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SIA Clampdowns Highlight the Risks of Unlicensed Security Work

September 17, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

An SIA Licence is a legal requirement for anyone working as a security professional in the UK. This isn’t exactly news. But one thing that keeps making headlines are the risks of unlicensed security work. A lot of this illegal security work isn’t happening with any bad intentions. People are simply trying to put food […]

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Why Do Security Professionals Need Action Counters Terrorism Skills?

September 15, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

It’s incredible to think that we recently passed the 20-year anniversary of 9/11. The world was shaken forever by the tragic events of 11th September 2001. Even two decades later, security professionals are trained to stay hyper-aware of terrorism risks. It’s why the SIA has put Action Counters Terrorism skills in training courses for door […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Security Guard SIA Top-Up Training

September 9, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

With your skills in such high demand, it’s a satisfying time to work as a security guard. Yet keeping your security guard licence active is crucial to making sure you can stay in work. That’s why Security Guard SIA Top-Up Training is so important. This isn’t just a security guard refresher training course. Because of […]

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How to Become a Security Training Instructor

September 7, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

While the security shortage in the UK is now pretty well-known, the dedication of training instructors is what’s solving the problem. These are the people who take their direct security industry experience and use it to help the next generation into security work. So, how to become a security training instructor for yourself, you might […]

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The Black Market Bouncers of the UK Nightlife Industry

September 3, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

Watching society reopen has been a fantastic thing. Many of us are making sure we take each step forward safely. Unfortunately though, that also means rulebreakers like ‘black market bouncers’ are putting the safety and reputation of the security sector in jeopardy. Reports have continued to hit the media ever since Freedom Day in July […]

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The End of Furlough – What Security Professionals Need to Know

September 1, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

The pandemic has been a long, strange journey for us all. We’ve all adapted to a new way of life, but one thing has loomed large in many working professionals’ minds – the end of furlough. Also known as the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, furlough was brought in to keep jobs safe, hardworking people afloat […]

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How UK Student Visa Jobs in Security Work

August 27, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

Studying in the UK is brilliant, but earning money in the UK is even better! That’s not just because of how strong British money is compared to other currencies, but also because UK student visa jobs are growing all the time. It’s no secret that security work is in high demand, all over the UK. […]

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Security Skills Fade, But Don’t Let That Stop You Earning

August 26, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

Although an SIA Licence is valid for 3 years once you have it, life is full of surprises. It’s understandable that not every security professional who holds a licence works in security for that full 3-year period. That means even the best people in the business can see their skills fade over time. Likewise, sometimes […]

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How Students Can Beat the Jobs With No Experience Cycle

August 25, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

The UK is feeling the effects of a tight labour market nowadays. Nonetheless, countless teenagers and young adults are stepping up to do the work, whether in hospitality, retail, driving or security jobs. Has the age of no jobs with no experience finally come to an end? Thousands of students have already felt the frustration […]

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The Top 10 Jobs for Students

August 24, 2021 Mahnoor Saad

The 2020s quickly became a pretty… interesting time to be a student. Sometimes it’s good to know there’s something stable you can use to earn money. It’s why jobs for students are always in such high demand. However, finding the best student work isn’t always easy. Luckily, it doesn’t always have to be a job […]

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