*Press Release* Wilson James has introduced a new health and wellbeing platform for its 5,000+ employee workforce. The platform, provided by Vivup, was implemented to reflect Wilson James’ ongoing commitment to invest in its wellbeing resources and provide help at every level of the organisation. Over the past year, Wilson James has seen dramatic changes in its operations due to the pandemic and recognised it needed an employee wellbeing programme that was inclusive and supported every level of its workforce. Employees now have access to Vivup’s market-leading Employee Assistance ...

Family-run security firm, CDX Security was recently scored in the top five per cent of UK security firms, following a successful audit from the Security Industry Authority (SIA). The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), commissioned by the SIA, aims to protect the public and maintain and improve standards within the security industry. Firms are marked against seven criteria and must consistently demonstrate excellent service delivery and sound business management. Warrington-based CDX Security, who have been operating since 2012, successfully demonstrated compliance in all areas and scored a...

Bidvest Noonan, a leading provider for services such as security, cleaning and Front of House, has significantly expanded its footprint in the UK and Ireland in recent years. In 2021, the group identified Cordant Services as a highly compatible business, with both businesses operating in the same market segments, offering a similar range of services and taking client-centric approaches to solution design and service delivery. In May of this year, Cordant Services joined Bidvest Noonan, creating a united business with market leadership positions in cleaning, security and support services across...

Bird & Bird has appointed Corps Security to provide security services at 12 New Fetter Lane, in London. Under the three-year contract, Corps will deliver daily manned guarding for the building and provide security services at the reception. Twelve security colleagues will work at the site. Bird & Bird is an international law firm with a focus on helping organisations being changed by technology and the digital world. It has over 1,300 lawyers in 29 offices across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America. The office at 12 New Fetter Lane comprises 147,000 sq ft arrange...

Corps Security has rejoined the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) the trade association for the professional security industry in the UK as a principal member. Last week, BSIA CEO Mike Reddington presented Corps CEO Mike Bullock with a membership certificate at Corps’ London head office. Mike Reddington, Chief Executive, BSIA, said: “The BSIA is delighted to welcome Corps Security back into membership and to be given the opportunity to represent them as their chosen trade association. We are looking forward to sharing with them the myriad of opportunities available to them...

Launched in 2000, by close friends John Allam and Paul Rosenthal, Amthal has grown to a 50 strong team. Paul Rosenthal, Founder and Sales Director of Amthal Fire & Security says: “Since we opened our doors at the turn of the century, we have grown with our clients, always taking a proactive approach to adaption, whatever the economy and even most recently, the pandemic has thrown at us." “We have also undergone our own evolution, shifting our focus to a total solution provider for clients to deliver full fire and security services.  But underneath it all, we have remained independ...

STM Group (UK) Ltd has announced the appointment of Victor Ubogu as a Brand Ambassador.  Vic is well known as a former Bath and England Rugby prop forward.  Vic is not only well known throughout the corporate hospitality and sports travel sector, but also provides bespoke event management solutions through his own successful company, VU Ltd. Prior to becoming a full-time professional rugby player, Victor gained first-hand experience of the security industry as Sales Director of Cobrawatch. The STM Board, having known Vic for a number of years, have stated that they are confident that his ...

Bidvest Noonan has appointed Tracey Hammond as Head of Health and Safety for Security Solutions. Tracey previously worked at Axis as a Health and Safety Manager, and prior to this, she served as a Police Officer with the Hampshire Police for 30 years, 18 of which were as Sergeant. Her extensive experience will see her take a leading role in ensuring compliance of health, safety, quality, and environmental legislations throughout the Bidvest Noonan business. During her early police career, Tracey dealt with several workplace fatalities which were conducted alongside the Health and Safety Exe...

Guy Tucker has been appointed Head of Solutions Sales at Kings Secure Technologies (KST). Guy’s role is to develop and execute a sales strategy that delivers sustained growth across the Kings Secure Technologies group of companies, combining all its service line expertise into strategically defined new sectors. A particular focus will be to increase brand awareness of KST’s unique and innovative solutions which utilise our layered technology, DYMENSiON, to deliver consistently high levels of service and drive cost efficiencies utilising trend and data analytics. Guy has over 25 years...

Leading security specialist GMS Group has launched a new campaign to encourage women to take up careers in security to reverse an industry-wide shortage of trained female staff. Black Country-based GMS has launched Women In Security to raise awareness about the opportunities available in a sector which can provide rewarding careers in security gatehouse roles, public facing event vacancies through to CCTV and technical work, as well as scope for management development. With vacancies in key roles at its client sites across the UK, while preparing for forthcoming high-profile West Midland...