S12 welcomes new members to core leadership committee

December 22, 2025

The S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group (S12) is delighted to welcome five new members to its core committee.

The S12 brings together security leaders to work as a collective with the Government, Security industry Authority, and the Security Minister. Their mandate is to address and elevate critical industry issues, promote higher standards and professionalism, enhance public safety, and positively shape the perception of the security guarding sector.

While the group was initially seeking two new members in its latest round of nominations, the strength and breadth of candidates led to four being invited to join.

It is strengthened by the appointments of:

• Keith Middleton, Managing Director of Bidvest Noonan (UK) Ltd
• Steven Moore, Managing Director of OCS
• Kieran Mackie, Managing Director of Amulet Security
• Simon Alderson, CEO of First Response Group Ltd

It was stated that preference would be given to representatives from large and medium companies in this nomination round to help provide a more balanced committee. As nominations were received from two large and two medium firms, all four have been offered a place.

These appointments provide complete balance to the S12, which will now be made up of representatives from five large companies, three medium, and five small businesses.

‘New appointments are a major win for the S12’

Paul Evans, Chair of the Security Guarding Leadership Group, said: “We thank all those who put themselves forward to give up their time and resources to help drive positive change in the security industry.

“The appointments of Keith Middleton, Steven Moore, Kieran Mackie and Simon Alderson are all a major win for us, and between them they have a wide range of skills and experience that will be invaluable in helping the S12 achieve its goals. We welcome them all to the team and look forward to them getting stuck in – there’s a lot to do.

“These latest appointments also help balance out the committee in terms of the type and size of businesses represented.

“Finally, we also warmly welcome Abbey Petkar of Magenta Security Services, who joins the committee following a resignation from the previous nomination round. Abbey was the next runner-up in the small business category in that initial voting round, and I equally look forward to benefiting from his years of experience and expertise in the Security Guarding industry.”

Non-ACS representation

The S12 has also confirmed plans to introduce two non-ACS board seats in the New Year. This will help ensure even broader inclusivity and representation as the group continues to engage with Government, the Home Office and the Security Industry Authority on critical issues such as Mandatory Business Licensing, Martyn’s Law, labour exploitation and raising professional standards across the sector.

About the S12

The S12 meets regularly with the Security Minister, the Home Office and the SIA to drive the highest professional standards across the industry. The core committee lead a number of workstreams across a variety of areas including MR8, Labour Exploitation, Training Malpractice, SIA Business Approval Scheme, Martyn’s Law and Integrated Policing and Private Security.

The committee is so far being supported by more than 400 people from across the industry who are helping to represent the interests of the industry with one united voice, while working to raise standards, shape policy and improve public safety.

To find out more, or to join a workstream, please visit www.securityleaders.co.uk/workstreams.