Octavian Security News

 Octavian Security has appointed Barbara Chawner as the new head of the HR department at headquartersLeading security provider Octavian Security has announced the appointment of a new head of human resources.Barbara Chawner will manage the HR department at Octavian's Head Office, bringing with her a strong portfolio of HR experience in the security/facilities management sector, with stints at both Securicor and Serco.One of Barbara's key roles will be to oversee Octavian's recruitment proce...

 Six members from the Royal Marines prepared a three course Indian meal for the guests at the fundraising eventOctavian Security got back into its familiar role of guarding the armed forces, as its officers provided the door security for the high profile 40 Commando Royal Marines fundraising event at the Curry Lounge restaurant in Nottingham. Raising money for the Royal Marines Benevolent Fund, six members of 40 Commando took control of the restaurant for the evening to cook a traditional I...

 Kavita Oberoi, co-owner and director Octavian Security is quite optimistic about the deals finalised in DerbySecurity firm Octavian Security has won a series of major new Derby-based contracts, further cementing its position as the city's leading security provider. It has signed up a number of new clients for its key holding and alarm response service, amongst these are Smith of Derby, Orchid IT, Trimble and Stanno Sports.If an alarm is activated at any of the premises, notification is sen...

Sukhi Ghuman, Octavian Security owner and founder, established the Canine Division in 2007Octavian Security, the Derby based, award-winning security firm, is expanding its Canine Division in response to the heightened threat of internal and external terrorist activities and their use of explosives such as PETN and TATP.Octavian Security commercial director Tony Mellor said: "Companies are increasingly recognising their corporate responsibility for the safety and security of their personnel,...

The deal makes Sam, Maurice and Sukhi equal shareholders in Octavian Security's businessMaurice Kanbar, the famous US entrepreneur, is the latest business visionary to put his weight behind Octavian USA, the US arm of the already well-established UK-based Octavian Security, just two months after Octavian USA received its first stateside contract. The move will see Octavian USA add to its first Tulsa office, with new premises in San Francisco and California.Maurice, the serial entrepreneur,...

Octavian will now provide security and concierge services to aviation terminals in UKUK security company, Octavian Security, has announced its entry into the world aviation security market, as the company has become the official UK security arm of Swissport International - by taking ownership of the Checkport UK franchise.Checkport is a security subsidiary of Swissport International, the world's leading supplier of ground handling services to the aviation sector, and the exclusive franchise...

Octavian Security's Kavita Oberoi with Her Royal Highness Princess Benedikte of DenmarkSecurity company, Octavian Security, has announced that it's seeking to build closer CSR partnerships with new and existing clients in support of its chosen charity - the Global Girls Fund. This is the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts' (WAGGGS) Centenary Appeal - launched to mark 100 years of International Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting. Where there is natural synergy with clients and the...

Octavian will manage the entire security of Kanbar's 2 million square feet of office spaceOctavian Security USA, the U.S. arm of UK-based firm Octavian Security, announced it has chosen to establish its USA headquarters in Tulsa, Okla., after landing a prestigious contract with a U.S. property giant. The company, which is run by British entrepreneurs Sukhi Ghuman and Sam Sangha, has seen off U.S. rivals and been awarded a contract by Tulsa developer and property management company Kanbar Pr...

The security roles require the security team to live on-site 24 hours a day to ensure total event securityThe UK's leading outside broadcast security company, Octavian Security, is looking for motor home owners to guard film sets and TV outside broadcasts for the likes of the BBC and others.In addition to looking after some of the most exciting sporting and TV events on the calendar and being able to meet celebrities, Octavian Security is even offering successful applicants free training.The sec...

Octavian Security personnel will undertake the NVQ's to further improve its robust offering to clientsDerby based, nationally operating security company Octavian Security, has announced that each of its security officers, managers and administrators are to undertake NVQ's in Customer Service to further improve its robust offering to clients. Some 400 NVQ Customer Service qualifications will be delivered in partnership with Derby College, together with Cleaning NVQ qualifications f...

Octavian was the first to utilise ex-Gurkha Rifle security officers in retail and corporate security rolesInternational security solutions provider Octavian Continental, the offshore arm of Octavian Security, has successfully completed a trio of armed escort and executive protection contracts for a logistics organisation operating on the East Coast of Africa.These classified contracts mark Octavian's entry into the high-risk corporate protection market - a move that the company's founder Sukhi G...

Sukhi will also be sharing his views on what security means to businessesSukhi Ghuman, founder of Derby based Octavian Security, is to share some of his business experiences and expertise at Cooper Parry's next Pride Park Business Club event to be held at its Centro Place offices on 15 June.Speaking at the breakfast seminar, Sukhi, whose business has just relocated to Pride Park from Nottingham, will share Octavian's meteoric journey - from spare bedroom start-up to its 27th place in the Su...

Octavian's services include manned guarding, mobile patrols, remote CCTV monitoring/alarm responseMulti-award winning Octavian Security, one of the fastest growing and most forward thinking security and facilities management businesses, has announced a relocation of its headquarters from Colwick in Nottinghamshire to new premises at Pride Park in Derby.Octavian, whose services include manned guarding, mobile patrols, remote CCTV monitoring/alarm response and risk management now resides in the sa...

 L-R Octavian Security directors, Sarbjit Bitter and Sam SinghJust weeks after announcing the arrival of director Kavita Oberoi who now co-owns the business with founder Sukhi Ghuman - security company, Octavian Security has announced the further board appointments of Sam Singh as operations director and Sarbjit Bitter as finance director. Sam Singh, who joins Octavian from BP, where he was UK Fuels quality manager, will bring over 25 years experience of quality management in the oil,...

Sukhi Ghuman, the founder and CEO of Octavian Group, has been short-listed for Entrepreneur of the Year categorySukhi Ghuman, the award-winning founder and CEO of the globally-operating Octavian Group, has been short-listed for another prestigious accolade.The business acumen and flair that has seen Octavian grow substantially year on year has caught the attention of judges assessing entries to the Growing Business Awards, and Sukhi has been picked as a finalist in the Entrepreneur of...

  Octavian has been appoitned by Balfour Beatty to provide services for Nottinghamshire road schemeConstruction security specialist Octavian Security has won the contract to provide services to contractors working on a multi-million-pound road scheme in Nottinghamshire.Engineering and construction giant Balfour Beatty has appointed Octavian to provide static and mobile services as it delivers the A46 Newark to Widmerpool Improvement Scheme.The assignment will require a team of security...

  Ken Livingstone's new role will include focusing on the provision of security for the broadcasting industry Award-winning Octavian Security has announced the appointment of Ken Livingstone to the role of operations manager. In his new role, Ken will oversee the day-to-day operations of sections of the business, reporting directly to operations director, Jot Engelbrecht.He will also focus on the provision of security for the broadcasting industry, with clients including the BBC,...

Multi-award winning Octavian Security has become one of the first ever members to join The Aspire 100Multi-award winning Octavian Security has become one of the first ever members to join The Aspire 100, a new contract security industry initiative launched by international security risk services group, The Security Watchdog.The initiative is designed to offer industry representation to national, regional and local member companies who already participate in the Security Industry Association's AC...

Octavian Security offers training courses for door supervisorsOctavian Security is warning door supervisors employed by security firms across Northern Ireland that if they do not get a licence soon, they will be breaking the law. With effect from 1 December 2009, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) will be responsible for regulating the private security industry in Northern Ireland, a role it currently performs in England, Wales and Scotland.Those door supervisors who are not employed in-house...

The aim of the session is to explore ways businesses can aid in prevention of attacks Personnel from Octavian Security will be updated on the latest in counter terrorism measures at a special briefing with Nottinghamshire Police.The multimedia session, being hosted by Octavian Security, is part of Project Argus, an initiative launched by the National Terrorism Security Office.Taking people through a simulated attack, the aim of the session is to explore ways in which businesses across the countr...

 Tony Mellor, Octavian Security  Globally-operating Octavian Security has hired highly experienced commercial director Tony Mellor to help sustain the business's push for further growth. Reporting directly to Octavian founder and Chief Executive Officer Sukhi Ghuman, Tony moves to the post from palletised freight distribution network Pall-Ex, where he successfully carried out a similar role.Sukhi commented: "Tony is a high-calibre marketing and business development operator and wa...

Octavian CEO and COO invited by Sir Richard in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 League TableSecurity magnates Sukhi Ghuman and Avi Pawar of Octavian Security have just returned from a day spent as guests of Sir Richard Branson at his private residence.The Octavian CEO and chief operating officer were invited by Sir Richard in recognition of Octavian's ranking as Britain's 27th fastest growing private company in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 League Table.Sukhi and Avi were joi...

  Sukhi Ghuman, CEO of the Octavian GroupOctavian Security's mine of information and expertise has helped the company to land a new contract that will see its personnel protecting the headquarters of the Coal Authority.The Authority, with its Headquarters in Berry Hill, Mansfield, is responsible for the licensing of coal mining operations in Britain and dealing with the historic legacy of past coal mining. Octavian Security, whose high standards have established it as an industry leade...

 Octavian Security, the security company that famously placed former Ghurkha soldiers on patrol at an IKEA store in Nottingham, is now helping to provide a safe, enjoyable shopping environment for staff and customers at the Swedish company's first city centre store in Coventry.In its latest major retail security operation, the industry-leading security firm is supporting the IKEA risk team at the outlet, which boasts more than 50 room settings and a 455-seater restaurant.  In addition...

Globally-operating Octavian Security is taking its industry leading standards to Spain to help businesses in the country enhance their own offerings.Octavian Seguridad, to be led by former US Army intelligence officer Ocie Eduardo Mathenia Golderos and Valencia University economics graduate, Jose Carlos Fuster, will operate initially from Alicante.The Spanish operation, which will also open branches in Valencia, Murcia, and Barcelona, complements existing Octavian Security offices in the UK and...

Following a period of successful growth, The Octavian Group has promoted Harpreet Dhillon to the position of project manager, where she will work as part of the Chief Executive Officer's team, with responsibility for assisting ongoing projects in the Middle East and Indian market development.A graduate of Aston University, where she read managerial and administrative studies, Harpreet joined Octavian in June 2007 as a research analyst. Her new role will see her assisting Group CEO Sukhi Ghuman t...

Nottingham based, globally operating security led business, the Octavian Group celebrated its fifth birthday in style, holding a stunning "Ocean's Elevenesque" birthday bash for clients, staff and all friends of the business at the Alea Casino in Nottingham.The party, compered by GMTV newsreader and celebrity, Priya Kaur Jones, was thrown by Octavian Group CEO, Sukhi Ghuman, as a thank you to his team, clients and friends of the business whose collective hard work and vision has made O...

Twenty-year-old budding entrepreneur Paul Reddington is celebrating after being named apprentice to one of the region's business stars.Paul, a keen cricketer from Lowdham, Nottinghamshire, is the first "apprentice" to Sukhi Ghuman, managing director of the Octavian Group - the organisation famous for putting ex-Ghurkhas into IKEA.  And it's a great opportunity for Paul to learn from someone who has been named Businessman of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year and Emerging Leader of...

Fast-growing security company, Octavian Security has landed a two-year contract to provide security for the redevelopment of Gloucester Quays.The security firm has been appointed by the regeneration project's construction management contractor, Bovis Lend Lease, to provide 24-hour security for the site whilst the £110 million development is in progress.Octavian will mobilise a 43-man team, including a dedicated site manager and supervisors, to provide access/egress control, bespoke securit...

Octavian Security has won the contract to provide security for one of the world's leading motorsport and automotive technology businesses, Prodrive.The security firm's new three-year contract will see it providing manned security services at Prodrive's UK headquarters in Banbury and its Kenilworth facilities.  These are the very facilities in which Prodrive works on new technologies for its vehicle manufacturer clients, and also develops the vehicles within its own Subaru World Rally Team,...