
Shaping Futures: Celebrating Our Apprentices This National Apprenticeship Week
At SecuriGroup , apprenticeships are more than a starting point, they're a launchpad for meaningful, long-term careers. Our in‑house Apprenticeship Programme was created to offer an alternative pathway into the security industry, giving people the chance to earn while they learn, gain industry‑recognised qualifications, and build real‑world experience from day one.
We're proud to support individuals at every stage of their journey, whether they join straight from school, transition from another career, or study at university while training with us. Our apprentices go on to achieve incredible things, from becoming security trainers to winning national awards, proving that with the right support, the opportunities are endless.
Creating the first Security Apprenticeship
With the aim to tackle the security officer shortages in the sector, SecuriGroup alongside the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) and Skills for Security launched the UK's first apprenticeship for frontline security professionals. The Level 5 SVQ Apprenticeship in Providing Security Officer Services was first launched in Scotland in 2021 and is now available UK-wide. 1 The programme which was developed internally by SecuriGroup and accredited by Highfield , covers fire safety, mental health awareness, conflict management, counter terrorism and safeguarding . The programme continues to grow in popularity with hundreds of people already completing their apprenticeship and starting their career in security.
Spotlighting our Apprentices
Completing our Security Office apprenticeship can open the doors to a variety of roles in the industry, meet some of our apprentices and hear their stor ies .
Finlay McQuade – Events Steward
Finlay works as an Event Steward for our Events Department whilst completing his apprenticeship. Since joining he has demonstrated remarkable growth, quickly establishing himself as an indispensable member of the team. His commitment to professional development is evi dent through his completion of the Emergency First Aid at Work course and the Door Supervisors course, earning his SIA licence. Finlay said one of the highlights of his apprenticeship has been 'learning how to correctly diffuse situations using PI techniques, building co nfidence and real-world skills on the job ". When asked what he would say to anyone unsure about an apprenticeship, he said "my advice to anyone considering it is go for it " . Finlay was even shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year at the BSIA Awards .
Erin Burt - Security Trainer
Erin works as a Security Trainer for our in-house training academy. She demonstrates the broad and varied opportunities available with a security apprenticeship. Upon completing the programme and proudly earning her badge, Erin progressed into a new career as a Security Trainer. She credits the programme with giving her the foundation she needed to take that next step, sharing that it 'gave me the skills, confidence and experience to move into my role as a security trainer '.
Terry McJimsey - ISOC Operative
Terry is another example of the different career paths you can take after a security apprenticeship. After completing his apprenticeship, Terry began w orking as a n Operative in our Intelligence and Security Operations Centre (ISOC) , where he plays a key role in ensuring the safety and security of client assets, personnel and premises . Terry's hard work and dedication was recognised at the 2024 BSIA awards where he won Apprentice of the Year. When asked about his thoughts on the programme, Terry commented 'the apprenticeship opened the door to the security industry for me '.
Start your security career today
If you're looking to take the first step into your security career, what better way than a Level 5 Security Officer Services apprenticeship. You can apply for our Apprenticeship here.
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