The regional winners of the Security Personnel Awards at the 2023 British Security Awards have been announced! After a record number of entries, over 50 officers and teams from across the UK were recognised for their commitment to keeping people, places and property safe over the last year.

We are delighted to announce success in the following categories:

‘Best Team – Regional’ – Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre

‘Best Team – Regional’ – The Brewery Shopping Centre

‘Security Manager of the Year – Regional’ – Roger Mitchell

The Security Team at Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre are nothing short of exceptional, and are frequently praised by our client, tenants, members of the public and the emergency services. The team were put forward for recognition by MAN Commercial Protection after an outstanding 12 months. The team are confident first-aiders and are able to assist in a wide-range of challenging and dangerous situations that have occurred on site, including being first responders to a cardiac arrest that happened in the cinema.

Centre General Manager, Mark Welsby, said of the team’s work this year, “I could list for hours the number of incidents the team deal with on a daily basis from the basics of Health and Safety checks to ensuring that the centre is a safe, clean, and fun destination for our customers to visit.”

Our Parrs Wood Entertainment team are excellent role models to others in our company; they never hesitate to go above and beyond what is required of them, get involved where needed, and always maintain professional standards and communication.

This is the second year running that The Brewery Security Team have won the ‘Best Team’ category for the London area; a fantastic achievement for the 14 security officers involved.

This extraordinary team and were put forward for recognition by MAN Commercial Protection after another outstanding 12 months during which the team have received praise for their handling of exceptional and traumatic events, including suicides, armed robbery attempts, anti-social behaviour, and assaults.

Stuart Wilson, Centre Manager at The Brewery Shopping Centre, explained, “Nearly every member of the team has had to deal with a suicidal member of the public including a very aggressive repeat visitor.  They have done so with compassion, professionalism, and bravery.  Their actions have also supported a vulnerable female to be re-homed in more secure accommodation to stop repeatedly returning to site and threatening suicide.  They have recently supported the police investigations to identify suspects in a stabbing, have dealt with 2 firearms offences and have had to deal with a death.  All of these things are way over and above their expected duty, yet they keep managing to deal with every single situation put in front of them as individuals but most importantly as a team.”

On hearing the regional winners announcement, Stuart added, “Absolutely fantastic news – what an achievement not once but 2 years in a row.  We all know they’re a very deserving team, but it’s good to see them getting recognition at this level.” 

Security Manager Roger Mitchell leads from the front and by example, he is down to earth and delivers pragmatic and practical leadership to his team of 6. His openness and transparency filters through the team enabling an openness and honesty. Taking an average KPI score from 70% to 100%, he has rebuilt stakeholder relationships which has resulted in a contract extension being granted.

Huge congratulations to all our regional winners, and we wish them the  best of luck in the national round!

Pictured are Jamie, Omer and Josh from Parrs Wood accepting their awards on behalf the whole team, and Roger receiving his. We were lucky enough to be joined by the BSIA team, Mike Reddington, John MacAskill and Andrew Cooper for our 30^th birthday celebrations last week, who presented our winners with their certificates.

Regional winners will go head-to-head to be named national champions at the British Security Awards 2023, which will be held on 21^st June at the Grand Connaught Rooms in London.

In celebration of our 30th year, we are bringing back the iconic MAN Commercial cupcakes! 

Our bespoke branded cupcakes were a big hit 5 years ago when we celebrated our quarter-century by delivering these tasty treats to all colleagues at every site up and down the country! 

Everyone loves cake, so what better way to celebrate together and thank everyone who is part of the MAN Commercial journey.

Delivering the cakes to every site is a great opportunity for our Directors and office team to meet the teams out in the field and have a catch up. All our officers have monthly welfare visits with their line manager, but also really enjoy meeting more members of the team and putting faces to names.

MAN Commercial Protection Ltd are celebrating a milestone – the Midlands largest privately-owed security company have turned 30! Ranked in the Top-20 UK security companies, MAN Commercial remains privately owned by co-founder and CEO Iain McCallister. Based in Solihull, West Midlands, MAN Commercial now owns and occupies a 12,000 sq foot suite of offices in Cranmore.

MAN Commercial operate across varied sectors, including logistics, transport, manufacturing, sports and entertainment, councils, pharmaceutical, aviation and property management. Our expertise is manned guarding, which includes providing static officers, door supervisors, loss prevention, reception/concierge, mobile response/patrols, keyholding, CCTV monitoring. You may also recognise the MAN Commercial brand from seeing us on television – we are preferred suppliers to world-famous boxing promoter Frank Warren and were there to oversee the safety of the boxers and the crowd at Tyson Fury’s two famous bouts in 2022, watched live by 94,000 spectators and screened across the globe.

Recording increasing profits year on year, CEO Iain McCallister credits outstanding service for his company’s success, “We believe the reason for our success is simply the level of service we provide. We have high standards when it comes to meeting our clients’ requirements and always act with transparency and integrity. Furthermore, we work by the motto ‘the heart of our business is our people’ which highlights the emphasis we put on employee welfare and engagement, making MAN Commercial an exciting place to work.”

In celebration of their landmark anniversary, MAN Commercial are opening a brand new Training Academy, on site at our Solihull HQ. Led by a fully-qualified industry-leading trainer, the academy specialises in offering industry training including SIA licence qualifications, first aid, leadership and management courses, stewarding, and more. “Our 30^th birthday seems like the perfect time to expand our services into training, and we hope this venture will attract more people to join the security industry. Our training team will work closely with our recruitment team to offer interviews to leaners for roles with us after course completion. ” says Iain. 

The MAN Commercial Protection Training Academy will officially open its doors after the launch party on 27^th April, which is being held on site.

For more information about the services offered by MAN Commercial Protection Ltd, please contact us

 

We are delighted to announce our new working relationship with the RNLI, with MAN Commercial Protection Ltd providing manned guarding provisions at their primary site in Poole.

The newly-secured contract began on 1st January 2023 with MAN Commercial providing 24-7 security personnel cover on site, including CCTV operators. The RNLI Campus, a significant local employer in Poole, occupies a picturesque location overlooking the harbour on West Quay Road. The huge site includes RNLI College, a 60-bedroom hotel, restaurant, training facilities for the charity’s lifesavers and a manufacturing centre for their lifeboats.

“We are delighted to be working with such an iconic charity as RNLI, who are also a household name,” said Iain McCallister CEO of MAN Commercial Protection, “Our Operations Director and HR department have worked closely with the team on site to ensure a seamless transfer, and we are looking forward to ensuring great service going forward.”

To find out more about our services and how our expert security solutions could benefit your business, please get in touch today!

MAN Commercial Protection Ltd are pleased to announce that in celebration of our 30^th year, we are now members of the International Professional Security Association! This means that everyone who works for MAN Commercial has the opportunity to become an IPSA member, free of charge, and access a range of exclusive benefits!

International Professional Security Association (IPSA), was established in 1958, and is a worldwide recognised membership association for individuals and companies working in the fire and security sector.
IPSA is the largest trade association for the industry’s front-line with over 4800 members!

Benefits include:

• Support available through 24/7 counselling helpline
• Take advantage of 24/7 tax and legal helplines
• Discounts on specialist courses with the ISRM
• Have your voice heard by the industry
• Benefit from HCMA health & dental plan discounts
• Enjoy special offers on select IT products by Dell
• Free subscription to Professional Security Magazine
• Professional & personal development through engagement, training & e-learning courses
• Specialist member discounts on travel insurance

People and Communications Director Laura McCarthy says, “We are delighted to have partnered with IPSA and be able to offer free membership to all MAN Commercial colleagues. Recently, we have looked at several different platforms and providers that offer counselling support and relevant training, and IPSA offers both in one place, as well as a range of other benefits and industry information.  Our colleagues can now access 24-hour professional counselling support if they are struggling for any reason, which is something we are very passionate about being able to offer.”

IPSA CEO Satia Rai visited MAN Commercial HQ to celebrate our partnership, pictured here CEO Iain McCallister.

Our new commemorative logo has been unveiled and we are looking forward to a year of celebrating all things MAN; our fantastic colleagues, the brilliant relationships with our clients, our vibrant history and our exciting plans for the future. We will be honouring the occasion with events, new initiatives and surprises over the coming months!

Since our inception in 1993, MAN Commercial has grown to be in the top-20 UK security providers, employing over 1500 people across the UK. Who knows where we will be in the next 30 years?

MAN Commercial Protection is a familiar name on the events circuit, in particular you might recognise our brand for being the official security partner to Frank Warren’s Queensberry promotions boxing shows. Working with the world-famous boxing promoter for 28 years, MAN Commercial are trusted first choice for high-profile shows at large capacity venues across the country. 

So who is the team wearing the red jackets, and what does it take to deliver world-class security services at a 60,000- capacity boxing event? 

Events Manager Scott Broadway gives us the inside track on his day running the Fury v Chisora fight at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where MAN Commercial provided 227 security personnel.

Build – Up

“The planning for an event like Fury v Chisora starts weeks, months in advance,” says Scott. “As soon as the date and venue are confirmed, MAN Commercial are heavily involved in the planning with the promoter, venue and their safety teams.”

Scott and MAN Commercial CEO Iain McCallister attended several planning meetings before the big day, with the final instructions being shared at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 3 days before the fight.

“The preparations have to start early behind the scenes for MAN as well,” Scott shares, “We need a huge team for these kind of occasions so l started organising the officers and stewards a couple of months prior. Then uniform needs to be ordered, and with this event being fully outdoors bespoke waterproof rain jackets, hats and umbrellas needed to be ordered.” 

Event Day

Its an early start for Scott on Event day, setting up the signing-in area is first job. This is where all officers can report to, sign-in, received their health and safety briefing and any additional uniform. “We are always checking that everyone is wearing their correct uniform and looking smart – representing our brand correctly is essential,” says Scott. “I then brief the supervisors and all officers on the essential information on the day and the running order – who, what, where, when. Officers need to know which tickets and passes allow spectators into which areas. I then split the officers into teams and allocate them their areas.”

A show-stop procedure is then agreed with the promoter or whoever is in charge of the venue. All safety officers are made aware and a plan is put in place in case of an emergency evacuation.

As the man in charge, Scott then completes a through walk-around of the entire venue, making sure everyone is where they should be and all supervisors are in place. At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, our teams were allocated to the fighters walkway, VIP areas, ringside and access control.

When the event opens to the public, Scott spends the time fire-fighting, “I am on my radio and attend any incidents that occur that the team need assistance with – these could be ticking issues, seating disputes, people trying to access areas they don’t have permission to be in – it can get really hectic!”

At Fury v Chisora, MAN Commercial CEO Iain McCallister was on hand as ‘MAN1’, heading up the team and supporting Frank Warren, his team, and the highest-profile fighters. Scott is focused on rapid response, and completes a ringside ‘sweep’ before the event begins, ensuring all security is in the right place, as well as all authorised TV crew and personnel.

Supervisors Dene and Karl headed up the VIP, hospitality and backstage areas, along with a team of ushers.

“When the show starts, 40 staff are placed at inner ringside, and 10 allocated to ringwalks. A team are always on hand, on the steps and walkway,” says Scott, “At the end of each fight, security step up to the corner posts to ensure crowd safety and prepare to escort the fighters back to their dressing rooms.”

As the long day draws to an end, security carry out a full perimeter as the venue empties out, a team stay behind to complete a press conference backstage;  the team are always last to leave after all members of the public have made a safe exit.

“The team always really enjoy event days, it’s an amazing experience and we have brilliant team camaraderie. Our Event Team are second to none, a really great group,” says Scott.

To find out more about our Event Security solutions, or how we could help your business or event, please email get in touch today.

MAN Commercial Protection Ltd have been named in the Infologue 2022 Top 65 UK Security Companies. The annually-released list ranks the major UK security companies based on their revenue. The list is bigger than ever this year, expanding from 45 to include 65 to security providers.

We’re proud to see that MAN Commercial have retained our spot in the Top 20, ranking as number 20 on the prestigious list!

Read more here: Official Infologue 2022 Top 65 UK Security Companies

An inspirational profile on our CEO Iain McCallister is featured in the BSIA’s new People, Property, Places; Professionally Protected campaign. 

Iain speaks passionately about his extensive career in the industry and why he feels security is a rewarding career choice!

We are supporting the BSIA and the new campaign dedicated to increasing the profile and awareness of the officers in our industry. 

Security professionals work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year keeping the public, and property safe and secure.

Read more here

The 2022 Women in Security Awards took place on 10th November at Shakespeare’s Underglobe Theatre in London. The black tie event, at which MAN Commercial Protection was a proud sponsor, was a truly decadent occasion, with a champagne reception followed by a delicious 3-course dinner with entertainment, including the awards ceremony itself.

The Professional Security Magazine’s Women in Security Awards are the security industry’s only awards dedicated to our female talent, and recognise the accomplishments and contribution of women within the vast security sector.

A team of 10 MAN Commercial management attended on the night, keen to support HR Director Traci McCallister, who had made the shortlist of 3 in the Business Manager of the Year category. The team enjoyed networking, socialising and cheering Traci on when it came to the winners being announced.

Although not crowned a winner this year, Traci was honoured to collect her certificate on stage from Professional Security Magazine’s Roy Cooper and ambassador Una Riley.

“I was over the moon to be nominated,” said Traci, “The event was fantastic and as a huge supporter of women in our industry, it made me proud to hear the winners stories and what my female counterparts are achieving.”

This year the award judges received a record number of nominations, and the task to whittle down to a top 3 in each category was tough. With so many amazing women, the awards committee have launched the ‘Women In Security Academy.’

Launching In January, the Academy is a networking platform for all finalists and winners, to inspire creativity and benefit the industry. The members of the Academy will be known as ‘WiS Academy Influencers’. The influencers will be mentored by a board of industry experts, guiding them to go on and become mentors themselves.

Traci McCallister is looking forward to her new role as a WiS influencer, saying, “I am and always have been extremely passionate about women working in the security sector and encouraging more women to join us. I am working on a number of projects at MAN Commercial, including free training opportunities for women and flexible working. I can’t wait to work with the other influencers to share the real benefits of our industry and push forward.”