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.
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 therefore strengthened by the appointments of:
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, labour 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.
To find out more, or to join a workstream, please visit www.securityleaders.co.uk/workstreams.
Leaders from across the security industry who are passionate about driving positive change in the sector are being sought to join the newly formed Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12).
Set up at the request of Government, the S12’s mission is to represent the interests of the industry with one united voice, working alongside Security Minister Dan Jarvis to help raise standards, shape policy, and improve public safety.
An initial 10 leaders were elected by the industry to form S12’s core committee ahead of its inauguration on October 1, but the desire has always been to ensure the representation is balanced and reflective of the entire industry.
Nominations are now open for CEOs, managing directors, or owners who would like their company to take a leading role in championing the sector. Nominations can be filled in and submitted via this S12 application form.
The nomination window closes at 10am on Monday, December 15, and all candidates will be listed on the S12 Leadership Group website, ready for voting to open on Wednesday, December 17, at 10am.
To ensure fair and representative membership, preference for the vacant seats will be given to large and medium organisations first, followed by smaller organisations, in line with S12’s original and previously communicated Terms of Reference.
The existing 10 seats are held by three large organisations (annual turnover of £100m+) and six smaller organisations (annual turnover less than £30m), plus a trade association seat. They are supported by two governance roles.
Elected company representatives pay an annual contribution to help fund the S12’s activities based on their company’s size and turnover. All funding bands and candidate criteria can be viewed in the S12 Terms of Reference.
Members serve a minimum two-year term, with an expectation that the role will involve a time commitment of around 20 days per year. This includes meetings (mainly online) and regular travel to London for in-person government meetings.
Paul Evans, Chair, Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) said:
“It was always the intention to form a core committee of motivated members who will each play a leading role in driving forward the objectives of the S12. The overall aim is to represent the views of the whole industry so that we can leave it in a better place than we found it.
“We’re looking for passionate and dedicated people - it’s a significant commitment of time and resources, but also a unique opportunity to finally bring about the changes that we all know are needed.
“The S12 isn’t just about the board members though. It’s about collaborating with the wider industry to make sure as many voices as possible are represented and heard. Committee members lead on key areas of work, identified through an industry consultation, in partnership with hundreds of people who have already registered to join workstream groups.
“With this next round of nominations, we’re hoping to strengthen the team even further as we work towards delivering positive change.”
Core criteria for candidates
Election process and timeline
Voting will open from 10am on Wednesday, December 17, until 10am on Friday, January 2, with elected members to be revealed the following week.
Votes can be cast by ACS companies operating in an SIA-licensable activity within scope. More details on the voting process will be available via the S12 website.
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. Its work is informed by data, insights from trade associations, and collaborations on initiatives such as the proposed Security Skills Academy.
