Security Guarding & Management Services

Ashridge Group provides peace of mind by enabling businesses to focus on the important things without undue security concerns. We provide a safe environment for people to work in, protecting buildings and assets, and safeguarding venues and events from outside risk. We pride ourselves on providing highly trained security professionals who are capable of handling and resolving complex security issues, backed up by reliable security technology.

How we do it

Our Directors bring combined experience from the private security sector and British Armed Forces. The senior management team at Ashridge Group know what it takes to protect businesses in any sector. The majority of our employees join us with prior industry experience and all are screened to British Standards 7858. Our robust training and mentoring to new employees is totally unique. Through our Career Development Program, we unlock people’s full potential and provide them with working knowledge to countering current and emerging risks of today’s challenging environment.

Security Guarding Services

Our hands-on approach, dedicated contract managers, well-qualified security officers and adherence to BS7499 standards are a few of the factors that make our security guarding services uniquely reassuring. Above all we aim to build close relationships, understanding the small details and exact requirements and goals of each client, the different premises and people. This high-quality security service has resulted in high praise, including awards and the team have also been invited to provide training for in-house teams as a result.

Keyholding, Alarm Response and Mobile Patrols

Skilled in safety, security and incident management, our security officers provide both routine support and emergency mobile response 24/7 even in difficult conditions. Our vehicles are highly equipped to deal with any eventuality and also feature live tracking devices and camera systems, allowing remote monitoring and support of situations. We only provide a responsive alarm or keyholding service to a BS 7984 standard and maintain regular site patrols to BS 7499 UK standards.

Event Security, Stewarding and Crowd Safety

Covering every eventuality, our team provides complete security, medical, and stewarding solutions for some of the most prestigious public and private events and conferences, receiving praise and recommendations for further business on the strength of the team’s performance. At a functional level we provide event staff with top training and instilled professionalism whilst at a strategic level our project managers offer a complete management service to remove the stresses of event management and guarantee the smooth delivery of an event.

Vacant Property Security

Vacant Property Security services reduce the risks of leaving commercial and residential premises empty. In addition to the obvious threats of fire, theft and criminal damage, the value of property could be significantly reduced through environmental deterioration or illegal access by intruders. Fly tipping or graffiti are immediate visual clues that a property is vacant and if utilities remain connected these can not only lead to damage but result in additional costs being incurred by the property owner. Our services include: •Manned Guards and Security dog teams • Vacant property security inspections (to insurers standards) • Security mobile patrols • Key holding and rapid alarm response • Perimeter signage and protection (including fencing and concrete barriers) • Locksmiths • Fast, effective traveller/gypsy eviction

Waking Watch Services

Waking Watch Services – 24/7 Fire Safety & Protection When fire protection systems are offline or your property faces increased risk, every second counts. Our professional Waking Watch service provides continuous, on-site monitoring to detect hazards early and respond immediately, keeping your people, property, and business safe. Our trained fire watchers patrol your premises around the clock, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations, maintaining clear escape routes, and giving you peace of mind during construction, refurbishment, maintenance, or temporary system downtime. With our Waking Watch team, you don’t just meet legal requirements—you gain a trusted partner in fire safety. Safety never takes a break, and neither do we. Contact us today to protect your property and people, 24/7.  

Managed CCTV and Remote Monitoring

We arrange and manage CCTV monitoring and alarm verification through accredited specialist monitoring partners, so your cameras are watched from a remote video response centre and any incident is escalated to our patrols or the police. This sits alongside our guarding, mobile patrol and key-holding services as part of a layered approach.

Frequently asked questions

Are your security officers SIA licensed?

Yes. Every Ashridge officer holds a valid SIA licence for their role, and we are an SIA Approved Contractor — the Home Office-recognised quality standard for the private security industry.

What areas do you cover for manned guarding?

We provide manned guarding across London and the South East from our Buckinghamshire base, with directly-employed officers covering most of England and Wales.

Can you provide security cover at short notice?

Yes. We can mobilise emergency and short-notice guarding through our 24/7 control room — call 0800 085 5022 to discuss urgent cover.