Training and Careers

Corps Security has partnered with MoonHub to deliver virtual reality training to its security officers at two London sites. More than 70 officers at BNP Paribas and the Royal Opera House will undertake the immersive and interactive training on topics including patrolling, managing protests, dealing…

Skills for Security (SfS) has begun the first induction on its new pilot scheme as part of a partnership with Corps Security. The scheme, ‘Team Leader and Supervisor Apprenticeship’ covers seven major aspects from organisational culture and strategy to self and project management. The course…

From minimising risk in a connected banking environment to keeping up with emerging technologies and reopening offices safely, the finance sector faces unique challenges when it comes to physical security. The Future of Access Control: Best Practices for Banking and Finance is an interactive, 90-minute…

Alex Cormack has joined Newcastle-based Lycetts Risk Management Services (LRMS), the risk management arm of the Lycetts Group. Alex brings with him more than 14 years of risk management experience, including inspection manager roles with Smulders UK, Siemens and Rix Renewables, and most recently, NE…

CIS, a leading security company in the UK, today announces the appointment of Steve Hall as Director Corporate Strategy. Steve previously served as Chief Executive at Ultimate Security, growing that company to £85m turnover under his leadership.  Steve’s new role will lead the design of…

Skills for Security, the wholly owned subsidiary of the British Security Industry Association, has relocated to Warrington to a new larger training centre and launched a new website and brand identity. As well as offering advice and courses designed for anyone wishing to become an…

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has launched an eLearning course to help NSI approved companies understand and apply the requirements of the revised Code of Practice BS 7858:2019 ‘Screening of Individuals Working in a Secure Environment’. This introductory course is available to all who wish…

The world has become a dangerous and unpredictable place. Covid-19, terrorism, Brexit, and the rise of cyber-crime have all added uncertainty to everyday life and this has a particular impact on business. To help companies deal with increased risks and uncertainties, the University of Salford,…

VIPRE UK and Ireland has announced the release of its Security Awareness Training (SAT) Programme, an online learning solution that builds practical, cost-effective security awareness for an organisation’s employees. As businesses have had to transform to remote working, and with an increase of Covid-19 related…

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has decided to postpone the introduction of new licence-linked qualifications until April 2021. The SIA has spoken to industry, awarding organisations, and training providers who have outlined the difficulties they face during the current pandemic. In view of these challenges…