Experience

Minimal Risk Consultancy Limited

• United Kingdom
• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Employed as a retained security consultant Employed as a retained security consultant



PELLEGO SECURITY RISK CONSULTING LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Security and Investigations

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2022

  Managing Director of Pellego Security Risk Consulting Ltd. Pellego Security Risk Consulting are a totally independent security consultancy. Our aim is to provide high quality bespoke solutions in the most cost effective manner. No job is too small and no project to large for further information drop me a line. Managing Director of Pellego Security Risk Consulting Ltd. Pellego Security Risk Consulting are a totally independent security consultancy. Our aim is to provide high quality bespoke solutions in the most cost effective manner. No job is too small and no project to large for further information drop me a line.



Mitie

• United Kingdom
• Facilities Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Security Risk Specialist

  • Aug 2008 - Sep 2015

  • Providing bespoke security risk consultancy services including site security surveys and reviews to a wide range of blue chip customers, including the nuclear weapons and defence sector, international aerospace manufacturers, critical national infrastructure, conventional and nuclear power generation, global manufacturing and SME’s • Also providing advice and training on terrorism awareness, hostile reconnaissance and identification of explosive devices in the mail system, delivering… Show more • Providing bespoke security risk consultancy services including site security surveys and reviews to a wide range of blue chip customers, including the nuclear weapons and defence sector, international aerospace manufacturers, critical national infrastructure, conventional and nuclear power generation, global manufacturing and SME’s • Also providing advice and training on terrorism awareness, hostile reconnaissance and identification of explosive devices in the mail system, delivering comprehensive training to relevant personnel • Designed an audit process to assist higher educational organisations and universities to attain accreditation for the ACPO Secured Environment Award • Delivered free, security-related advice and support to charitable organisations, providing the last point of support to the seriously disadvantaged Key Achievements: • Authored and delivered a security risk management course to over 120 internal managers and external customer key staff • Co-authored a security excellence training course accredited by Middlesex University Nominated as the 2012 Training Initiative at the national Security Excellence Awards • Produced comprehensive risk management strategy and policy documents for a Non Departmental Government department • Established and provided a customer focused security consultancy service to all stakeholders internally and externally to the business Show less • Providing bespoke security risk consultancy services including site security surveys and reviews to a wide range of blue chip customers, including the nuclear weapons and defence sector, international aerospace manufacturers, critical national infrastructure, conventional and nuclear power generation, global manufacturing and SME’s • Also providing advice and training on terrorism awareness, hostile reconnaissance and identification of explosive devices in the mail system, delivering… Show more • Providing bespoke security risk consultancy services including site security surveys and reviews to a wide range of blue chip customers, including the nuclear weapons and defence sector, international aerospace manufacturers, critical national infrastructure, conventional and nuclear power generation, global manufacturing and SME’s • Also providing advice and training on terrorism awareness, hostile reconnaissance and identification of explosive devices in the mail system, delivering comprehensive training to relevant personnel • Designed an audit process to assist higher educational organisations and universities to attain accreditation for the ACPO Secured Environment Award • Delivered free, security-related advice and support to charitable organisations, providing the last point of support to the seriously disadvantaged Key Achievements: • Authored and delivered a security risk management course to over 120 internal managers and external customer key staff • Co-authored a security excellence training course accredited by Middlesex University Nominated as the 2012 Training Initiative at the national Security Excellence Awards • Produced comprehensive risk management strategy and policy documents for a Non Departmental Government department • Established and provided a customer focused security consultancy service to all stakeholders internally and externally to the business Show less



G4S

• United Kingdom
• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Employee Manager

  • May 2007 - Aug 2008

  G4S is the biggest security provider in the United Kingdom and also the second largest globally.G4S Total Security was a specialist sub-division providing dedicated security staff to the major clearing banks throughout the United Kingdom. The Employee Manager role oversees all aspects of welfare and discipline of the G4S contract staff including site managers and supervisors. The remit also carries the responsibility for identifying the training and development needs of existing staff and… Show more G4S is the biggest security provider in the United Kingdom and also the second largest globally.G4S Total Security was a specialist sub-division providing dedicated security staff to the major clearing banks throughout the United Kingdom. The Employee Manager role oversees all aspects of welfare and discipline of the G4S contract staff including site managers and supervisors. The remit also carries the responsibility for identifying the training and development needs of existing staff and identifying potential candidates for promotion within the company Key Achievements: • Conducted site risk assessments of Bullion and Cash Clearing Centres, Contact Centres, Data Storage and Processing Centres and high profile private banks • Developed the role to include the provision of high quality service to customers Show less G4S is the biggest security provider in the United Kingdom and also the second largest globally.G4S Total Security was a specialist sub-division providing dedicated security staff to the major clearing banks throughout the United Kingdom. The Employee Manager role oversees all aspects of welfare and discipline of the G4S contract staff including site managers and supervisors. The remit also carries the responsibility for identifying the training and development needs of existing staff and… Show more G4S is the biggest security provider in the United Kingdom and also the second largest globally.G4S Total Security was a specialist sub-division providing dedicated security staff to the major clearing banks throughout the United Kingdom. The Employee Manager role oversees all aspects of welfare and discipline of the G4S contract staff including site managers and supervisors. The remit also carries the responsibility for identifying the training and development needs of existing staff and identifying potential candidates for promotion within the company Key Achievements: • Conducted site risk assessments of Bullion and Cash Clearing Centres, Contact Centres, Data Storage and Processing Centres and high profile private banks • Developed the role to include the provision of high quality service to customers Show less



Netto Food Stores

• Security Manager

  • 2006 - 2007

  • Responsible for all technical and physical security matters, including leading and managing the in-house guard force at two large distribution centres • Managed the manned guarding force, consisting of 23 officers, ensuring their ability to perform effectively through the provision of effective leadership and support • Overseeing recruitment and selection process, identifying suitable candidates to minimise staff turnover • Delivering effective training and mentoring to new and… Show more • Responsible for all technical and physical security matters, including leading and managing the in-house guard force at two large distribution centres • Managed the manned guarding force, consisting of 23 officers, ensuring their ability to perform effectively through the provision of effective leadership and support • Overseeing recruitment and selection process, identifying suitable candidates to minimise staff turnover • Delivering effective training and mentoring to new and existing staff, adapting delivery style as required and monitoring progress to ensure development Key Achievements: • Restructured and reorganised a resistant and underperforming guard force into an efficient and credible organisation • Implemented security checking procedures to identify potential losses in excess of £1.5m • Achieved significant cost reductions following negotiation of security supplier contracts for CCTV and other security measures Show less • Responsible for all technical and physical security matters, including leading and managing the in-house guard force at two large distribution centres • Managed the manned guarding force, consisting of 23 officers, ensuring their ability to perform effectively through the provision of effective leadership and support • Overseeing recruitment and selection process, identifying suitable candidates to minimise staff turnover • Delivering effective training and mentoring to new and… Show more • Responsible for all technical and physical security matters, including leading and managing the in-house guard force at two large distribution centres • Managed the manned guarding force, consisting of 23 officers, ensuring their ability to perform effectively through the provision of effective leadership and support • Overseeing recruitment and selection process, identifying suitable candidates to minimise staff turnover • Delivering effective training and mentoring to new and existing staff, adapting delivery style as required and monitoring progress to ensure development Key Achievements: • Restructured and reorganised a resistant and underperforming guard force into an efficient and credible organisation • Implemented security checking procedures to identify potential losses in excess of £1.5m • Achieved significant cost reductions following negotiation of security supplier contracts for CCTV and other security measures Show less



Intec Security

• Owner and Director

• Security Consultant

  • Apr 2006 - Aug 2006

  • Providing consultancy services on a wide range of security issues to a varied customer base including individuals, small retail units and large security providers during new build and relocation of business • Identifying problems and objectives and delivering effective solutions • Advising on crime prevention and security measures to substantial manufacturing premises pre-closure • Producing high quality reports and research documentation on commission • Providing consultancy services on a wide range of security issues to a varied customer base including individuals, small retail units and large security providers during new build and relocation of business • Identifying problems and objectives and delivering effective solutions • Advising on crime prevention and security measures to substantial manufacturing premises pre-closure • Producing high quality reports and research documentation on commission



Grampian Country Food Group

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Security Advisor

  • Mar 2005 - Apr 2006

  • Responsible for security at 43 locations throughout the UK, Thailand and Brazil with over 25,000 staff • Managing all aspects of physical security for group sites and 250 farms, hatcheries and breeding units Key Achievements: • Successfully implemented SIA regulation across 26 manufacturing sites with diverse requirements, utilising contract security • Designed and authored a generic Group Security Incident guide implemented across all sites

• GROUP SECURITY MANAGER

  • Aug 1997 - Mar 2005

  • Responsible for all aspects of physical security for 16 food production sites across the UK employing 10,500 employees with an annual turnover £1.2bn • Managing manned guarding contracts, ensuring their consistent on time and on budget delivery • Leading the manned guarding force at the main UK site for 5 years, consisting of 27 officers • Responsible for the recruitment and selection process, and the training and development of personnel Key Achievements: • Conducted… Show more • Responsible for all aspects of physical security for 16 food production sites across the UK employing 10,500 employees with an annual turnover £1.2bn • Managing manned guarding contracts, ensuring their consistent on time and on budget delivery • Leading the manned guarding force at the main UK site for 5 years, consisting of 27 officers • Responsible for the recruitment and selection process, and the training and development of personnel Key Achievements: • Conducted security risk analysis reviews of new group acquisitions • Significantly reduced stock loss to non-auditable levels throughout the monitoring period following development of an effective loss prevention strategy at the flagship site • Established and maintained close working relationships with the Crime Intelligence Unit, Special Branch, Regional Drug Squad and local police agencies for regional and local issues • Advised on personal protection measures to counter Animal Rights Extremists threat, and liaised with National Extremist Counter Tactics Unit and local Special Branch Counter Terrorist Protection Officer



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Master at Arms

  • Oct 1994 - Jan 1997

  • Assistant Head of Security at the Royal Navy’s largest establishment and Western Europe’s largest military helicopter base, employing 3,500 naval personnel and 1,000 civilians. • Responsible for all aspects of physical and documentary security, preparation of reports and documentation to Command (Senior Management). • Advise on counter-terrorist procedures. • Co-ordination of security education, presentation of information at security lectures and forums. • Advising on personal… Show more • Assistant Head of Security at the Royal Navy’s largest establishment and Western Europe’s largest military helicopter base, employing 3,500 naval personnel and 1,000 civilians. • Responsible for all aspects of physical and documentary security, preparation of reports and documentation to Command (Senior Management). • Advise on counter-terrorist procedures. • Co-ordination of security education, presentation of information at security lectures and forums. • Advising on personal safety and security, supervising training modules of all personnel employed on security duties, including Incident Managers and Incident Scene Managers. • Identification of cost-reduction measures within the modernisation programme, enhancing physical security of the site and satellite establishments. • Liaison and exchange of information with external agencies involved in security, including Special Branch, Royal and Diplomatic Protection Groups, the Security Service, etc.

• Matelot!

  • Oct 1972 - Jan 1997

  Coastal Forces: Patrol vessels, Fishery Protection and Anti-gunrunning patrols. Submarine service: Can't say a lot! spent lots of time north of Norway and a couple of weeks in Rio! General service: Various ships and an Aircraft Carrier, several Frigate types etc. Falkland Islands immediately after the surrender, first of Naval Party 1242, Sworn Falkland Islands Police Constable 02/RN - POW processing and minefield hopscotch. Fleet Air Arm: Commando… Show more Coastal Forces: Patrol vessels, Fishery Protection and Anti-gunrunning patrols. Submarine service: Can't say a lot! spent lots of time north of Norway and a couple of weeks in Rio! General service: Various ships and an Aircraft Carrier, several Frigate types etc. Falkland Islands immediately after the surrender, first of Naval Party 1242, Sworn Falkland Islands Police Constable 02/RN - POW processing and minefield hopscotch. Fleet Air Arm: Commando Helicopter Operations Support Cell, Clockwork Cell - RNoAF Bardufoss Norway. Support Helicopter Force (Middle East) Gulf War 1 - Operation Granby/Desert Shield then Desert Storm. Spent 24 years having a great time interposed with some high octane adrenaline filled moments! And would do it all again at the drop of a hat, so long as I could have the same people with me..