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The move sees two more companies move towards the integrated facilities management model CE Facilities Services has announced further expansion with the purchase of the UK division of Octavian Security. The move sees two more companies move towards the integrated Facilities Management model, which is becoming ever more popular with UK businesses. The deal sees CE Facilities Services purchase Octavian Security UK only, with the next phase seeing Octavian Security UK absorbed i...

Octavian Security has also won IBBF International Business of the Year Award and Outstanding Business of the Year at IAB Awards Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has been named Business of the Year at the 2015 British Indian Awards for the second year running. Recognising achievements in Britain’s Indian communities, Nottingham-based Octavian beat competition from six other finalists to receive the accolade. Octavian achieved a turnover of £13.5...

Octavian will provide 10 certificated eLearning courses, offering winners chance to gain official certification Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has unveiled a competition to coincide with the launch of the newly accredited Octavian Training Academy, based at its headquarters in Nottingham. Coinciding with World Health & Safety Day on April 28th, Octavian will be giving away 10 certificated eLearning courses, which will offer winners the chance to...

The expansion is expected to create wider global opportunities for Octavian and build relations with Africa’s most prominent businesses Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has kicked off its ambitious 2015 growth plans by launching a new South African office. The move now sees Octavian hold a presence in three continents across the globe. As a growing economy with unique security requirements, South Africa is a key market for Octavian, with the expansio...

The SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) awarded Nottingham-based Octavian with 157 points - an increase of 25 points on last year’s score Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has once again been ranked in the top 5% of UK businesses following its annual Security Industry Authority’s (SIA) audit. The SIA’s Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS), which is responsible for regulating the private security industry, awarded Nottingham-based...

Octavian works alongside blue chip and public sector organisations to help protect their operations Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has been named "Outstanding Business of the Year" at the Institute of Asian Businesses (IAB) Annual Dinner and Awards ceremony 2014. The IAB, a part of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group, recognises the needs of Asian businesses in the West Midlands and celebrates their achievements with this year’s presti...

Think, Act, Report empowers companies to be open about how many women they employ Nottingham firm Octavian Security has joined the Government’s Think, Act, Report initiative, joining over 2.5 million employees now working for businesses that promote gender equality at work.   Think, Act, Report, introduced in September 2011, encourages companies to think about gender equality, take action to promote opportunities in their workplace and report on what they are...

Octavian Turkey will offer all services available to its existing divisions including manned and event security Octavian Security, the leading UK security provider, has announced a joint venture to expand the business into new territories by founding a new Turkish division. Connecting with Turkish company EKOL, the development of Octavian Turkey sees both parties take significant strides into the Turkish security market. Dr Mehmet Naci Efe will be at the helm of Octavian Turk...

Octavian Security has appointed four new senior staff, with two new directors joining its board Octavian Security has appointed four new senior staff, with two new directors joining its board. Former solicitor Reshma Sheikh has joined as director of business development, whilst operations manager and former army platoon sergeant Nathan Potter has been promoted to operations director. Reshma was previously a solicitor at Darbys Solicitors for five years, working at Eversheds...

The offices provide better access to clients’ sites in order to continue building on Octavian’s industry-leading customer service Award-winning security provider Octavian Security has expanded its property portfolio by opening new offices, located in both Central and North London. Octavian now has presences in Farringdon, close to the boundary with the City of London, and Waltham Cross. The Nottingham-headquartered company announced this strategic move, which...

This new accreditation recognises the reliability of Octavian’s services and its capacity to deliver consistently Octavian Security has added yet another string to its bow, after becoming accredited as a top supplier to the utilities sector. The company was audited by Achilles Information for entry into its UVDB Verify Scheme – which represents the utilities industry – for its standards of practice, capacity to deliver, risk management and compliance wit...

Sukhi Ghuman will be working with his business networks in the UK and USA to increase Scancom’s market share Sukhi Ghuman, the multi-award-winning entrepreneur and founder of leading security provider Octavian Security, has been appointed as a Director of mobile telecommunications provider Scancom. After working closely with Octavian over the past five years, the Scancom board approached Sukhi for the position. His role will be to develop new business links and to open...

Octavian’s founder Sukhi Ghuman has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Personal Achievement category The founder, owner and group CEO of Octavian Security, one of the UK’s most highly praised security providers, has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Personal Achievement category at this year’s Nottinghamshire Best Business Awards. Sukhi Ghuman has been chosen as a finalist because of his continuous drive to build on the business’s pioneering reput...

Kay will be responsible for tendering, developing and implementing new business strategies at Octavian Industry-leading security provider Octavian Security has appointed Kay Harford as its new business development manager. Kay will take on a wide-ranging brief with the company at its Nottingham head office, and will be responsible for tendering for new business whilst developing and implementing new business strategies. In line with the anticipated forecast for growth she...

Octavian has been chosen for its continuous improvement and development of innovative techniques Octavian Security, one of the UK’s most revered security providers, has been shortlisted as a finalist at the Security Excellence Awards 2013 for the Customer Care Initiative of the Year. The company has been chosen because of its continuous commitment to improvement and its development of innovative techniques, to ensure that client satisfaction is at the forefront of the b...

Jot Engelbrecht will take over the day-to-day management and overall responsibility of the business UK security company Octavian has announced that Jot Engelbrecht, who joined the business ten years ago as a security officer, has been appointed UK Managing Director. Jot, who has worked alongside owner Sukhi Ghuman since 2003, will now take over the day-to-day management and overall responsibility for the business, and will continue to maintain and build on the company’s...

The category recognises outstanding service, growth, innovation and investment in training Octavian Security, the industry-leading security provider, has added the Services Award at the Nottingham Post Business Awards 2013 to its 10 years’ worth of accolades. The company, which has won business and industry awards every year since it was founded in Nottingham a decade ago, beat hundreds of other entrants for the award. The category recognises outstanding service, growth...

Octavian arranged 50 security officers to undertake the session delivered by Nottinghamshire Police In keeping with its successful track record of proactive personal development, further staff members at leading security provider Octavian Security have been trained in counter-terrorism measures and crime prevention. The company, which provides protection to businesses, sites and people across the UK, arranged for more than 50 Security Officers to undertake the specialist sess...

Nottingham Post Business Awards 2013 takes place on 25th April at the Alea Casino in Nottingham One of the UK’s leading security providers, Octavian Security, has been announced as a finalist for the Nottingham Post Business Awards. The company, which was founded in Nottingham and operates throughout the UK, has been shortlisted for the Services Award. It beat hundreds of other entrants to the position. Octavian will find out whether it has won the award on 25 April, a...

Sukhi Ghuman, found and CEO of Octavian Security, received the award in London Sukhi Ghuman, founder and CEO of nationwide security provider Octavian Security, has won the Excellence in Customer Service category at the Asian Achievers Awards 2013, in London. Organised by the Indo British Business Forum, the Awards recognise eminent government and business sector leaders whose visions, directions, and actions have made them successful role models for the upcoming generations,...

Daniel was chosen for his work with logistics network UPS Leading security provider Octavian Security has named Daniel Mawataur as its Employee of the Year, the top accolade for its 750 strong workforce. The company, which has for many years lead the way for employee development in the security industry, chose Daniel from a group of 12 other candidates for the award, all of whom have won the Employee of the Month title during 2012. Daniel was chosen for his work with logisti...

Raul will manage the company's relationships with a portfolio of blue chip clients Leading security provider Octavian Security has announced the appointment of Raul Viana as an addition to its Contract Management Team. Raul will manage the company’s relationships with a portfolio of blue chip clients, ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day service and arranging additional cover. He will also meet with them monthly to review performance, objectives and initiatives. H...

Octavian Security which performs a variety of operations across the UK, is audited annually by Safecontractor Octavian Security has again been certified as one of the safest businesses to work for in the UK by leading accreditation scheme Safecontractor. The Nottingham-based security provider, which performs a variety of operations across the UK, is audited annually by the organisation to make sure its health and safety standards remain high. “Octavian Security’s...

The Security Industry Authority boosted its rating for leading security provider Octavian Security The Security Industry Authority has boosted its rating for leading security provider Octavian Security, who are members of its Approved Contractor Scheme, which aims to raise performance standards within the private security sector. Octavian’s rating of 125 points is a significant increase on its high score of 94 in 2011 – which already placed it well ahead of the ma...

Octavian Security will be based close to Nottingham City Centre on Riverside Business Park Octavian Security, the security company that in 2008 was named the 27 fastest growing company in the UK, has relocated back to Nottingham from its former headquarters in Derby. Employing 175 of its 800 strong workforce in Nottingham, Octavian Security will now be based close to Nottingham City Centre in a 5,680 sq. ft. unit on Riverside Business Park. Octavian, which relocated to Derby...

The replacement fleet of Ford Fiesta ECOnetic models will be used for security patrols in the Midlands Leading security provider Octavian Security has stepped up its commitment to becoming a more environmentally friendly business by investing in several new, greener patrol cars.  The replacement fleet of super-efficient Ford Fiesta ECOnetic models will be used for security patrols and alarm response calls throughout the Midlands, whilst considerably lowering the company&...

 Octavian Security has been awarded membership of the British Parking Association for car park securityOctavian Security has been awarded membership of the British Parking Association's Approved Operator Scheme for car park security in the UK. The scheme is awarded to BPA members that are involved with parking enforcement services on private land or in unregulated public car parks.   Member companies are recommended for working on private or unregulated space, and operate in accordanc...

 Octavian will provide security services to Matlock Bath Illuminations in Derbyshire  Octavian Security has been announced as the new provider of security for the famous Matlock Bath Illuminations in Derbyshire. Derbyshire Dales District Council has appointed Octavian, one of the UK's most forward thinking security firms, as the provider of safety stewarding and cash in transit services for the event. Octavian stewards will be present throughout to offer security and assistance to the...

Sukhi Ghuman (back row, centre) and his football team - EvertonSukhi Ghuman, owner and founder of award-winning security company Octavian Security, has fulfilled a life-long dream by taking to the pitch at Everton FC - helping to raise £10,000 for charity in the process. The entrepreneur took part in a special match at Goodison Park organised by Football Aid. Established in 2000, the organisation supports the work of charitable and voluntary groups across the UK via its grant mak...

 Octavian would be making the security arrangements at the venue and for spectators for the Luxury Motor Show The market leading Octavian Security has won the contract to be the sole provider of security at this year's Luxury Motor Show in Nottinghamshire.A team of officers will be at the event on Sunday 22 May at Goosedale Conference and Banqueting in Papplewick, 15 minutes from Nottingham city centre. They will be tasked with ensuring the safety of the thousands of visitors expe...