Name: Accolade - Security Company in London | Security Guards London
Address: Suite 110, 46-48 E Smithfield, London E1W 1AW, United Kingdom, London, E1W 1AW, GB
Telephone: +44 20 7709 3056
Price range: $1000 - $2000

QUICK OVERVIEW

SIA Approved Contractor for corporate security services
Covers offices and commercial premises across all 32 London boroughs
Corporate security guards providing access control, patrols, incident response and visitor management
Ad-hoc/emergency cover typically within 45 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes
Officers hold first aid, ACT and WAVE training

WHO WE HELP

Corporate Security for London Businesses

A corporate site needs more than a locked door. Unauthorised access puts equipment, stock and staff at risk, and an unmanned reception or entrance can leave a business exposed outside core hours. A single unlocked door, an unchecked visitor, or a delivery left unattended can be enough for a serious incident to happen unnoticed, and by the time it’s found, the opportunity to prevent it has already passed. Our corporate security service is built for businesses that want this risk managed consistently, not left to chance. It covers offices and commercial premises across London, with a manned reception, patrol coverage, or both, depending on how your site operates, its layout, and what hours actually need covering.

WHAT WE DO

What Our Corporate Security Service Covers

Corporate premises need more than a single guard at the door. Our service is built from five core parts, combined to match your site’s layout, hours and access requirements.

Access Control

Managing entry and exit points so only authorised people are on site, with visitors, contractors and deliveries checked and logged before they’re allowed through.

Visitor and Reception Management

A front-of-house presence covering greeting and logging visitors, managing deliveries and contractors; a dedicated receptionist can be agreed for sites that want one.

Patrols

Regular checks of the premises, including doors, windows and exit routes, so issues like a propped-open fire exit or an unlocked side entrance don’t go unnoticed.

Incident Response and Reporting

Officers respond to issues on site as they happen and report what occurred and what action was taken, so nothing goes undocumented.

Integration with Your Existing Systems

Our officers work with your alarm, CCTV and access-control systems on site — monitoring, responding to alarms and managing passes — without installing or maintaining their own systems.

SECURITY RISKS

Security Risks Facing Modern Businesses

Corporate premises face different risks depending on location, layout and operating hours. Common risks include:

Unauthorised access — unsecured entry points or unmonitored visitors
Theft and property loss — unattended equipment, stock or deliveries
Visitor and contractor risks — unmanaged access for people unfamiliar with the site
Workplace safety — fire exits, hazards and emergency procedures going unchecked
Out-of-hours exposure — premises left unattended outside working hours
Unreported incidents — issues going unnoticed without a consistent presence on site

EMERGENCY COVER

Ad-Hoc and Emergency Cover

For ad-hoc or emergency cover requests, we typically arrange attendance within 45 minutes to around 1 hour 20 minutes. In one recent case, a client’s alarm system developed a fault outside normal hours; we arranged emergency cover with an enhanced-DBS officer, secured the building and reset the alarm within an hour of the request.

AREAS WE COVER

Ad-Hoc and Emergency Cover

We provide corporate security across all 32 London boroughs and the City of London — including Westminster, Camden, Islington, Southwark, Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Lambeth — for any office or commercial premises inside the M25.

HOW IT WORKS

How We Approach Corporate Security

When we take on a new corporate site, our process runs: an initial consultation and site visit to assess the premises and its risks; a written site risk assessment and staffing proposal covering hours, roles and officer numbers; deployment of SIA-licensed officers, vetted to BS7858 and briefed on the site; a site-specific Assignment Instruction issued before go-live, setting out duties, escalation contacts and standards; and ongoing review supported by incident reporting, supervisory checks and client reviews.

CORPORATE SECURITY SUPPORT

Discuss Your Corporate Security Requirements

Tell us about your premises, operating hours and security needs, and we’ll discuss an appropriate corporate security solution for your business.

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WHY ACCOLADE

Why Choose Accolade Security

Accolade is a corporate security company that has provided security services in London since being incorporated in 2004, holding SIA Approved Contractor status for Security Guarding, Door Supervision, Key Holding and Public Space CCTV. Our vetting process follows BS7858, and the company is audited by the British Assessment Bureau (BAB). Accolade is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office for data protection (registration Z1577960).

Our officers hold first aid training, along with ACT (Action Counters Terrorism) and WAVE training, and operate to Level 2 conflict management and handling standards.

Clients we have provided corporate and site security for include HelloFresh’s head office.

This page is reviewed by Accolade’s Managing Director, with over 26 years in the security industry, including an operational and front-line door supervision background.