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Paul Phillips unveiled as new SSAIB Chief Executive

The Security Systems and Alarms Inspection Board (SSAIB) has announced the appointment of Paul Phillips as its new Chief Executive. Read More

Fire Protection Association appoints Dr Gavin Dunn as new Managing Director

Dr Gavin Dunn will assume the role of Managing Director of the Fire Protection Association (FPA) from 1 February 2024. Read More

The IFE welcomes Hayley Burgess as first female International President

The Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) has appointed its first female International President (IP), Hayley Burgess, in its 105-year history. Read More

New board members announced for Security Commonwealth

Three new Board Directors will be joining Security Commonwealth following recommendations of the current board members. Read More

Paddy Kyle appointed as new BSIA Chief Commercial Officer

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has appointed Paddy Kyle as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Read More

New ASFP Chair and Vice Chair appointed

The ASFP appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair at its 2023 Annual General Meeting at Hatfield House, Hertfordshire on the 7 June. Read More

Chief Inspector of Buildings, Peter Baker, retires from HSE and new Building Safety Regulator regime

Peter Baker has retired from his role as Chief Inspector of Buildings for the newly launched Building Safety Regulator at the HSE. Read More

Securitas UK appoints Satia Rai as Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

Satia Rai has been appointed as Securitas UK's new Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Read More

BSIA elects broadcaster Nick Ross as new president

The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) has elected broadcaster and campaigner Nick Ross CBE as its new president. Read More

AUCSO announces Oliver Curran as new Chair and Geoff Brown as Vice Chair

Oliver Curran and Geoff Brown have been announced as new Chair and Vice Chair of the Association of University Chief Security Officers. Read More

SSAIB CEO Alex Carmichael to retire

Having led the SSAIB since 2015, Alex Carmichael has announced his retirement from the certification body at the end of March 2023. Read More

A change of leadership at the ASFP

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)'s current CEO Steve Davies, is stepping down, with Mike Ward taking over. Read More

NSI announces Richard Fogelman as new Chief Executive

The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has announced Richard Fogelman as its new Chief Executive, effective Wednesday 1 March 2023. Read More

ASFP announces three new appointments to its team

The newly extended team will take forward new initiatives and develop a range of new technical and competency services. Read More

IPSA appoints new EDI&W Director

The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has appointed Riyaz Somani as their new Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Welfare (EDI&W) Director. Read More

SFPE releases second edition of fire risk assessment guide and names 2023 President

The Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) has announced the release of a new fire risk engineering guide. Read More



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