Diligence
Showing up. Doing the work. Following the procedure even when no one is watching — because that is when it matters.
Our story
Founded in 2012, Ashridge Group delivers facilities, security and safety services through directly-employed teams — because consistency starts with knowing the people on your site.
12+
Years trading
Established 2012
100%
Directly employed
No sub-contractor chain
2
Registered trademarks
Ashridge Group & Cognitious®
10+
Accreditations & awards
SIA, ISO, Cyber Essentials+
What we believe
We don’t sub-contract our front-line teams. Officers, cleaners, maintenance operatives and managers are all directly employed by Ashridge Group.
It costs more — and it’s how we deliver the consistency clients pay for. One management chain from boardroom to site. Pay above industry minimums measured against retention, not turnover. Investment in training, kit and vehicles owned by us, not leased.
Our values
Showing up. Doing the work. Following the procedure even when no one is watching — because that is when it matters.
Caring about the people we keep safe, the buildings we look after, and the teammates we work alongside. Service is a vocation.
Trained, certified, kept current. We invest in training programmes and tailored development for every team member.
When something happens, you hear from us — fast. 24/7 contact, named managers, no automated runaround.
From the Chairman
As Ashridge Group continues to expand, we are building a “people first” ethos which focuses on prioritising our employees’ needs to deliver customer-service excellence.
One way we do this is by implementing Career Development and Educational Training Programmes, tailored to each individual. Every person who represents Ashridge Group shares our values of diligence, passion, competence and responsiveness.
Mark Walker
Group Chairman
The longer version
Accreditation, training and resources all contribute to our reputation, but in a profession with so many touchpoints with the public, customers and employees, people skills and the right attitude are the traits that make us great partners.
Our founding Directors extol the value of a human approach to facilities, safety and security. We believe that we have a duty not only to keep people safe and healthy, but to contribute to their happiness and comfort too.
“As Ashridge Group continues to expand, we are building a ‘people first’ ethos, which focuses on prioritising our employees’ needs to deliver customer service excellence.
One way we do this is by implementing a Career Development Program and Educational Program for Training, tailored to each individual and specifically designed to encourage personal growth. Every person that represents Ashridge Group shares our values of Diligence, Passion, Competence and Responsiveness.”
Mark Walker, Group Chairman
We are proud to regularly receive positive feedback:
“Communication is the best I have ever seen in any company I have worked for”
“Ashridge Group really stand out from the crowded security sector. Many companies claim to care about their employees, but Ashridge really put this at the forefront of the business. A year ago I was lucky enough to be welcomed into the Ashridge family and I have never looked back, I was blown away by the warmth shown to me by the team and the level of employee engagement.”
“No words can thank Ashridge Group enough for what they have offered and supported me through. They are a fantastic business whose priority is treating their employees with the upmost respect and support. I have been lucky enough to grow with Ashridge Group since 2013 and I am very much looking forward to continuously growing with and seeing what the organisation has to offer in the future.”
“A company built on putting their employees first, as well as ensuring that they consistently maintain the high standards they have set to meet. They have enabled me to begin completing an apprenticeship whilst providing constant support and advice for any problems I face; I have never had an employer as good as Ashridge Group”
Armed Forces Covenant
Ashridge Group Ltd proudly supports those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families.
Ashridge Foundation
The Ashridge Foundation supports community causes in Buckinghamshire and beyond — funded by Ashridge Group and run by Ashridge Group people.
Want to know more?
Vetting a new supplier or comparing approaches — we’re happy to walk you through how Ashridge works.