Colin J. Eastaway

Co-Founder at The Block, Armed Forces Community Advice & Crisis Support CIC
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Liverpool, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Alex Bomberg, F.ISRM, MSyI

I have known Colin professionally for several years, as he has carried out a number of tasks for Intelligent Protection International Limited. Colin has always been diligent, professional and hard-working. Colin does not need micro-managing; he is most definitely a doer! If you are seeking a professional security operative, I would recommend Colin!

Christian Grandjean

Ive known Colin for years now and think I was maybe one of the first people from the industry on Ibiza he spoke to when he decided to expand his market. Ever since then ive only known him as a super professional and extremely experienced operative that delivers a very high level of service to his clients which im sure is the reason for his previous succes and his further succes in the future.

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Credentials

  • Media Safety Advisor Training
    Cosain Consultancy
    Jan, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • MOD Working Protection Dog Handler ( Level 3)
    British Army
    Jul, 2021
    - Oct, 2024
  • Security Management & security Consultancy (Level 4)
    BTEC
    Nov, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Protective Security (Level 3)
    Buckinghamshire New University Foundation Degree
    Jan, 2010
    - Oct, 2024
  • Plant Machinery City & Guilds NVQ
    NVQ Level 2
    Nov, 2004
    - Oct, 2024
  • First Response Emergency Care Level 3
    Ofqual
    Jan, 2023
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • The Block, Armed Forces Community Advice & Crisis Support CIC
    • Co-Founder
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      During Covid my self and a former comrade from SFSG decided to create a space for local veterans. The Block Armed Forces CIC is a fully volunteer run organisation that provides emergency accommodation options, short to mid term housing opportunities. Mental health, addiction, employment support and recovery pathways to ex-armed forces personnel in Liverpool Merseyside United Kingdom. The organisation is 2 years and 6 months old founded in November 2020 during the mist of the pandemic, it relies fully on volunteers to run all aspects of support and public donations to cover all costs during its daily operations. The organisation hopes to secure government, council or private funding in the near future in order to employ permanent staff to help run and manage the support service. Show less

  • Bee Safer K.D Ltd
    • United Kingdom
    • Security and Investigations
    • Consultant
      • Sep 2019 - Present

      Bee Safer K.D ltd are Specialists at deploying Revenue Protection Teams, event risk management, walk through metal detectors (Knife Arch) and portable advanced search lane teams at festivals & events. I am very proud of success Bee Safer has had post covid, and it is pleasure to see the event security industry willing to adopt new techniques to prevent modern days risks to their people, financial interest and their brand. Bee Safer also deliver risk mitigation strategies for the control of schools, businesses, pubs, night clubs, festivals and more. They pride themselves on being the first private hire pop up knife arch and walk through metal detector service in the U.K. The core of the management team and staff are former military and former government trained personnel delivering security, investigations, SIA search and specialist event risk management services. Show less

  • Private Security Ibiza ltd
    • Managing Director
      • Sep 2012 - Present

      In 2012 I founded the company using a specialist network of former U.K special forces security operators based across Europe, with a primary focus on the island of Ibiza & Mykonos. The PSI team deliver bespoke security services that include luxury real estate security management, asset protection, elite lifestyle security management and bespoke personal protection(PPO) services to celebrity profiles, private families, international business men and Women. Often operating alone or as part of a team PSI operators travel to numerous European cities on short and long term basis assignments. Show less

  • Logistics Security
    • Security and Investigations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Operations Manager
      • Oct 2020 - Apr 2023

      My role at Logistics Security was to manage security operations, giving direct support to numerous Blue Chip national clients, I was responsible for conducting site surveys & risk assessments at a vast and growing network of logistical partners. Delivering assignment planning and instructions to all security staff, asset protection and canine protection teams on the ground covering 365 days a year. I was largely responsible for all new candidate selection during the hiring process, additional training and daily the management of the security teams on distribution sites across the United Kingdom. One of my roles at the company was to manage the special operations including high value loss prevention and covert investigations. As the operations manager I was also responsible for the specialist security operator recruitment process. I enjoyed my two and half years in this position operating in the challenging era of international pandemic and into present day. I gained a lot of experience from this position and I enjoyed my time at Logistics People | Logistics Security but I made a personal decision to move on in April 2023. Show less

  • colineastaway.co.uk
    • VIP Close Protection and Risk Management
      • Sep 2016 - Apr 2023

      I have operated across the U.K for Merseyside Premier league football Clubs Liverpool FC & Everton FC security providers, I have conducted both residential security surveys and close protection services to the high profile families and high net worth clients in the U.K., Cheshire, warrington, Manchester, Southport, Merseyside, Formby and across the North West. I carry a wide spectrum of knowledge and experience in high profile personal protection and security consulting, I hold an expert skill set that includes the ability to conduct and deliver bespoke specialist security that is perfectly aligned to each individual client. I am qualified level 5 security consultant currently in year two of my Bsc Hons degree study. Show less

  • Control Risks
    • United Kingdom
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Risk Consultant & Armed Protective Security Detail Team Leader
      • Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

      Armed Protective Security Detail Team Leader at Control Risks services in North Rumaila Basra Iraq subcontracted to Woodgroup and Exxon Oil companies. My Role was to provide armed mobile protection in convoy and to small groups of clients on foot by team leading a protective security detail team of six that included four local national drivers and two other former military expats. Team size was more than often a three vehicle move in hostile environments. Protective driving, mutual support and attention to detail when planning was key to operational success and operational safety on a daily basis. Show less

    • Security Consultant at British Consulate, Erbil.
      • Feb 2017 - May 2017

      Provided armed close protection and risk consultancy services to high profile diplomatic, high ranking military and government bodies at the British Consulate and FCO in Erbil, Kurdistan in support of Collation forces in the fight against international terrorism . Operated as part of a team at the international private security and risk management company / Control Risk services limited. Commanding a three vehicle move in hostile environments. Protective driving, mutual support and attention to detail was key when planning for operational success and operational safety on a daily basis. Show less

  • GardaWorld International Protective Services
    • Armed Protective security services | Mobile Team Leader
      • Dec 2016 - Jan 2017

      Provided armoured protective security services to GAZPROM in Northern Iraq. Operating as part of team both team medic and team leader. Providing mobile security to the GAZProm base in Badra to Baghdad Iraq. Commanding a Team of three vehicle size in hostile environments. Protective driving, mutual support and attention to detail when planning was key to operational success and operational safety on a daily basis. Provided armoured protective security services to GAZPROM in Northern Iraq. Operating as part of team both team medic and team leader. Providing mobile security to the GAZProm base in Badra to Baghdad Iraq. Commanding a Team of three vehicle size in hostile environments. Protective driving, mutual support and attention to detail when planning was key to operational success and operational safety on a daily basis.

    • Armed Protective Security Team Member - (British Petroleum - BP)
      • Feb 2016 - May 2016

      Operated in Southern Iraq for Control risks services limited and British Petroleum(BP) the world's supermajor oil and gas company at Rumailia Oilfield operations Head Quarters (ROOHQ).Operated as Part of a armed six man team that provides daily protective journey management, HSE awareness and physical protective services directly to BP employees.Team size was more than often three vehicle move in hostile environments. Protective driving, mutual support and attention to detail when planning was key to operational success and operational safety on a daily basis. Show less

    • Protective Security Team Leader (Shell BGC)
      • Oct 2015 - Jan 2016

      Operated as a armed Protection team leader at Control Risks Services limited for Shell Gas at Basra gas company(BGC) Iraq. Ensuring that my team of 9 operate efficiently and effectively in a very demanding and difficult environment. Responsible for operational planning, risk assessing, risk mitigation, crisis management, health and safety, also safe route planning for my team and clients we protect. I managed my department with team tool box training, operational training, team administration, team equipment checks, and ensuring a safe and secure environment for all our clients is provided for all operations on a daily basis. The companies contract ended on January 1st 2016. Show less

  • Unity Resources Group
    • Singapore
    • Security and Investigations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Armed Diplomatic Close Protection Officer & Team Medic
      • Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

      In January 2016 I had a short trip to Baghdad Iraq to provide personal protection and medical cover at Australian and New Zealand embassy’s during a contractual change period. My role was to provide protection to a number of high ranking diplomatic clients located at the embassy within the Iraq capital city Baghdad Green Zone. Providing journey management to and from the both Red and Green zones, diplomatic high profile close protection, risk assessing,, medical emergency response and contingency planning during this short term assignment. Our team on the ground was four vehicle move inn hostile environments. Protective driving, mutual support and attention to detail when planning was key to operational success and operational safety on a daily basis. Show less

    • Armed Protective Security Team Leader (Unaoil)
      • Dec 2014 - May 2015

      During the winter of 2014 I operated in Southern Iraq as a security consultant and protection team leader for Control risks group(CRG). I was positioned with Unaoil who were contracted by BP in the South Rumailia oil fields. My tasks consisted of route planning, task organisation, mission preparation and mission leading, team administration and team training with the local national security drivers who assist us on the contracts. I was responsible for the teams company compliance including weapons, Rules for use of force, navigation, driving and medical. Team size was more than often three vehicle move in hostile environments. Protective driving, mutual support and attention to detail when planning was key to operational success and operational safety on a daily basis. Show less

  • Edinburgh International
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • Armed Protective Security Team Medic
      • Oct 2013 - Apr 2014

      Privately contracted by Edingburgh International as a Close protection team medic providing personnel and asset protection to employees working at BP, shel oil and gas, petrofac, and Tekfen in the south of Iraq (Basra). Privately contracted by Edingburgh International as a Close protection team medic providing personnel and asset protection to employees working at BP, shel oil and gas, petrofac, and Tekfen in the south of Iraq (Basra).

    • Armed Protection Security Team Leader & Medic.
      • Oct 2012 - May 2013

      November 2012 to April 2013 I Operated In Iraq as team leader for the Private Security company Garda-world for The Tekfen Project in Basra. I was a 2ic/Team Medic before taking up the role as Team Leader, I trained the team of 6 PSD on, VIP protection, weapon drills, Vehicle drills, First Aid, Contact drills and Vehicle casualty extraction management. November 2012 to April 2013 I Operated In Iraq as team leader for the Private Security company Garda-world for The Tekfen Project in Basra. I was a 2ic/Team Medic before taking up the role as Team Leader, I trained the team of 6 PSD on, VIP protection, weapon drills, Vehicle drills, First Aid, Contact drills and Vehicle casualty extraction management.

  • Olive Group (A Constellis Company)
    • United States
    • Security and Investigations
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Armed Protection Security Team Leader & Medic.
      • Mar 2010 - May 2012

      I was a 2ic/TeamMedic before taking up the role as Team Leader in Oct 2010 operating as part of an Expat and local national security team, providing CP and asset protection in support of an International American found commercial oil development company in Southern Iraq, a year later I was to Shell Oil and gas more to the north of the country in Majnoon as one of the senior team leaders. In Basra I was responsible for the protection of the clients and rig sites and managed the security on a 12hrs on 12hrs shift, route planning, and client safety during transport to and from the rigs and the(soc) south oil company meetings or to and from the Airports in Iraq. I trained the team of 8 PSD on site security, duty’s of a sentry, VIP protection, weapon drills, Vehicle drills, First Aid, Contact drills up to a rapid QRF to support the drilling rig sites and other mobile task teams. I was responsible for management and welfare of the Expat and LN (local national) Operators in my team. Show less

  • PARACHUTE REGIMENT & SFSG
    • Special Forces Support Group(SFSG) operations team leader and physical training instructor.
      • May 2005 - Mar 2010

      Served as a operations team leader in the parachute regiment and Special Forces support Group on operations worldwide. I led specialist teams and fighting platoon sections on training and operations subject to the UK. Special forces secrecy act. As the company’s fitness instructor I was also responsible for organising many of the physical fitness assessments for all soldiers and officers at the Special forces support group unit set out by the commanding officer. Served as a operations team leader in the parachute regiment and Special Forces support Group on operations worldwide. I led specialist teams and fighting platoon sections on training and operations subject to the UK. Special forces secrecy act. As the company’s fitness instructor I was also responsible for organising many of the physical fitness assessments for all soldiers and officers at the Special forces support group unit set out by the commanding officer.

  • The Parachute Regiment
    • India
    • Defense & Space
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Infantry NCO. British Army 1PARA
      • Jan 2001 - May 2005

      In 2001 I joined The First battalion the Parachute regiment, Main tasks to provide Navigational skills,Team work and personal fitness to keep inline with the operational tempo of the United kingdoms toughest infantry regiment. In 2005 I was promoted to non commissioned Officer (NCO) and led Teams on UK counter terrorism Operations , overseas war time duty'a and overseas exercises in countrys like Africa,Iraq,Afghanistan,Oman, and Northern Ireland. Details subject to UK secrecy. In 2001 I joined The First battalion the Parachute regiment, Main tasks to provide Navigational skills,Team work and personal fitness to keep inline with the operational tempo of the United kingdoms toughest infantry regiment. In 2005 I was promoted to non commissioned Officer (NCO) and led Teams on UK counter terrorism Operations , overseas war time duty'a and overseas exercises in countrys like Africa,Iraq,Afghanistan,Oman, and Northern Ireland. Details subject to UK secrecy.

Education

  • U.K Special Forces Support Group (SFSG)
    Multiple Team Leader, Section Commander
    2005 - 2010
  • Buckinghamshire New University
    Bsc (Hons), Security Consultancy
    2022 - 2024
  • 1st Battalion The Parachute Regiment
    Soldiering , Commanding and training instruction. Operational deployment & counter terrorism U.K., Section Commander
    2001 - 2010
  • INTEL Advanced Covert Surveillance course
    Level 4 certificate, Advanced Covert surveillance course
    2019 - 2019
  • Control Risks Services Training School.
    BTEC - Security Management & Consultancy Level(4), Pass
    2015 - 2016
  • SIA Licensed Close Protection & Certified Security Consultant
    Persons, Security Consultancy & Security Management
    2010 - 2015
  • | Operations Manager | SMSC | Special Forces Support Group Veteran | Military Working Dog Handler | Media Advisor | High Risk Close Protection |

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