Striving for excellence

Ward is now carbon neutral against its Scope 1 & 2 emissions, having invested in international offset projects through Carbon Footprint Ltd. in support of its commitment to a sustainable future.

Awarded by Diversiton, Ward is proud to have achieved the Diversity Champion Award and International Inclusion Award 2021 – 2022.

The Disability Confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to the workplace. Being committed to this scheme means we can draw from the widest possible pool of talent and demonstrates our commitment to treat all employees fairly.

Ward Security Holdings Limited currently holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) status for the provision of Key Holding, Public Space CCTV and Security Guarding.

In alignment with our company values and as a firm supporter of this initiative, our policy is to provide a living wage option within all our costings as we believe it benefits all parties. As people are our product, is it essential that they are motivated and rewarded, which in turn drives the quality we aspire to provide.

Aligning ourselves with the standards of NASDU ensures we meet both the high operational standards expected by our clients whilst always considering the welfare of the animals under our care. Ali Tod, our Head of Canine, is a NASDU accredited instructor in General Purpose, Narcotics, Weapons Recovery and Explosive Search.

Inspiration in HR Winner 2021

Cyber Essentials is a Government-backed, industry-supported scheme to help organisations protect themselves against common online threats.

Ward are a Premium Partner of the Global Counter Terrorism Network, TINYg. For more information, go to www.tinyg.info

The City Security Council was originally established as a collective of premier security companies based in the City of London. The group's key objective was to work in close collaboration with and support of the City of London Police and City of London Corporation in times of crisis or when any significant major event took place in the city. Since its inception, the group has grown considerably in membership and its remit has also evolved. The CSC is now recognised as a leading and authoritative voice of the security industry and one that represents the interests of thousands of security officers.

The UK’s largest professional membership body for security professionals, with around 4,500 members to date. Working to promote the highest possible standards of integrity and professional competence in the business of security. Corporate Partners work to help the Security Institute deliver quality to the sector, value to organisations and confidence to society.

The IS 9000 family of quality management system standards is designed to help organisations ensure they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders while meeting statutory and regulatory requirements related to a product or service.

ISO 14001 is the international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS). It provides a framework that an organisation can follow, rather than establishing environmental performance requirements.

ISO 45001 is an internationally applied British Standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.

ISO 22301 provides a framework to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve a business continuity management system.

CHAS (The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme) was created by experienced health and safety professionals in 1997 to improve health and safety standards across the UK.

In partnership with the Association of London Government (ALG), CHAS was a key developer of the core criteria held in the Approved Code of Practice which supported the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (now recognised as CDM 2015) and is a founder member of SSIP (Safety Schemes in Procurement).

Provide training, resources and guidance for us to demonstrate best practice, reduce risk and promote health and wellbeing.

The Approved Contract Scheme Pacesetters membership is made up of Contract Security Guarding Companies who are in the top 15% benchmarking and achievement levels set by the Security Industry Authority Approved Contractor Scheme. We are an ACS Pacesetter member and one of our canine team was awarded a Security Officer of Distinction award at the ACS Pacesetters Annual Awards.

A partnership between law enforcement agencies, local and national government organisations and private sector businesses to provide a platform to facilitate and communicate issues surrounding security and business resilience.

The SafeContractor accreditation scheme checks that we meet the necessary requirements around health and safety, equal opportunities, diversity and environmental management practices.

Constructionline Gold demonstrates that the organisation has been subjected to increased scrutiny around governance and risk management.

Prosure360 illustrates to clients that companies take Health & Safety, as well as standards more broadly, seriously.

This award is given to employers who have made demonstrable achievements in promoting staff mental health, demonstrating progress and impact over time.

The Healthy Workplace programme helps businesses of all sizes become healthier places to work. By continuing as a healthy workplace and showing our wider influence, we have achieved Platinum Award.

Ward is an approved HABC Training Centre. For more information go to: www.highfieldqualifications.com/about-us

The Supply Chain Sustainability School is the key industry-led organisation for driving the improvement of sustainability knowledge and skills throughout the value chain. By showing commitment and dedication to our sustainability agenda, we have reached Gold status.

Ward is an Approved Installer Partner for CLD. The Partner Network includes fencing installers across the UK. Partners are selected based on all aspects of their business and installation service to ensure professionalism and attention to detail.

Ward is a member of the SSIP scheme. SSIP is a membership or umbrella body that aims to encourage and maximise mutual recognition between SSIP member schemes where it is practicable to do so.