The first Senate Security Risk Experts Forum of 2019, the latest in a series of industry-focused events begun in 2018, will be held at Senate House (Chester, UK) tomorrow. The event will open at 09:30, with the programme starting at 10:00. The previous Senate Forum, which focused on the theme of “Technology in Security” has been well received by attendees and it is hoped that this forum will build upon previous successes. On this occasion, the forum will encourage participants to consider corporate risk, more specifically what may happen to, or within their organisation in the event of a ...

Securitas UK has been officially recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for its commitment to delivering exceptional people management and HR strategies. Top Employers are organisations of the highest calibre that have worked hard to create, implement and progress people strategies, through innovative and engaging programmes, which empower and develop their employees. In order to be certified as Top Employer, Securitas had to achieve the minimum standard as set out by the Top Employers Institute across ten key topics: Talent Strategy, Workforce Planning, Talent Acquisitio...

Founded in Lancaster 16 years ago, FGH Security has gone on to win a range of industry awards, now having made it to number 89th on the 2018 Sunday Times Best 100 Small Companies to Work for List. FGH Security are the first security company to make the Times Top 100 SME Listing. The prestigious Sunday Times list, published annually is all about putting Britain’s best employers in the spotlight. Organisations across the board are judged on a variety of factors, including workplace engagement, staff well-being, perks, and company culture. “I am ecstatic. Today is probably one of the bigg...

Nottingham Building Society (NBS) has chosen to renew its contract with Incentive FM for a further 3-year term which includes the remit to include its recently expanded network. The deal, worth in excess of £4 million builds on a 16-year partnership in which Incentive have sought to deliver high standards and improve efficiencies. With the completion of this new contract Incentive FM, one of the UK’s leading independent facilities management companies will continue to handle the facilities management for all NBS locations. Constituting over 68 buildings located in Nottinghamshire, Leiceste...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has appointed Matthew Holliday technical manager, effective as of 1st January 2019. Bringing more than 30 years’ experience within the electronic security industry, and having played an active and role in developing the current British and European Standards (as a member of a number of BSI and CENELEC Committees), Holliday has a deep understanding both of industry standards and their practical application. Holliday’s foundation of IT application knowledge will further strengthen the NSI’s position as the electronic security and fire safety i...

Loomis has announced the agreement to acquire 100 percent of Ziemann Sicherheit Holding, a German domestic cash handling service for €160 million. In addition, Ziemann also carries out security services as well as trading activities within the wholesale and retail market for currencies and precious metals. Ziemann has approximately 2,700 employees and an annual net revenue in 2018 of approximately €175 million. More than 90 percent of Ziemann's net revenue currently relates to cash handling services. Consequently, with this latest acquisition, Loomis will be able to service the entire ...

Incentive Lynx Security, an arm of Incentive FM Group has just been awarded a contract worth in excess of £1.5 million. To provide a range of services at The Cube, following a comprehensive and competitive tender. A dedicated team of 17 will operate 24/7 at The Cube which is a mixed-use development in the centre of Birmingham. The 25 storey building is host to 135 flats, 111,500 square feet of offices, restaurants, a hotel and a skyline bar/restaurant. Under the terms of the contract, Incentive Lynx will be responsible for providing manned guarding, residential concierge services and recept...

Brit Sec has announced the appointment of Rob McKeon as Sales Director, who has been brought in to head the Sales division based from Bit Sec Ltd's Head offices in Burton on Trent. Specialising in the larger corporate sector, Rob joins Brit Sec from working as Corporate Account Director at Corps Security and brings further industrial experience in Business Development in moving business forward with Blue-Chip clients. Since Rob’s arrival, he has taken on a new Business Development Manager and expanded Brit Sec Ltd's telesales department, adding three new members to the team. 2019 has b...

Burnley based company KeyPlus Security has been awarded a major contract to provide security services to Lancashire County Council. The 4-year agreement will see the company providing security services for several hundred sites owned/managed by the council including schools, academies, and premises of local significance. Founded in 2008, KeyPlus have become a trusted name across the North West, providing security to a range of public and private sector organisations. Their mission to deliver accredited, professional and reliable security services including Key Holding, Alarm Response and Mob...

As of yesterday, (Wednesday 16th) MITIE Plc has announced the expansion of its contract with London Gatwick Airport winning a five-year extension to its contract worth £17m. The facilities management and professional services company has been working with Gatwick for the last seven years and will now maintain the relationship until at least late 2023. MITIE, whose clients also include Sainsburys Plc and Vodafone Plc has confirmed that this new agreement will now include electrical services maintenance, as well as continued responsibilities for building and plumbing services, cleaning and l...