Circle UK Group Events

Security Officer Professional Standards Series

Raising competence. Reducing risk. Protecting licences.

 

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About the Events

Practical compliance. Real-world scenarios. Documented CPD.

 

For Security Officers

The Monthly 30-Minute Webinar Series is a structured training and compliance programme delivered by Circle UK Group to support frontline security officers and operational teams.

 

These short, focused sessions are designed to reinforce professional standards, reduce operational risk, and ensure ongoing compliance with key industry legislation and standards.

 

Each webinar addresses common failures seen on live sites, explains what is expected of security officers, and provides clear, defensible guidance aligned to audits, inspections and client assurance.

 

Purpose of the Webinar Series

This programme supports Circle UK Group’s commitment to professionalism, compliance and continuous improvement by:

  • Maintaining compliance with BS 7499, BS 7858, GDPR and Health & Safety legislation

  • Reducing operational risk, vetting failures and avoidable client complaints

  • Improving officer knowledge, confidence and decision-making on site

  • Strengthening audit readiness for ACS, ISO and client reviews

  • Providing documented CPD evidence for individual officers and the business

Upcoming Events

Security Officer Professional Standards Series

 
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Vetting, Screening & Officer Responsibilities

Your Vetting Matters: What Can Go Wrong and Why

Vetting is not a one-off exercise. This session explains why accurate, up-to-date information from officers is critical to compliance, client confidence and licence protection.

What This Session Covers

  • Why BS 7858 screening is essential to the security industry

  • What officers must declare, update and report

  • Criminal records, right to work checks and address changes

  • Common vetting failures and how they occur

  • Consequences of non-disclosure or false information

  • How vetting failures can impact contracts, audits and SIA licences

Standards & Guidance Referenced

  • BS 7858 – Screening of individuals working in a security environment

  • SIA licensing requirements

  • Contractual and client assurance expectations

Event Details

Thursday, 22 January 2026, 14:00 – 14:30 PM GMT, Microsoft Teams (Recorded)

Expert Pannel

Ashad Ahmed, Vetting Officer at Circle UK Group

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Additional Information

 

What to Expect

Each webinar is concise, relevant and directly linked to real operational requirements.

Delivery format (fixed):

  • Duration: 30 minutes

  • Platform: Microsoft Teams (recorded)

  • Structure:

    • 20 minutes – Core topic

    • 5 minutes – Real scenarios and common failures

    • 5 minutes – Questions and clarification

Attendance & Records

  • Attendance is mandatory for applicable officers

  • Sessions may be attended live or via recording

  • Viewing acknowledgement is required

  • Recordings are stored in Circle Academy

  • Attendance and CPD records are retained for ACS, ISO and client assurance.

Who Delivers the Sessions

All webinars are delivered by Circle UK Group subject-matter experts, covering vetting, operations, health & safety, GDPR and professional conduct. This ensures content is accurate, current and directly aligned to Circle policies and client expectations.