Last month, we had three assessment days for Operational Response at Here East, led by Operations Director, Kieron Nunney.
On 22nd September, Senior Talent Resourcing Specialist, Darcie Alabaster attended an assessment day at Here East alongside Site Security Account Manager at HereEast, Tudor Williams.
The session welcomed nine attendees and we were pleased to extend three job offers following the session, with an additional candidate, Talent Resourcing Specialist, Mafalda Oliveira being considered for another role within Here East.
On the 1st October, Mafalda Oliveira attended an assessment day alongside Kieron Nunney and Security Manager, Tom McCrone. The purpose of this was to recruit a new 5* response pool under Kieron’s portfolio.
We had two sessions with 20 attendees and the day resulted in 12 job offers including an offer for Paternoster Square and Warwick Court’s dedicated response vacancy. We also had a further two candidates put forward for other vacancies within the business.
On the 17th September, we hosted an assessment day for operational response, where 3 job offers were made. The assessment days involved group activities and individual interviews, all aimed at identifying top talent for CIS Security.
LSST Job Fairs
On the 18th and 28th of October, the Recruitment, People, and ESG teams represented CIS at the London School of Science and Technology job fairs. The two events were held on separate days, the first focused on Health and Social Care students, and the second on Business Management students. Both fairs were highly successful, generating strong interest from attendees, and we were particularly encouraged by the number of students keen to explore career opportunities within the industry.
DWP Camden – Job fair
On the 17th of October, Shelby Martin, Talent Resourcing Specialist, and the ESG Department attended the DWP Camden Job Fair at the Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal FC. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with job seekers, share insights into our ESG initiatives, and discuss career pathways in sustainability. We also networked with local employers and partners, exploring future collaboration opportunities. The iconic venue added an inspiring backdrop to a productive and engaging day.
On the 29th of September, Georgina Martin, Head of Talent Resourcing, attended the ‘Get to Know’ session for the Growing Talent programme, meeting with 66 applicants, the highest number to date!
Following this, on the 6th of October, Mafalda Oliveira, Talent Resorucing Specialist, Peter McMichael (SOM at PwC) and Vaivika Nikandrova, Front of House Account Manager, attended PwC for the second session which featured speed‑dating style interviews, a total of 38 applicants took part in group activities. We were so happy with the event which was a great success.
As a result, four candidates were offered positions across Kieron Nunney’s 5* Response Team, One Creechurch Place, FOH Elect, and Savills 5* Response, who will provide support across all Savills sites. The Resourcing Team will continue collaborating with the Growing Talent programme, with the next cohort set to begin in February 2026.
On Thursday 13th November, Darcie Alabaster, Senior Talent Resourcing Specialist, Mafalda Oliveira, Talent Resorucing Specialist and Shelby Martin, Talent Resourcing Specialist, together with Ben Foster, Head of Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Robert Harrison, Site Manager, attended a recruitment assessment day in partnership with Ingeus. The event was delivered across two sessions and welcomed more than 20 candidates.
We are delighted to share that the day was a great success, resulting in 11 job offers being made, with two additional candidates under consideration for other roles. It was a valuable opportunity to meet enthusiastic and motivated individuals while exploring potential placements across our sites.
Ingeus continues to play a crucial role in supporting individuals who may face barriers to employment. Through tailored coaching, skills development, and structured guidance, they help candidates build confidence, strengthen employability, and provide access to work opportunities.
We would also like to extend a special thank you to Jenny and Clayton, whose dedication and collaboration over the past year have been instrumental in the success of this partnership.
REMEMBRANCE DAY
On the 11th November, CIS joined the nation in remembrance, honouring the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve our country. At 11 am, our teams across the business came together to observe the two‑minute silence, reflecting on the bravery and selflessness of the Armed Forces, both past and present.
Many within the CIS family have a personal connection to the Armed Forces, and we take great pride in supporting veterans, reservists, and their families as part of our wider community.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our teams on the ground who volunteered their time and efforts in raising funds for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. Your dedication and compassion truly embody the spirit of remembrance and community that this day represents.
Their values of commitment, integrity, and respect continue to inspire the work we do every day. We remember them.
We honour them. We will never forget.
Last month, CIS was pleased to collaborate with London Borough of Hackney (LBH) to deliver a Female Safety and Behavioural Awareness Seminar. The session was led by our in‑house Behavioural Detection & Training Specialist, Simon Riley, who focused on important, practical ways to stay aware and confident in different environments.
FEMALE SAFETY SEMINAR SMOKE AND MIRRORS
Simon stated:
“It is and was a huge privilege to deliver this safety seminar. To have access to such a varied and knowledgeable audience from the Hackney Council ‘team’, was an opportunity not to be wasted.
I am very passionate about the safety of our community and how we protect, give confidence and develop skill-set. This was a huge team effort, as community safety should always be….and to also get the opportunity to run a
‘live’ walk and talk - this was a first and highlight of my working week. London is a safe city, it is full of good people and life is to be enjoyed.”
Tracy Spallin on behalf of LBH shares;
“It was brilliant to see so many women from different departments across the Council join the safety seminar run by CIS. Thankfully incidents affecting our staff are rare, but I know those who attended really valued the practical advice to help keep them safe.”
It was a valuable and engaging discussion with great input from everyone who attended. A big thank you to Simon for leading the day and to Michael D, Ray Marskell MSyl, and London Borough of Hackney for supporting this important initiative.
COLLABORATION
Earlier this month the Metropolitan Police’s Working at Height Team carried out a training exercise at The Leadenhall Building. Police officers worked closely with The Leadenhall Building’s on‑site security team from CIS, to test and refine responses to a series of realistic scenarios. These included dealing with protestors gaining access to the roof, individuals abseiling down the building with a small banner, and responding to a simulated medical emergency at height.
This was the first time the Metropolitan Police’s rope team had been able to train on a building of this scale, offering a unique opportunity to rehearse procedures in a real‑world environment. The exercise provided valuable learning for all involved and reinforced the importance of close partnership between the police, property management, and private sector security teams in keeping the city safe.
Head of Security at The Leadenhall Building, Joe Easterbrook, stated: “We were delighted to host the Metropolitan Police Working at Height Team for this exercise. The scale of The Leadenhall Building offered a rare and challenging environment for the officers to operate in, and the collaboration between our teams was exceptional. Exercises like this not only strengthen our joint preparedness but also act as a visible deterrent to any potential hostile activity.”
This exercise highlights the power of collaboration and preparedness, ensuring that both public and private teams are ready to respond effectively to any incident at height. Well done to everyone involved!
SAFETY SEMINAR
Earlier this month, CIS were honoured to host ‘The Season of Care,’ an insightful and engaging seminar about staying safe, well, and supported during the festive season.
A huge thank you to our brilliant speakers who shared their expertise and practical advice across a wide range of important topics:
X Tracy Plant - Chartered Fellow (FCIPD) –
The Holly Jolly Welcome
X Darcy Fletcher – Elf and Safety for 2026
X Simon Riley – Seasonal Presence
X Inspector Ross Morton, City of London
Police – Keeping Christmas Cheer, Not Fear
X Katrina Phillips OBE, Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) – Playing it Safe: Keeping Kids Protected This Christmas
X Sergeant Daniel Parsons, City of London
Police, Roads Policing Team – Driving
Home for Christmas Safely
X Dawn Dines, CEO, Stamp Out Spiking –Stamp Out Spiking
X Ray Marskell, Director of Risk and Intelligence – Collaboration is the New Christmas Spirit! Panel Discussion
X Alistair Sutherland QPM, Client Relationship Director – ‘Wrapping Up’ the Day
The sessions were both informative and inspiring, shedding light on how these fantastic organisations are addressing some of the most pressing issues surrounding safety, wellbeing, and community care.
It’s great to see such collaboration and shared commitment to making a difference, especially during the festive season.
As we head into the holidays, remember safety starts with awareness, care, and looking out for one another. Let’s keep the festive spirit alive by keeping each other safe.
A special thank you to The Financial Times for kindly hosting us at their premises and supporting this vital initiative.
CIS COVERT PROJECT: PHASE 1 COMPLETE
The end of October marked the successful completion of Phase 1 of the CIS Covert Project - a major step in advancing covert capability and layered security across key CIS locations.
Led by our CIS Behavioural Detection & Training Specialist, Simon Riley, this project has been delivered in collaboration with our Head of Security & Safety at London Bridge City, John REYNOLDS MSyl.
Simon stated; “I have been very impressed with the maturity, enthusiasm, and drive of the covert cadre. I have been very fortunate to have the operational support of London Bridge City Head of Security, John Reynolds, and this has provided extra support and direction for the team, which will only benefit the long-term aims of this project. The early successes of the teams have been a fair reward for their huge
efforts and I am very excited for both the next stage and how we layer this further into CIS contracts, moving forward.”
John Reynolds, Head of Security and Safety at London Bridge City stated; “The first phase of this project saw a handful of our most talented officers being challenged to a new way of thinking and operating. They have all stepped up to the demands and are already demonstrating an additional unique layer of security for our key sites. We now look forward to delivering a safe and secure Winter Market at London Bridge City utilising our covert cadre.”
As we move towards the London Bridge City Winter by the River event deployment, CIS continues to strengthen proactive detection, deterrence and operational readiness across our critical and high-profile sites.
INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION
We’re proud to be collaborating with STAR ROBOTICS to introduce the WatchBot to the security industry, marking an exciting step forward in innovation and technology for CIS.
A big thank you to Kuldeep Kainth, Director of Innovative Solutions, for pioneering this initiative and leading the way in integrating smart robotic solutions into our security operations. We’re excited to see how this partnership will help shape the future of security.
CIS CELEBRATED LONDON
LIVING
WAGE WEEK
Last week, we were proud to join organisations across the capital in recognising London Living Wage Week. At CIS, we have always believed in the importance of fair pay and in valuing the incredible people who deliver our services every day.
As a long‑standing London Living Wage employer, we remain committed to supporting a wage that reflects the real cost of living and helps create a fairer, more sustainable future for our colleagues. Thank you to our teams for the professionalism, dedication, and integrity you bring to your roles you are at the heart of everything we do.
CELEBRATING OUR INCREDIBLE PAYROLL TEAM
We are so proud of our Payroll Team for being shortlisted for three categories at the Rewards and Incentive Awards 2025.
While we didn’t take home a win this time, being recognised as finalists ‑ and the only security company shortlisted ‑ speaks volumes about the team’s hard work, expertise and the strong reputation we are building beyond our sector.
Our Payroll Team plays a vital role behind the scenes and their commitment to excellence has a truly significant impact across our organisation. So, to our entire Payroll Team ‑ thank you. This recognition reflects the exceptional work you do and here’s to many more to come!
Thank you to the team at The Rewards and Incentive Awards for a wonderful evening, and congratulations to all the winners and fellow finalists.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL GALLERY
We are delighted to congratulate our customer, The National Gallery, on being awarded the 2025 VisitEngland Gold Accolade. This prestigious recognition reflects the Gallery’s exceptional visitor experience, consistently high standards, and the dedication of every team member. We are proud to support such a committed organisation and pleased to see their hard work acknowledged at a national level. A well‑deserved achievement.
Congratulations to all involved!
Proud past. Strong future RECOMMENDING A FRIEND TO CIS PAYS OFF! We are recruiting and we want you to be part of it! We offer you the chance to get £250 if you recommend someone and if they pass their 3-month probation. Doing it is simple! Get them to view our company website and apply on-line for any positions that are suited to them, stating CIS Employee and your name in recruitment source.
JLL - THE STAGE SAVILLS - COBHAM HOUSE
TECHNOLOGY AND SERVICE UPDATES
MEET OUR INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TEAM
LEAD KULDEEP KAINTH DIRECTOR OF INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
GEORGE HARWOOD
SECURITY SYSTEMS
JAY EMIRHAN-KANTAR
SECURITY SYSTEMS
ACCOUNT MANAGER
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
If you would like to know more you can request our Innovative Solutions Product Catalogue by contacting our Director of Innovative Solutions, Kuldeep Kainth. This document contains information on a range of recommended products that CIS supplies, installs, and maintains.
KULDEEP KAINTH
kuldeep.kainth@cis‑security.co.uk
NEW JLL MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS
We are proud to be extending the JLL systems contracts we currently maintain, now including the three additional sites listed below. Across these locations, we provide full maintenance for CCTV, access control, intercoms, and intruder alarm systems. We are also working to implement further CCTV and access control upgrades to enhance overall site security and functionality.
In addition, we are reviewing and repositioning existing cameras to improve coverage and operational effectiveness. New sites added:
f 4 Coleman Street
f 78 St James’s
f Endeavour House
SURVEYS AND DESIGN
Security System Design and Project Management
Our experts will begin by discussing the essential skills and milestones of successful project management and how to kickstart your project. Our goal is to ensure that our clients are equipped with world‑class teams and proven strategies that clearly demonstrate objectives and eliminate costly mistakes.
Over the years we have learnt and practiced improving our operational efficiency as an organisation. All elements and features of our approach in project management are designed with a solution‑driven mindset.
CIS Innovative Solutions has experienced Security Systems Managers who will oversee the development of security systems for the protection of facilities, personnel, data and assets. Using a combination of project management skills and security system knowledge, our Security Systems Managers will coordinate each project through its progressive stages with the goal of project completion within specified time and budget parameters.
f Design & Installation of Enterprise
Access Control Systems
f Design & Installation of IP CCTV Systems
f Design & Installation of Intruder Alarm Systems
f Design & Installation of Physical Security
f New Contract Implementation
f Control Room Design
f Planning and Managing of Large‑ Scale Events
f Implementation of Biometrics
f Robotics within Security Arena
f Remote Monitoring
f Post Room Management
f Smart Building Applications
f Hostile Vehicle Mitigation
f Onboarding of New Security Functions
AUTOMATED DRONES
Key Benefits
f 24/7 autonomous patrol and automatic charging
f Remote management through DBOX GCS platform
f Thermal and RGB camera integration
f Faster incident response and reduced manpower cost
f Proven reliability in Lithuanian climate conditions
f Seamless integration with LTG command and monitoring systems
f EU‑compliant and fully non‑Chinese solution
AI FOR PROACTIVE CCTV MONITORING
AI for CCTV refers to using artificial intelligence to enhance traditional security camera systems. Instead of simply recording video, AI-powered CCTV can analyse what the camera sees in real time and automatically detect events, patterns, or threats.
What AI Can Do in CCTV?
FEATURE PURPOSE
Motion detection Identify movement without manual monitoring
Facial recognition Recognise or match faces (subject to privacy laws)
Object detection Identify people, vehicles, bags, etc.
Intrusion detection Alert when someone enters restricted areas
f More proactive (alerts instead of just recording)
f Efficient (reduces need for constant human monitoring)
f Accurate (fewer false alarms vs. basic motion detection)
f Scalable (manage many cameras easily)
Camera captures video
AI algorithms analyse frames
System recognizes objects/ behaviour
Alerts or actions are triggered
RECOMMENDED AI SOFTWARE
What is PercepVision AI and the PercepVision Smart Safety Platform
PercepVision Smart Safety Platform is an AI solution helping business and security providers, proactively monitor CCTV by better understanding people’s behaviour. Our AI‑driven video analytics platform effortlessly connects with your current CCTV security camera and VMS setups. Experience real‑ time event alerts and reports that enhance your security, crowd management and business operations.
AI-driven video analytics features include:
RECOMMENDED AI SOFTWARE
What is VizgardFortif AI
FortifAI is state‑of‑the‑art visual autonomy software that enhances existing systems with time‑critical visual intelligence and precise camera and UxV platform control. Our revolutionary, platform‑agnostic flagship product operates on low power edge processors and has been proven in the field on UAVs, UGVs, USVs, C‑UAS systems, long‑range surveillance cameras, and even an uncrewed submarine.
CSOC REMOTE MONITORING
Remote Monitoring
CSOC | CIS Security Operations Centre
Our Control Room constantly undergoes transformations with newer user requirements as well as newer technologies. We adopt cutting edge technologies to provide access to the most accurate, up‑to‑date information available. Our priority is for all of that visual information ‑ video, data, application, screens ‑ to be available for sharing to teams that may be located in different places, with a full set of tools that allows them to work together as if they were all in the same room.
Closed‑circuit television surveillance and monitoring assist in securing sites, or part of sites, 24 hours a day. Whether installing the CCTV solution, making updates or monitoring the systems, we have all the end‑to‑end resources to put these into place. At CIS we have a fully functioning Control Room with is resourced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can provide your business with remote monitoring, alarm response, lone working and many more solutions.
Remote Video Access Control Management
f Key Holding
f Lone Worker Monitoring
f Facilities Help Desk
f Virtual Control Room People Services
f Monitoring Staff Welfare
f Timekeeping / Attendance Monitoring
SYSTEM INTEGRATION
Real-Time Video Verification – Fire door on access control triggers CCTV to pop up cam in this area.
Automated Workflows & SOP Enforcement:
Workflow example ‑ Emergency Door Open: trigger lockdown in Gallagher → bring up Avigilon cameras → dispatch radio alert
Complete Awareness:
Pinnacle brings all systems ‑ CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire alarms and radios, into a single operational interface.
Faster, More Effective Incident Response:
Event of Fire Alarm activation, direct to radio.
Full end to end reporting:
Pinnacle logs everything – aids with auditing and ensures compliance with standards.
Dear colleagues,
All Response Officers must now complete a Health & Safety Site Induction for each site you attend.
This is a legal requirement and helps make sure everyone understands the key safety arrangements on site, including first aid, emergency procedures, and any site‑specific risks.
We have strived to make this process simple:
• Complete the form once for every site you work on
• Use this link to access the form (CLICK HERE)
• Once submitted, your completed form will be automatically saved on The Hub
Please make sure this is done as soon as possible when attending a new site.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping keep everyone safe.
CIS WEARING IT PINK
On the 24th October, our colleagues across CIS proudly took part in ‘Wear It Pink Day’ to support Breast Cancer Now, a charity dedicated to supporting those affected by breast cancer. Breast cancer affects so many lives, but together we can make a difference. Thanks to ongoing research, care and early detection, survival rates have doubled in the past 50 years. Your support helps keep that progress going.
A big thank you to everyone for getting involved and donating. You can support the cause here, by clicking on the link below to donate: https://securepay.breastcancernow.org/
CIS ANNUAL ESG REPORT
At CIS we continue to strengthen our sustainability approach. In the years to come we are determined to achieve our net-zero pledge.
USE THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW OUR ESG REPORT
WELLBEING AND BENEFITS
Evi Garoufi-London Director of Payroll and Benefits UK and ROI
CIS offers amazing colleague benefits, available to all colleagues. From tax-free bike purchases to huge restaurant and takeaway discounts with TasteCard, dental and optical plans with HSF and high street savings that make a difference to every pocket! CIS has it all!
Our extensive staff benefits collection can be found under The Hub, and it is best to visit using a desktop version of a PC rather than a phone as this way it is easier to navigate through the different benefits.
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
All over the UK and the world, there have been tragic events that have affected many. We must protect our mental health and take the correct actions to ensure our wellbeing. If you, or someone you know, is suffering please see the below organisations that can make a difference and help.
