Ward Security Limited is an award winning company providing bespoke security solutions from manned guarding services to dog patrol teams, alarm response and keyholding services, for both private and public sector organisations throughout London, the Midlands and the South of England. http://www.ward-security.co.uk/ http://www.ward-security.co.uk/rss_logo.jpg http://www.ward-security.co.uk/ Ward Security dog handler scoops top safety award A Bromley security officer who’s halved crime rates in the town’s central parks has scooped a prestigious award in the annual Safer Bromley Awards. Neal Beck, a dog handler from Rochester-based Ward Security, was one of a number of ‘unsung heroes’ who picked up awards for helping make the borough a safer place this year. The event was organised by the Safer Bromley Partnership that brings together the police, http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=7 Security was the theme of the night when more than 100 staff and clients recently attended Ward Security’s second Annual Employee Awards Dinner. Held at Oakwood House in Maidstone, Kent, guests were treated to an enlightening speech by Keith Hanson, chief exhibitor of the Crown Jewels and the man responsible for the security of all the jewels in the Tower of London. But it was the Ward Security employees honoured on the night that were the real ‘jewels’, all of who had http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=9 Ward Security Limited announces the following winners of the Employee of the Month award for March 2009: For London – Malcolm Robertson david Malcolm has been nominated for this award because of his continuous flexibility with providing cover at the site at short notice and dealing with any problems that occur on site efficiently.  Malcolm is a long standing member of the Ward Security team and his ongoing commitment and dedication is highly regarded by the Company Site: http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=13 Ward Security Limited are pleased to announce the following winners of the Employee of the Month award for April 2009. For London –Gasper Fernandes Gasper has been nominated for this award because of his excellent performance on site, in particular for his assistance and professionalism when dealing with a potentially serious flood on site which occurred recently. Site: Hyde Southbank Homes  For Midlands –Bernie Nihill Bernie has been nominated for this http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=14 Ward Security Limited has announced the following winners of the Employee of the Month award for May 2009. For Midlands –Michael Lee Michael has been nominated for this award because of his continuous flexibility for covering shifts at the last minute and for his ongoing dedication to the site at Windmill Shopping Centre and also to the Company. The commitment that he has shown is highly regarded and he is a valuable asset to the Midlands region.   Site: Windmill Shopping http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=16 Ward Security recently enrolled in the Silver Fox external audit scheme. This scheme is independently run by The Security Watchdog to improve the level of on-site performance of security teams across the UK through independent audits. Over the years, the Silver Fox Audit programme has been widely identified by security companies, their clients and in-house establishments alike as the most desirable and cost effective on-site audit offering in the industry at a time where regulators mandate http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=19 Ward Security Limited has announced the following winners of the Employee of the Month award for June 2009. For Midlands – Mohammed Khan Mohammed has been nominated for this award in recognition of his outstanding performance during the recent Silver Fox audit that occurred on site.  His performance was exemplary and the commitment shown to his role is highly regarded.   Site: Hagley Road, on behalf of Cushman & Wakefield For South – John http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=20 Some of the biggest names in the security industry were in attendance to see this year’s winners in Ward Security’s third Annual Employee Awards Dinner. With security and equality very much the themes for the night, guest of honour was Baroness Ruth Henig CBE, chairman of the Security Industry Authority. “I was extremely pleased to be able to participate in the awards presentation,” said Baroness Henig. “The event emphasised all the qualities which are so http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=31 Ward Security Limited has announced the following winners of the Employee of the Month award for November 2009. For Response – Jack Goodayle Jack has been nominated for this award in recognition of his continued excellent performance in your role as a Bexley Park Warden.  The reliability and commitment that Jack shows towards his role and the Company is held in very high regard and the professionalism and flexibility that he continuously shows towards his duties is highly http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=30 Ward Security is one of two new sponsors for the prestigious 2010 Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards. Having already sponsored the Medway Business Awards, the Rochester-based bespoke security solutions provider is joining an illustrious list of local sponsors for the Awards, which has enjoyed a successful five years of growth. Last year’s overall winner for the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards 2009 was construction and civil engineers, Livis Limited, based in http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=29 Ward Security Limited has announced the following winners of the Employee of the Month award for October 2009. For London – Peter Smith Peter has been nominated for this award in recognition of his outstanding performance on site, and his continued dedication and commitment to his team , site and the Company.  Peter is always flexible and adaptable to suit the needs of the site, and his work and dedicated attitude are highly commended.   Site: Wood Street, on http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=28 Ward Security has taken on an apprentice as part of the Government-approved scheme to enable young people to learn while they work. And Louise Wright is already proving her worth to the Rochester-based business, engaging with clients and becoming a valuable member of the administration team. A student at Mid Kent College, Louise decided to apply for an Apprenticeship in Business Administration. Funded by the Learning and Skills Council, this will see her work towards a National http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=25 Ward Security has further strengthened its credentials as one of the leading security providers in the South East by being shortlisted twice in a national security awards competition. Not only that, but the Rochester-based bespoke security provider has also gained a ‘Special Commendation’ in a separate national on-site audit scheme. The company has been nominated for Security Guarding Company of the Year and, through Lee Gleeson, for Contract Security Manager of the Year in the http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=23 Ward Security Limited has announced the following winners of the Employee of the Month award for September 2009. For London – Phil Clark Phil has been nominated for this award in recognition of his outstanding performance on site and for the high standard of security that he has implemented on site since starting. His performance is always exemplary and the professionalism and flexibility that he continuously shows towards his duties is highly commended.   Site: Park Lane, on http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=27 Three handlers from Ward Security’s dog patrol team have proved they are the ‘top dogs’ by taking the top three placings in the company’s inaugural internal dog trials.   Overseen by Pete Williams, the Rochester-based security company’s associate director of response and former police dog trainer, the trials were designed to test the handlers’ skills with their dogs – and to choose the top three individuals to go through to the National http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=22 Ward Security Limited has announceed the following winners of the Employee of the Month award for August 2009. For London – Keith Driscoll Keith has been nominated for this award in recognition of his outstanding performance during the recent Silver Fox audit that occurred on site.  His performance was exemplary and the commitment shown to his role is highly regarded.   Site: Eastcheap, on behalf of Wereldhave For South – Marcus Wilsdon Marcus has been http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=26 Ward Security recently enrolled in the Silver Fox external audit scheme. This scheme is independently run by The Security Watchdog to improve the level of on-site performance of security teams across the UK through independent audits. Over the years, the Silver Fox Audit programme has been widely identified by security companies, their clients and in-house establishments alike as the most desirable and cost effective on-site audit offering in the industry at a time where regulators mandate http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=21 Ward Security has secured a prestigious new contract with the South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT) that saw the Kent company beat off strong local competition to win. SEPT is one of the largest NHS providers in the country of health and social care services for people with mental health problems and people with learning disabilities.   In South Essex, it covers a population of around 715,000, and has an annual income of around £100 million to deliver http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=18 Ward Security is one of the first members to join a new contract security industry initiative named ‘The Aspire 100’ launched by The Security Watchdog, the international security risk services group. The initiative is designed to offer industry representation to national, regional and local member companies who already participate in the Security Industry Association’s ACS (Approved Contractor Scheme) but who are not currently ranked in the Infologue Top 20 Guarding http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=17 Ward Security has become one of the main sponsors of the prestigious 2009 Medway Business Awards, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary. The Rochester-based bespoke security solutions provider, which itself won Medway Business of the Year in 2003, joins a list of high profile sponsors for the Awards, which has attracted more than 1,000 entries in its 25 years With more than £5,000 up for grabs in prizes and a lavish gala evening for the finalists at Priestfield, home to http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=15 Award-winning bespoke security provider Ward Security has further strengthened the credentials of its dog handling section by becoming one of only a handful of companies to achieve National Association of Security Dog Users (NASDU) Inspected status. The achievement sees the Rochester-based company join only three other businesses in the country to hold NASDU Inspected status, the prestigious accreditation that is now the national standard for all security dogs. In addition to the http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=12 A group of dementia carers from Rainham were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Tower of London recently –courtesy of Rochester-based Ward Security. The 35-strong party, all members of the Alzheimer’s Society Carers’ Support Group, which meets every Friday in Rainham, were coached up to the world-famous tourist attraction where they were met by none other than Keith Hanson, chief exhibitor of the Crown Jewels - and the man personally responsible for the security of all http://www.ward-security.co.uk/news_read.aspx?n=10