Hanwha Techwin Europe has recruited Uri Guterman to take on the newly created role of Head of Product & Marketing. Uri will be working closely with Hanwha Techwin Europe’s Country Managers and other key stakeholders to drive the implementation of the company’s B2B channel programme. He will also be responsible for developing strategies and driving programmes to help win additional new business across Europe. “We are delighted to have been able to recruit someone of Uri’s calibre to this very important role,” said Bob (H.Y.) Hwang Ph.D., Managing Director of Hanwha Techwin Eur...

Linx International Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Norway-based SOS Academy. The companies will collaborate on the development and delivery of world-leading academic and vocational security and risk-related training, delivered in the classroom, online or via blended learning. The agreement also covers the provision of security consulting services currently provided by both organisations. Jon S. Jacobsen, Founder of SOS Academy, stated: ‘’SOS Academy is pleased to collaborate with Linx International Group primarily based on its excellent reputation, results, and s...

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI), the UK’s leading independent certification body specialising in the security, guarding and fire sectors, has appointed Ron Panter as security and fire systems auditor, and lead auditor for ISO 9001, based in Surrey and London. Ron started his career in auditing with the London Electricity Board where he held a variety of customer service and quality management roles. He subsequently spent over 20 years as a quality manager for a NACOSS Gold and ARC approved company where he was responsible for facilitating the NSI audit process. “The knowledge ...

Ward Security has been appointed by the Paternoster Square management team to manage the security of Paternoster Square which is located adjacent to the world famous St Paul’s Cathedral. The contract was awarded following a competitive tender process and will see Ward Security’s London operations team manage the security provision for the 70,000 sqm estate 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Paternoster Square is one of the City’s most exciting neighbourhoods providing office space, retail outlets and restaurants. It is home to an established business community of blue-chip companies ...

Amulet, the specialist intelligence-led security division of Churchill Services Group, has been chosen by Gazprom Marketing and Trading as its preferred security provider. Amulet was selected following a competitive tender process carried out by GVA and will see the company provide main security and post room services across both Gazprom’s central London European Headquarters and Surrey locations. The news comes just two weeks after Amulet’s successful launch. Darren Read, Managing Director of Amulet, commented: “We are delighted to have been awarded such a prestigious contract by Gazp...

Ward Security has announced that Executive Finance Director, Ben Draper has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, a new position created within Ward Security. In his new role, Ben will be an integral part of the Ward Security Executive Leadership Team alongside the founders of the business Kevin Ward, Managing Director and David Ward the CEO. The company, which was founded in 2000, is listed in the Top 30 regulated security companies in the UK with a turnover of £31 million. The business has enjoyed exceptional organic growth throughout its development, growing at a compound annual rate ...

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has announced the regional winners of their Security Personnel Awards (SPAs) and Securitas is delighted to have winners in three categories. The awards recognise the talent, dedication, skill and bravery exhibited by security personnel in their roles. Presented regionally and nationally, security personnel are recognised in five categories; Service to the Customer, Outstanding Act, Best Use of Technology, Best Team and Best Newcomer. Securitas officers, Ramraj Sooknanan and Matt Bolger, have been successful in the Service to the Customer ca...

The University of Sheffield has had its security management recognised after gaining the prestigious Secured Environments accreditation. The award, which recognises that the University is following six key principles to maximise the safety of staff, students and visitors, was presented to President and Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Sir Keith Burnett by the Chief Constable for South Yorkshire Police Stephen Watson. The University faces a number of challenges in managing security, not least in terms of its size and scale, but also their central location in the city centre, and...

Working in partnership with the GMB, Securitas UK has introduced a minimum wage of £8.03 for security officers, twenty pence higher than the National Minimum Wage (currently £7.83). The new wage came into effect on 1st April 2018. In November 2017, Securitas UK was accredited as a Recognised Service Provider by the Living Wage Foundation – the only global security company to be recognised. Securitas has made a commitment to work towards paying all security officers the real Living Wage by the end of 2020 (currently £8.75 across the UK and £10.20 in London). The company has made a stron...

Securitas UK was proud to attend the British Forces Resettlement Services (BFRS) careers fair in Aldershot, on Thursday 24th May. Over 60 companies were in attendance on the day, including Royal Mail, Fujitsu, XPO Logistics and DHL. BFRS is a Community Interest Company (CIC), a social enterprise created in 2009 to support the armed forces community. They host career fairs across the country, to ensure companies are aware of the benefits of employing from this community. In February 2018, Securitas signed The Armed Forces Covenant, as a show of support for service leavers looking for a new ...