The Recruitment Team attended the Ingeus London Job Fair, with around 350 attendees, they were able to speak to some talented individuals about the career paths we have available. The relationship has grown stronger with Ingeus over the last 12 months, with their mission to enable better lives they provide us with monthly licenced applicants, new starter benefit and assisting with job adverts. In attendance to support was Assistant Security Contract Manager at Crown Estates, Darren Sparks, Site Security Manager at JLL Kingdom Street, Kola Ogundele, and Site Security Manager at Regents University London, Nicola Daughtry.
We also attended Bexley’s Apprenticeship & Participation Event on 6th February and Langley School for Girls Event on 2nd February. We were one of many Employers and Training Providers attending these exciting events.
We were able to share our experiences as being apprentices and young people in the workplace, with individuals still in education, who are looking for their next steps. This was the second year that we have attended this event, we value the Apprenticeship Schemes we have within CIS and look forward to welcoming young talent into CIS.
Georgina Martin
CIS Security had a proactive day at the Camden Works jobs fair on the 18th May. With over 370 attendees, we were able to speak to individuals about the career paths we have available.
Camden Works mission is to provide great employment support across the borough, to everyone who needs it. They support local residents with job-searches, applications, CV writing and much more.
CIS fully support all London boroughs and our aim is to better lives, give opportunities and to provide career paths within the security industry.
It was a successful day, with a great selection of attendees all wanting to take the next steps in their careers.
This is the second year we have attended this event and we look forward to attending again next year!
CIS will be featured in the Coronation Special Issue of Pathfinder - one of the highest profile issues in Pathfinder’s 30year history! There will be 25,000 copies of this magazine going to Pathfinder’s personnel which will include our companies branding and contact information. This allows CIS to have exposure to personnel within their resettlement period along with all other places who receive Pathfinder (forces education centers, regional resettlement centers, Army, RAF and Naval Reserve forces, Military Families center’s etc.). – We are keen to support the transition of military individuals into a long and successful career with CIS.
On Friday 10th of March Georgina Martin (Talent Resourcing Manager), Shelby Martin (Talent Resourcing Officer), Alice Tillett (ER Advisor) and Tracy Plant (HR Director) conducted a number of site visits across all portfolios, to meet with our employees, carry out welfare checks, obtain photos and videos for marketing purposes and touch base with the management. In total 18 sites were visited; this was a very proactive day for all, and we managed to obtain great materials to use in the future.
CARMEN POWER RAIANE RIBEIRO MENDIS ARMALIS OSMOND
MONIQUE ROWE
LLOYD MILLER
NINA MALACHOVSKAJA
COSMIN ANDONE
EMMANUEL OSAFO
TEODORA MITSEVSKA
JAMES PETCH
Individuals from Recruitment and Onboarding visited Islington Square where they met with Security Manager, Ataul Ahmed. A tour of the site was provided, along with a talk about the team and the challenges they face on a day-to-day basis. Ataul spoke about the importance of the positive relationships he has built with the team and the client, which allows the team at Islington Square to operate effectively. This allowed Recruitment and Onboarding to understand the needs of Islington Square and the roles they do on site.
ATAUL AHMED - SECURITY MANAGER
On the 10th May CIS celebrated World FM Day which took on the theme ‘Making a Real Difference’.
World FM Day provides the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the vital work that workplace and facilities managers and the wider industry contributes to businesses worldwide.
World FM Day is a time to celebrate the behind-the-scenes heroes of the built environment and share well-deserved thanks for keeping our facilities healthy, safe and productive.
CIS celebrated our services on several of our sites including The Wellcome Trust which is shown in the video link below. A huge well done to all our teams who ‘Make a Real Difference’.
BANK OF CHINA
HELIX – THE GRAINHOUSE BROOKFIELD – ALDGATE TOWER
CBRE – ONE CROWN PLACE
SAVILLS – ROLLING STOCK YARD
The Citizenship Forum comprises of volunteers from across the business to have a voice about developing strategies for the better. The forum focusses on a variety of items, including EDI, Culture, Creating Healthy Working Environments, Teamworking, Staff Engagement and Career & Development Opportunities. Within the forum, all volunteers try their best to be the voice from the ground.
From Hyde Park Corner to Whitehall Place, over 500 groups and 30,000+ participants will march in the iconic Pride in London Parade. After our successful collaboration with the wider security industry at Pride 2022, We can’t wait to participate in Pride London 2023!
As part of our Inclusive Citizenship initiatives, we reached out for volunteers who would like to join in the fun at the London Pride Parade event taking place on Saturday 1st July 2023, representing CIS Security and the wider security industry.
We believe this strengthens our togetherness with the wider industry, a real collective approach to improving inclusivity in our sector.
Hi Vis Day is in place for the The City Security Council security stakeholders to work collaboratively with the City of London Police, The London Fire Brigade and the City of London Corporation, to provide resources to support a high visibility deployment to demonstrate partnership, provide reassurance, and promote engagement with those who live, work and socialise in the City of London. Hi Vis Day, which took place on the 20th April included Police and associated partner hubs covering; Cycle and Traffic Safety, Security Advice, Wellbeing, Suicide Awareness and Operation Reframe (Violence Against Women and Girls).
Last month, Head of Security, Peter Faram MSyI MCMI, and a team from CIS partnered up with Inspector, Caroline Hay, from the City of London Police (CoLP) for Operation Reframe.
Operation Reframe is a partnership approach to facilitate the night-time economy by providing a reassuring high visibility presence, with the goal of making people feel safe in the City of London.
As part of a Paternoster Square Estate initiative, Head of Security, Peter Faram, with the support from CIS, collaborated with the CoLP and Parkguard Ltd, to conduct joint patrolling throughout the City to help raise awareness in support of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and localised crime.
Thank you to HR Director, Tracy Plant, Account Director, Kieron Nunney, Onboarding Lead, Davina Sawyer and Estate Security Supervisor, Ross Liebow-Foy for supporting this brilliant operation. Thank you to the two officers from Parkguard Ltd for sharing your experience and knowledge of the City; and to Inspector Caroline Hay for the opportunity to be part of what we hope to be a continuous collaboration.
Tracy Plant stated;“It was a great opportunity to be a volunteer, collaborating with the City Police during Operation Reframe; this initiative is focusing on the safety of females in the City of London during twilight hours. It provided me with a better insight of the vulnerability of females and the need to bring awareness to the community and provide safety measures”.
Well done to all involved!
Last month was our first Paternoster Square Estate Security Forum meeting for 2023. It was a great pleasure to see such a great crowd of Security Professionals supporting continuous efforts and innovations for the safety of the City of London.
Head of Security, Peter Faram MSyI
MCMI, has been Chairing the forum for 4 years, always showing great enthusiasm, with the intention to educate and share best practices with forum members and city stakeholders.
PC Jordan Smith presented about awareness towards woman’s safety around unlicensed taxis and Ubers. PC Smith also talked about crime prevention and gave tips for general awareness about phone theft and crime trends. Head of Security, Peter J Faram, first met Inspector Hay in 2022. He was amazed to see her enthusiasm towards local policing and wanted to learn more about Operation Reframe. This has led to joint collaboration between Peter, CIS and the City of London Police for future operations.
Today, it was a great pleasure to welcome Inspector, Caroline Hay, and PC, Jordan Smith, from the City of London Police. Inspector Hay presented Operation Reframe for the forum and gave a great insight to the continuous efforts that the City of London Police are providing with the main intention to make the City a safer place, especially for vulnerable females.
The Paternoster Square Security Forum is a leading forum within the City of London, and it is always a great pleasure to welcome the City of London Police.
On Friday 28th April, CIS attended the British Land Service Excellence Awards at Regent’s Place.
The British Land Service Excellence Awards is Regents Place’s celebration of all their service providers, an opportunity to recognise the outstanding contribution to the running of the estate. There were several CIS winners so we would like to say a huge WELL DONE to:
Security Officer, Peter Oraegbunam, who was nominated by colleagues for his consistent excellent performance and customer service.
Steve Mooroogan, Alec Forrester, Peter Oraegbunam, Oscar Nti, Ben Marfo, Fabio Di Ioro, and Xhevat Habibaj, who were all nominated by several colleagues. One comment being;
Loading Bay Supervisor, Oscar Nti, who was the British Land Service Excellence Award overall winner! Oscar was nominated by a number of people, clients and colleagues alike, for always being helpful, with a great smile and consistently going above and beyond to help others, he received a certificate, trophy and a £100 voucher.
“Xhevat only joined the CIS team in December 2022, and is his first role in security. He has quickly become a key member of the team, willing to do any task, support his colleagues and other service partners. It is a pleasure to have him on our team at Regent’s Place.”
Head of Security for Regents Place, John REYNOLDS MSyl, stated;
Quarterly Winners; Steve Mooroogan, Melissa Benham and Fabio Di Lorio who received a British Land Service Excellence Award for their response to dealing with an abusive and intoxicated male, deescalating the situation and safely managing their removal from site.
Security Supervisor, Ben Marfo, who received an award for consistently providing a quality service for the client.
“It was a real pleasure to see members of my team being recognised for their exceptional service by our client British Land. This is a wonderful initiative that our team really embrace. The individual awards cannot be achieved without the contribution of the whole team and they should all feel justifiably proud of their achievements. Congratulations to all those nominated but especially Oscar for winning the overall award.”
Well done team – keep up the great work!
On Wednesday 24th May 2023, CIS Security attended the ACS Pacesetters Security Officer of Distinction Awards.
We are excited to announce that CIS Security has been awarded the ACS Pacesetters Company of the Year Award 2023.
Barry Roberts, Security Officer at London Bridge City, also received the the Security Officer of Distinction Award.
This really is a testament to all the hard work that we do and we would like to thank you all for the support that we receive. We were absolutely thrilled with the result, it means so much to us seeing our people receive the recognition they deserve.
Well done to all the other finalists and winners!
BARRY ROBERTS WINS THE SECURITY OFFICER OF DISTINCTION AWARD
“It’s one thing to be nominated for this award from the organisation I work for and like so much. But to actually win, makes me totally happy and greatful as well as proud”TO WATCH VIDEO
We are thrilled to announce that our incredible Security Team at Here East has been shortlisted as a finalist for the FSM Awards 2023 for the ‘Security Team of the Year’ award.
The Fire and Security Matters (FSM) Awards are designed to recognise excellence and innovation in the fire and security sectors. With more than 280 entries submitted for this year’s award, we are pleased to be recognised as a finalist for one of the most prestigious categories: Security Team of the Year.
“I continue to be amazed by the talent and hard work this team delivers. This nomination proves their level of commitment to making sure our campus is a safe and welcoming environment”
Leighton Jones, Head of Security & Front of House at Here East
We are delighted to celebrate this nomination with our partners Here East. We look forward to our continued collaboration to provide our Security Team with training and educational programmes.
Thank you to all the Security Team at Here East and good luck at the award ceremony!
We are delighted to announce that our Security Risk and Threat Advisor, Jon Felix, is the WINNER of the City Security magazine’s Security Article of the Year Award 2022!
Jon stated;
“A huge thank you to all that read and voted for my article. Its a rare privilege to win this award against the calibre of those that regularly contribute to the City Security Magazine”.
“Due to my inability to write with any punctuation, a huge thanks to the regulars that proof read my musings for various needs, Dave Cox, Richard Galvin and Claire-Louise Hagon, you all deserve a mention. Thank you”.
Jon’s article, ‘Effective Risk Management - seven ways to make an impact’ can be found on the link below:
https://lnkd.in/eudb9cS7
Well done Jon, this is a fantastic achievement!
For this project, we played a crucial role in managing and coordinating all aspects of the project.
Our objective was to install an Inner Range access control system in the landlord areas. This system would be integrated with the newly installed and commissioned lift system on site.
Working with Inner Range, an Australian access control company, presented challenges due to the time difference. Despite this obstacle, we successfully overcame it, and the system is now fully operational and working in conjunction with the New Lift systems.
To ensure efficiency and minimise disruptions, we utilised existing cabling where possible. We conducted continuous testing during the installation process to identify and address any potential issues.
It was paramount to ensure a smooth and efficient transition to the new Inner Range system without causing any inconvenience to the building’s tenants.
To maintain a sleek appearance, we strategically positioned the readers underneath the lift call screen, ensuring they remain hidden while preserving a polished aesthetic.
For this project, we installed a barrier at the loading bay entrance. This barrier would be connected to an intercom system for communication with the control room. We will also be installing CCTV and wireless bridges on a pole to wirelessly transmit the signal.
Through a series of site visits and necessary adjustments, we found the perfect solution for our client’s needs.
The barrier is designed to be operated either through a fob or manually, offering convenience for the guards to open and close it as required.
The client is in currently in discussions with the council regarding the use of an existing pole for mounting these systems, as opposed to installing new.
In addition to this project, we have provided further solutions for our client, these consist of; additional CCTV installation, protect for vacant offices, and even the implementation of artificial grass.
Members of the CIS Innovative Solutions team attended the Security Expo at NEC Birmingham. We were hosted by our partner Northland Controls who introduced us to several manufacturers within the security industry who demonstrated there new technologies for us.
The Exhibition was very informative and we met many suppliers of new products that we will be looking to implement for our customers over the next twelve months.
Suppliers we met include:
CIS Innovative Solutions appointed approved suppliers and manufactures Smiths to installed and commissioned a Smiths Hi Scan X-Ray Scanner for our client at 110 Bishopsgate.
HI-SCAN 6040C is designed to detect prohibited items and threats by screening bags and packages at security checkpoints. It is ideally suited for public buildings such as prisons, courthouses, embassies, banks and hotels, where its contemporary design and small footprint fit well into any entrance environment.
HI-SCAN 6040C is the result of Smiths Detection’s pre-eminence in X-ray technology: more than 40 years of experience in delivering engineering excellence to meet the highest security standards with proven product reliability.
The X-ray scanner is a valuable addition to support the team at 110 Bishopsgate minimise risk of undetected threats entering the premises via deliveries and post.
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
X High reliability
X Best-in-class image quality
X Easy to operate
X Future-proof electronics and software
CIS Security is approved for the following scopes:
Guarding Gold with Passport Specification
Three areas of good practice were identified.
Static Site Guarding Services, Mobile Patrol Services, Keyholding and Response Services, Door Supervision Services, Retail Static Guarding Services, Provision of Security Screened and Trained Personnel to Conduct CCTV Monitoring Activities, Standards: This company is approved to the following standards: BS EN ISO 9001:2015, BS EN ISO 14001:2015, BS ISO 45001:2018, BS7499:2020, BS7858:2019, BS7984-1:2016, BS7984-3:2020, BS7958:2015 Annex C, BS7960:2016, BS10800:2020, NSI Passport Specification 01/19, NSI NCP 101,
Annual Summary Report for:
Good Practice 1 - Frec Level 3 course is available to employees enhance understanding of the Security Officers first response emergency care for any potential first aid incident.
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Good Practice 2 - The company have developed a Leadership programme for all employees within the business from leaders, supervisors, mangers and the senior leadership team.
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Good Practice - The company have ensured that an interactive screen with the site security briefing is available within the control room at LBC London Bridge City site allowing Control room officers to quickly see all key points on the site in case of emergencies.
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X Report accidents and incidents via the app in real-time
X App is available online and offline
X Simple and easy form capturing the key information
X Ability to manage who can or cannot report an incident
X Desktop gives the coordinator and appropriate business stakeholders full transparency of endto-end incident management
X Fully configurable report writer
X Information can be presented with chart functionality – Bar/line/pie
X Off the shelf compliance management software suitable for all business where compliance management needs simplifying
X Developed to reduce paperwork, save time and be compliant by integrating workflows
Off the shelf compliance management software, suitable for all business where QHSE management needs simplifying.
X SaaS delivery, Monthly Subscription/Billing
X Scalable, so can be expanded as the business remit grows
Manage all your compliance needs in one system, access via the cloud or on a mobile app anywhere, anytime. Real life dashboards.
Reduces the amount of time spent on paperwork and duplicates which helps increase productivity and employee participation.
Helping your employees understand Quality, Health and safety and Environmental systems creatively and with a positive culture.
Mango offers customers complete visibility and control over their QHSE procedures.
Our ESG due diligence questionnaire is a robust tool used to screen our current and new suppliers. The approach of this screening exercise is to conduct a site visit and gain understanding of the procedures and approaches of the various elements listed within the questionnaire. Our ESG manager than makes a summary of the suppliers approaches and recommendations for implementation.
X Environmental – management systems and training (Carbon reporting, certifications, policies, and training)
Jordy Mukudi ESG Manager
X Social – Workplace management, Health & safety, community engagement.
X Governance – Accountability (Representative to oversee compliance with ESG regulation, pay ratio, policies, frameworks).
During the Month of April, our ESG Manager, Jordy Mukudi, helped organise a collection of bed sheets, duvets, towels, pillows, and beds for the charity, Outreach, to assist with homelessness. Our ESG manager accompanied Helix’s Building Manager Louise Cook, where the items were collected on two separate days and were distributed to local hostels. Although this donation was not directly from CIS, CIS is always willing to assist with our clients’ donations where we can as this aligns with our ethos of inspiring citizenship.
Our ESG Manager, Jordy Mukudi, was invited to Here East on the 4th of May as part of a service partner collaboration to upskill relevant service partner staff at Here East on ESG as a whole. The session started off with the Senior cleaning Contract Manager, Jo Beta, at Here East explaining the approaches of waste and recycling within the site, then followed the waste and recycling contractor giving a high-level training session on the type of items which could be recycled once taken from Here East.
Our ESG manager concluded with a ESG awareness presentation which covered each of the ESG pillars, giving examples of how the service partners could implement initiatives to achieve success within each of the ESG pillars. This was the first ESG external consultancy service to be provided to a service partner, which will continue to grow in the coming months, helping external organisations achieve best practice.
In the month of April, CIS partnered with The EY Foundation, which is an independent UK charity who support young people who face significant barriers to employment. Their approach is to bring young people and employers together to close the skills gap between UK business and hidden talent, bringing young people from diverse and low-income backgrounds closer to employers seeking new talent.
The scheme is called ‘Secure Futures’ and it provides paid employability skills training, paid work experience and business mentoring, which forms part of a 10-month programme for young people aged 16-17.
Our dedicated staff members who have opted to become a mentor consist of Key Account Director, Domingo Desousa, Account Manager, Wayne NYE Jones, Account Manager, Terence Coates and Head of Security, John Reynolds.
CIS is committed to increasing local employability while embracing Equality, diversity & inclusion. Our partnership with the scheme aligns with our commitment towards some of the 17 sustainable development goals such as: 4. Quality education; 8. Good work and Economic Growth; and 10. Reduced inequalities.
In April last month, members of the Paternoster Square team took part in Walk Out with Outreach, this is a campaign to identify people who are rough sleeping and need help.
Account Director, Kieron Nunney leads this initiative as part of the Service Excellence Group at Paternoster Square Estate and Warwick Court. Kieron and his team work in partnership with The Soup Kitchen and volunteer every month.
Kieron Nunney stated;
“Its clear support from organisations and businesses are key to ensure the necessary support is there for the homeless”.
Mickey Hansell stated;
“It was a great initiative and rewarding to give back to the homeless. I would like to personally thank Kieron Nunney and CIS Security Limited for arranging such a fantastic opportunity. I would also like to thank TWC’s Tony Woodland for proving the clothing bags. We look forward for this to become a regular occurrence through our “Paternoster Square Service Excellence Programme”. Thank you to everyone that attended”
November 2022Donated £10k cheque to London’s Air Ambulanve
October 2022 –Raised over £14k over a 4-day period of volunteering.
Donated £10,000 to St Mary’s Churchyard Donation
Donated £4,000 to fund a new video being created by the Consortium for the Prevention of Suicide
£13,000+ worth of donations from December 2022March 2023
2022 - March 2023 accumulated to over £24k
As the UK throw away approximately 98 billion pieces of plastic packaging a year, With just 12% of our household plastic packaging waste being recycled, and the rest is burnt, landfilled, or exported. With these shocking statistics, it is important to us to take action at CIS by continuing to reduce the amount of single use plastics at the head office and the sites we operate within.
We have a flexible working policy which allows our Head Office staff to work from home and the office. When our staff do decide to work from home this also reduces our scope 3 emissions, as staff do not haveto commute into work.
Our HQ use 100% sourced electricity from renewable energy.
As a result, we have provided all our staff at The Wellcome Trust with thermal bottles to commit to our sustainability approach towards the reduction of plastic usage.
In 2021, our vehicle fleet represented 79% of hybrid/ electric cars.
We understand the importance of reducing our carbon footprint which is why we have set a pledge for vehicle fleet, which is to transfer the vehicles to fully
CIS actively support and encourage our employees to volunteer. Volunteering is a social pillar within ESG, and is the commitment of time and energy for the benefit of society and the community, the environment, or individuals outside (or in addition to) one’s immediate family.
X Staff are entitled to 4-days
X Approval of volunteering is dependent on whether it aligns with the 17 sustainable development goals.
In April last month, Account Director, Kieron Nunney, and Property Manager Lucie Frater, attended The Soup Kitchen in Whitfield Street.
Established in 1986, The Soup Kitchen is a resource for the homeless, elderly, lonely and vulnerable in London. It provides free nutritious meals, clothing, toiletries and a sense of belonging to hundreds of people each day.
Kieron leads this initiative as part of the Service Excellence Group at Paternoster Square Estate and Warwick Court and in partnership with The Soup Kitchen, monthly volunteering opportunities will soon be made available.
Kieron stated;
“It was fantastic to be part of this initiative, I have a genuine belief in giving back to the community and it was an honour to assist with the food preparation and to serve up to 100 individuals. Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference, and I am looking forward to this becoming a regular occurrence through the Service Excellence Group”.
All our employees receive ESG training, this is done at the very beginning of their CIS journey, through inductions where ESG is introduced at a high level and also giving staff the opportunity to opt into becoming a ESG champion.
There is also a more enhanced mandatory ESG awareness course for all staff at CIS, this course is to be completed semi-annually and consists of training on the specific pillars of ESG, followed by a questionnaire at the end of the course.
The course was created In order to drive the importance of ESG within the company as we believe a collective approach will ensure a robust framework and structure within the company in relation to ESG and sustainability. There is discussion of the awareness course being launched on our e-learning platform EdApp.
An informative leaflet created to share some tips on dealing with the cost of living
With the cost of living in the UK rising, there are many support options for individuals and families directly from the Government
Millions of people are not claiming what they are entitled to and there are support schemes for people who are not just unemployed
We have put together few tips and some useful links for you to check your eligibility for benefits and what schemes are available to you and your family.
You can use a free independent, and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you are entitled to. Visit https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators and choose from a selection of different calculators.
The Government has announced further cost of living payments between spring 2023 and spring 2024. Most people should have received their 2022 payment, but please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment for accurate information.
You should have received a £400 discount to help with your energy bills between October 2022 and March 2023 This would have been applied to your household electricity bill so please check you have received this. Further information can be found here: https://www gov uk/get-help-energy-bills/getting-discount-energy-bill
You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the cost of childcare You will need to set up an online childcare account, and for every £8 you pay into this account the Government will pay £2 to use to pay your provider Please visit https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare for further information.
Marriage Allowance lets you transfer £1,260 of your Personal Allowance to your husband wife or civil partner. This reduces their tax by up to £252 in the tax year.
To benefit as a couple you (as the lower earner) must normally have an income below your Personal Allowance - this is usually £12,570
When you transfer some of your Personal Allowance to your husband, wife or civil partner you might have to pay more tax yourself but you could still pay less as a couple
More information can be found here https //www.gov.uk/marriage-allowance
