City Group Security
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Meet the team behind City Group Security, helping clients optimise and improve their security by providing bespoke, proactive solutions.
Simon initially started his career as a Chartered Accountant in the City, qualifying with one of the big four accountancy firms and specialising on retail clients. As a result, on leaving practice Simon moved into retail management, developing a detailed knowledge of retail franchising, working amongst other companies for Budgens, Habitat and KFC over a 15-year period. By working in franchising, this helped Simon gain a deep insight into both the B2B and B2C markets and how to operate businesses with low margins, motivating hourly paid team members through recognition and acknowledgement, as well as focussing on customer service. Simon then took these skills into the soft-services sectors within the FM world, being both the CFO and COO of the Axis Group. During this role he also led the management buy-out of the Axis Group in 2015, which was then sold in 2021 having grown to being a £120m turnover business delivering over £3.5m of profits per annum across the Security, Cleaning and Reception services sectors.
Cara has been working in the Security industry for the last 10 years. Starting off in electronic security, running a branch for a national business and then moving into manned security Cara has worked in a diversity of positions which has built her knowledge within the industry. Cara joined City Security in 2019 to help to manage the implementation of new software and processes to streamline operations and refine efficiencies whilst improving the overall customer experience. Cara is that essential link between IT and Operations to allow seamless integration and practicality.
Sophie joined Sight & Sound Security in 2013 after working for a top FTSE company in the City of London. Before this, she completed a degree in Business Management at the University of the West of England. Passionate about service quality, Sophie is well known as an innovator, focussed on delivering quality services and adding value to our corporate contracts. She has a keen interest in the development of people and motivates employees to develop the knowledge they need to effectively perform in their role and further extend their skills and performance to meet the needs of our clients.
Our Values
Honesty & Trust
Create partnerships that provide effective communications and demonstrate ethical behaviours
Responsibility & Impact
Making informed choices and striving for positive change and actively seeking ways to create meaningful impact
Equity & Inclusion
Embracing equity and promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone has a sense of belonging
Respect
Treat everyone with respect while fostering an inclusive environment
Our Vision
Pushing the boundaries of service excellence by delivering innovative dynamic solutions to meet with
the societal environment changes and develop harmonising partnerships across multiple sectors
Our Mission
To be at the forefront of our customers minds through solutions and innovative service delivery
Accreditations
SIA ACS (Approved Contractor Scheme)
The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) provides a recognised hallmark of quality within the private security industry. ACS companies are rigorously assessed against 78 performance indicators across seven essential criteria; helping you to make decisions that are based on quality and value. City Group Security are proud to be a part of the SIA ACS.
NSI Gold
NSI approval is a highly respected and trusted hallmark in the security and fire sectors, demonstrating technical expertise and a reassuring quality of service. City Group Security is a Gold certified company with our scope of accreditation covering ISO 9001:2015, BS 10800, BS 7499, BS 7858 and BS 7984.
Constructionline
Tens of thousands of buyers rely on the Constructionline platform to identify suppliers. City Group Security is proud to be a Constructionline member and supplier of choice for Security Guarding and related services.
SafeContractor
SafeContractor is trusted by the world’s most respected organisations to make them safer, healthier and stronger. City Group Security is one of those companies putting employees safety first.
FPA
With over 70 years’ experience in the industry, the FPA have become the UK’s leading fire safety organisation and City Group Security is a proud member.
RoSPA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is a British charity that aims to save lives and prevent life-changing injuries which occur as a result of accidents. City Group Security are proud to be associated with RoSPA.
City of London Crime Prevention Association
We are proud to be members of this prestigious Association. The City of London Crime Prevention Association has been in existence for more than 40 years and facilitates a network of likeminded Security professionals. It is a partnership between the City of London Police, the wider security community and all those involved with safety, security and emergency response.
The City Security Council
The City Security Council is a collective of premier security companies based in the City of London that works in collaboration with the City of London Police and City of London Corporation to help support them in times of crisis or any significant major event that takes place in the City. The council’s strategy aims to ensure the highest levels of Detection, Prevention, Deterrence and Response.
SIA ACS (Approved Contractor Scheme)
The Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) provides a recognised hallmark of quality within the private security industry. ACS companies are rigorously assessed against 78 performance indicators across seven essential criteria; helping you to make decisions that are based on quality and value. City Group Security are proud to be a part of the SIA ACS. Copy of certificate available here
NSI Gold
NSI approval is a highly respected and trusted hallmark in the security and fire sectors, demonstrating technical expertise and a reassuring quality of service. City Group Security is a Gold certified company with our scope of accreditation covering ISO 9001:2015, BS 10800, BS 7499, BS 7858 and BS 7984.
Constructionline
Tens of thousands of buyers rely on the Constructionline platform to identify suppliers. City Group Security is proud to be a Constructionline member and supplier of choice for Security Guarding and related services.
SafeContractor
SafeContractor is trusted by the world’s most respected organisations to make them safer, healthier and stronger. City Group Security is one of those companies putting employees safety first.
FPA
With over 70 years’ experience in the industry, the FPA have become the UK’s leading fire safety organisation and City Group Security is a proud member.
RoSPA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is a British charity that aims to save lives and prevent life-changing injuries which occur as a result of accidents. City Security Services are proud to be associated with RoSPA.
City of London Crime Prevention Association
We are proud to be members of this prestigious Association. The City of London Crime Prevention Association has been in existence for more than 40 years and facilitates a network of likeminded Security professionals. It is a partnership between the City of London Police, the wider security community and all those involved with safety, security and emergency response.
The City Security Council
The City Security Council is a collective of premier security companies based in the City of London that works in collaboration with the City of London Police and City of London Corporation to help support them in times of crisis or any significant major event that takes place in the City. The council’s strategy aims to ensure the highest levels of Detection, Prevention, Deterrence and Response.
