G4S announces Social Recruitment Advocacy Group membership
July 3, 2023
G4S Secure Solutions becomes a founder member of The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group - set up to place greater emphasis on the recruitment of people who are disadvantaged in the labour market. Read More
Elevation Training Academy partners with Secure & Recruit to address fire and security skills shortage
June 16, 2023
Elevation Training Academy has partnered with recruitment agency, Secure & Recruit to bring new talent into the fire and security industry. Read More
A female perspective on recruitment, retention and progression in the fire industry – Competing for a limited resource pool of talent
April 19, 2023
Why embracing genuine diverse, inclusive and equitable principles in talent recruitment and retention is key to success in the fire sector. Read More
“The industry needs to think outside the box to recruit” – Cento’s Brett Ennals on the fire & security recruitment market
April 12, 2023
Brett Ennals provides his insight into industry trends and technology through the lens of a fire and security sector recruitment specialist. Read More
Security Commonwealth announces new board members
November 12, 2021
The Security Commonwealth (SyCom) Board have announced two new Board Members, David Ward and Houdah Al-Hakim CSMP. Read More
FIA Fireside Chat: Brett Ennals on the need for mandatory certification within the fire industry
November 8, 2021
We pick out some of the best bits from the FIA's recent fireside chat with Brett Ennals, Managing Director of Cento and Fire and Security jobs. Read More
Looking for a new job in security? How to nail video interviews
March 9, 2021
We provide some advice to those looking for a new job or career in security from a recruiter’s perspective. Read More
Many engineers are far more valuable than their managers – and their salaries should reflect this
February 15, 2017
Integrations consultant Michael Lines offers tips on recruiting and retaining engineers/integrators and argues that muddled thinking over managerial roles is exacerbating the skills gap. Read More
“Good engineers are almost impossible to find”: recruitment crisis highlighted by FIA survey
November 18, 2016
The shortage of engineers in the fire industry is as bad as ever, according to feedback gathered for the latest FIA Market Conditions Report. Read More
Recruiting Security Engineers: the Role of Specialist Agencies in a Candidate-Driven Marketplace
May 19, 2016
Unlike so many other trades in the modern economy, security engineers have the bargaining power over prospective employees with their skills so scarce. Read More
Cento Celebrates 10 Years in Fire and Security Recruitment
March 2, 2015
In an industry striving to bridge a number of skills gaps – notably through CSL Dualcom’s 100 in 100 Apprenticeships scheme – Cento’s is a vital role. Read More