. Allan Gregory, who recently retired from his position as Assistant Chief Constable for British Transport Police (BTP), brings over three decades of experience to his new role at Carlisle. His extensive background in the rail and transport sector will support the company's established client base. During his 32-year career with BTP, Gregory was responsible for operational performance across England, Scotland, and Wales. His roles included oversight of volume crime investigation, com...

Bidvest Noonan, a facilities management services provider in the UK and Ireland, has announced the promotion of Darren Martin to Director of Operations for its Security Division in Ireland. This promotion reflects Martin's contributions to the company and the industry, as well as his commitment to service delivery. Martin joined Bidvest Noonan in 2019 as a Strategic Account Manager, bringing over 20 years of experience in security, operations, and account management. His experience has played a role in managing service delivery and achieving results for corporat...

Mitie has secured a £6 million contract with South Western Railway (SWR) for up to three years. The company will provide security and intelligence services across SWR’s network, which covers Greater London, Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Devon, and Somerset, serving 220,000 passengers daily. Mitie will ensure the security of 14 locations, including stations, depots, and control centres. Their Security Officers will also conduct reassurance and wellness checks for passengers on SWR's trains, which operate 1,500 journeys each day. These checks are crucial for identifying...

Carlisle Support Services appoints public and private security expert, John Lambert as Managing Director of Security and Events in the North. With a background that stems across 15 years within the public and private sectors, John is well-placed to advise, facilitate, and manage this division for all Carlisle contracts. Responsible for the delivery of the Northern security and events division for the business, Lambert will ensure that the division continues to deliver market leading solutions to their existing contracts within multiple sectors including Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) have announced the appointment of Alaster Purchase as their new Chief Operating Officer. Richard Fogelman, NSI Chief Executive, stated, “I am very excited to welcome Alaster to our senior management team. His appointment underscores our continued commitment to upholding the gold standard in security and fire safety certification.” Recently, as Chief Operating Officer for GS1 UK, and latterly as Corporate Marketing Director for a Panasonic company, Alaster has brought over 30 years of experience in the software and services industry, leading highly ...

Britannic Park, a prominent apartment development, has selected IPL Maintenance Services, a subsidiary of Amthal Group, to oversee the compliance of its fire safety systems. Located in the centre of Moseley, Birmingham, the apartment complex consists of three blocks and offers residents amenities such as an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, gym, and concierge service. IPL's responsibilities include conducting monthly visual inspections and bi-annual maintenance checks on fire alarms, emergency lights, fire extinguishers, and dry risers. These tasks are coordinated to ensur...