The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) has announced the addition of five new members to its core committee, aiming to strengthen industry standards and public safety in collaboration with security authorities and government bodies.
S12 is focused on addressing critical issues, enhancing professionalism, and reshaping the perception of the security guarding sector.
Latest Round of Nominations
S12 was compelled by the strengths and diversity of candidates to expand its selection to four new members
Initially seeking two new members, the S12 was compelled by the strengths and diversity of candidates to expand its selection to four new members.
The new appointees include Keith Middleton, Managing Director of Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd, Steven Moore, Managing Director of OCS, Kieran Mackie, Managing Director of Amulet Security, and Simon Alderson, CEO of First Response Group Ltd.
These appointments are part of an effort to ensure a balanced committee by inviting representatives from both large and medium-sized companies.
Representatives from Large Companies
The nomination round sought candidates from five large companies, resulting in a committee now comprising representatives from five large, three medium, and five small businesses. This balance is designed to better address the various interests within the security industry.
Balance is designed to better address the various interests within the security industry
Paul Evans, Chair of the Security Guarding Leadership Group, expressed appreciation for all nominees and highlighted the diverse skills brought by the new members.
"The appointments of Keith Middleton, Steven Moore, Kieran Mackie, and Simon Alderson are all a major win for us, and between them they have a wide range of skills and experience that will be invaluable in helping the S12 achieve its goals. We welcome them all to the team and look forward to them getting stuck in—there’s a lot to do," stated Evans.
Additional Appointment and Future Plans
Alongside these appointments, Abbey Petkar of Magenta Security Services joins the committee following a previous resignation. "Abbey was the next runner-up in the small business category in that initial voting round, and I equally look forward to benefiting from his years of experience and expertise in the Security Guarding industry," Evans noted.
Looking forward, the S12 plans to introduce two non-Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) board seats to ensure broader inclusivity. This initiative aims to enhance engagement with government entities on pressing issues such as Mandatory Business Licensing, Martyn’s Law, labor exploitation, and elevating professional standards across the sector.
The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) is delighted to welcome five new members to its core committee.
The S12 brings together security leaders to work as a collective with the Government, Security Industry Authority, and the Security Minister. Their mandate is to address and elevate critical industry issues, promote higher standards and professionalism, enhance public safety, and positively shape the perception of the security guarding sector.
Latest round of nominations
While the group was initially seeking two new members in its latest round of nominations, the strength and breadth of candidates led to four being invited to join.
It is strengthened by the appointments of:
- Keith Middleton, Managing Director of Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd
- Steven Moore, Managing Director of OCS
- Kieran Mackie, Managing Director of Amulet Security
- Simon Alderson, CEO of First Response Group Ltd
Representatives from five large companies
It was stated that preference would be given to representatives from large and medium companies in this nomination round to help provide a more balanced committee. As nominations were received from two large and two medium firms, all four have been offered a place.
These appointments provide complete balance to the S12, which will now be made up of representatives from five large companies, three medium, and five small businesses.
New appointments are a major win for the S12
Paul Evans, Chair of the Security Guarding Leadership Group, said: “We thank all those who put themselves forward to give up their time and resources to help drive positive change in the security industry."
“The appointments of Keith Middleton, Steven Moore, Kieran Mackie and Simon Alderson are all a major win for us, and between them they have a wide range of skills and experience that will be invaluable in helping the S12 achieve its goals. We welcome them all to the team and look forward to them getting stuck in – there’s a lot to do. These latest appointments also help balance out the committee in terms of the type and size of businesses represented."
“Finally, we also warmly welcome Abbey Petkar of Magenta Security Services, who joins the committee following a resignation from the previous nomination round. Abbey was the next runner-up in the small business category in that initial voting round, and I equally look forward to benefiting from his years of experience and expertise in the Security Guarding industry.”
Non-ACS representation
The S12 has also confirmed plans to introduce two non-ACS board seats in the New Year.
This will help ensure even broader inclusivity and representation as the group continues to engage with Government, the Home Office and the Security Industry Authority on critical issues such as Mandatory Business Licensing, Martyn’s Law, labor exploitation and raising professional standards across the sector.
About the S12
The S12 meets regularly with the Security Minister, the Home Office and the SIA to drive the highest professional standards across the industry. The core committee lead a number of workstreams across a variety of areas, including MR8, Labour Exploitation, Training Malpractice, SIA Business Approval Scheme, Martyn’s Law and Integrated Policing and Private Security.
The committee is so far being supported by more than 400 people from across the industry who are helping to represent the interests of the industry with one united voice, while working to raise standards, shape policy and improve public safety.
