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Professional security services across the UK and Ireland

Protecting people, premises and customers across hospitality, retail and leisure, major events and stadia with tailored security solutions.

Professional Security is now in Ireland

Established experience. Local Irish leadership. One trusted security partner across the UK and Ireland.

Build your career with Professional Security

Join our growing team of Security Officers, Door Supervisors and Spectator Safety Stewards working across the UK and Ireland.

Professional security services across the UK and Ireland

Professional Security provides tailored security services for hospitality venues, retail and leisure destinations, commercial premises, multi-site operators and major events across the UK and Ireland. Our established UK operation includes more than 7,000 SIA-licensed security professionals working across over 2,000 sites. In Ireland, our locally recruited teams are supported by dedicated Irish leadership and the operational experience, systems and service standards that clients already know and trust.

From independent venues to national and international portfolios, we tailor every solution to the premises, people and risks involved. Our services include Door Supervision, Security Guarding, Event Security and Spectator Safety, Close Protection, and Retail Security and Loss Prevention. Whether you operate one location or multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, we provide the local delivery, consistent standards and responsive support needed to keep your operation safe, compliant and running smoothly.

Professional Security holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme status for Security Guarding, Door Supervision and Close Protection within the UK. Services in the Republic of Ireland are delivered in accordance with applicable Private Security Authority licensing requirements.

Security services designed around your operation

Every organisation has different people, premises and risks to protect. We work with clients to understand their environment and develop a security solution that supports both safety and the wider customer or employee experience.

One security partner across the UK and Ireland

For businesses operating across multiple locations, managing different security providers can create inconsistent standards, fragmented reporting and unnecessary complexity.

Professional Security combines central oversight and consistent service standards with locally recruited teams and responsive operational leadership. This allows clients to work with one trusted security partner while retaining effective delivery at site level.

We support national portfolios, growing multi-site operators and independent businesses – providing solutions that can adapt as their operations evolve.

Martyn’s Law: What You Need to Know

Preparing venues and events for the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act

Martyn’s Law is set to introduce new legal requirements for venues and events, placing greater responsibility on those who control premises to prepare for and respond to potential terrorist threats.

At Professional Security, we support our clients by providing trained security professionals, operational expertise and practical guidance to help strengthen their preparedness.

Read our Martyn’s Law guidance and understand what the legislation means for your venue.

Latest News & Insights

Stay informed with updates, industry news, and expert insights from across Professional Security.

Work with us

Do you wish to build a career in the security industry? Work with leading brands across the UK and build a rewarding security career with Professional Security.

We currently have vacancies across the country. Whether you wish to apply for a role in security or join our business support services team, click the link below to browse through our latest vacancies.

Proven standards and operational excellence

Professional Security achieved an outstanding score of +140 in the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme audit, placing us within the top 1% of UK security providers.

The ACS evaluates organisations across areas including workforce development, service delivery, risk management and strategic planning. This achievement demonstrates the quality, governance and operational standards behind our UK delivery and the established systems supporting our continued growth.

Our services in the Republic of Ireland are delivered in line with relevant Private Security Authority licensing requirements.

 

A door supervisor from Professional Security guarding a bar

Victoria Hatton - Concept Taverns

Working with Professional has been a breath of fresh air, from the very beginning of the relationship the transition was made very smooth and seamless and since then any issues have been fixed and resolved quickly and efficiently. A great company to work with and would highly recommend.

Amber Wood - Cosy Club

We have worked with Professional for over 5 years and they’re a true partner to our business. Always accessible, responsive, and responsible, Professional not only understand the hospitality sector they also contribute to the customer experience and assist our Management teams at critical times. Professional operate in a different league to other suppliers I have worked with historically and are a pleasure to partner with.

Scott Moyle - Hollywood Bowl

We have been working with Professional for over 2 years now and have been really pleased with the service they have delivered for us in our centres across the UK. Their approach is very different to the other security companies that we have worked with and the weekly transparency on performance they give us has been hugely valuable.

Paul Kelly - McDonalds

The Professional Security operations team knowledge and expertise in the QSR sector brings huge benefits to our relationship. I have always found them to be an incredibly proactive partner who are committed to keeping our restaurants a safe environment.

Russell Quelch - Rekom

Professional Security have been a one of our key partners for us over a number of years. The post pandemic challenges within the sector are no secret and therefore having a great working relationship and team to support our business needs were vital. The Senior management are extremely responsive to our ever-changing needs. Their recruitment and training deliver on every aspect in the ever change legislative world of security ensuring our venues are fully staffed, achieving our number one priority of guest safety every time we open the doors.

Neil Williamson - Popeyes

Popeyes UK have worked with Professional since we opened the business in November 2021. We always find them to be extremely professional and can provide us with any required security as and when required, no matter where we are in the UK. We have opened over 20 new restaurants in 2023 and their ability to increase security as the business demands has been a great added benefit. The security personnel who work in our restaurants are always well dressed, great with our employees and guests and are a pleasure to have around.

Ben Warren - Roxy Leisure

We switched our full estate to Professional and we have been really pleased with how things have gone. The transition from our old provider was seamless. The calibre and quality of the guards along with the support we get out in the field from Professional is on a completely new level to our old supplier.

Adam Jones - Tattu

We have enjoyed working with Professional Security for a number of years now across our portfolio of restaurants. The company understand the importance of service in hospitality and as such ensure the right team are selected for each venue as an extension of the Tattu brand.

FAQs

We would like to hear from you

Whether you are a business looking to secure your venue or an individual looking to build a career in security, we are here to help you. Send us a message and one of our team members will get in touch with you.