Watchword Security

08/10/2025

Check out our most recent article on effective security management in the FE sector... 😀

| Campus Security IS Safeguarding: Why We Must Rethink 'Security Management' in Education

26/09/2023

New partnership! We are delighted to be working with Newbury College for the next three years. The hard work starts now!

05/07/2023

https://www.fenews.co.uk/fe-voices/safety-and-security-in-fe-positively-influencing-attitudes-and-behaviour/

Check out our recent article in FE News... 🤓

| Safety and Security in FE: Positively Influencing Attitudes and Behaviour

02/12/2022

The last two years have seen an evolution in who we work with and how we support them. There is no 'one size fits all' - we support your operation in a tailored, flexible way to alleviate pressure on your team so they can focus on what they are good at...We have some exciting news coming soon!! 😁



City of Portsmouth College HSDC Fircroft College of Adult Education

07/09/2022

Exciting times for us at Watchword Security as we start work with one of the largest college groups in the country... Activate Learning 🤩

17/06/2022

Our Safety Warden team works in education and their overarching goal is simple...Demonstrably contribute to the Ofsted Framework. 👍

HSDC Highbury College University College of Estate Management Fircroft College of Adult Education

10/06/2022

We now provide Safety Warden support to HSDC South Downs...their story was similar to many colleges, having tried both generic security companies and managing the function in house...

Since we have started the feedback has been superb, because we are passionate about:
1. Supporting young people and staff alike.
2. Contributing to the creation of a safe learning environment.
3. Complementing the Ofsted framework.
4. Influencing attitudes and behaviour over time.
..Onwards and upwards!

17/02/2022

It has been a busy few weeks for the team at Watchword Security for a number of reasons. Our Managing Director recently attended Highbury College MPCT - Motivational Preparation College for Training to deliver a presentation about his experience in the regular Army, setting up a business and subsequent service in the Army Reserve. He then took the learners to the local Army Reserve Centre where the team took them through some of the equipment they might use in their careers.

What struck us about this group of young people was how engaged they are, over 90% of them already have a plan involving the Armed Forces. They were smart, professional and a credit to the team who are training them.

21/01/2022

Reasons to be cheerful, part 3...
One reason for us to be cheerful at Watchword Security in 2022 is the appointment of Penny Wycherley as a Non-Executive Director...
Penny’s CV includes roles as CEO and Principal of City College Plymouth, Waltham Forest College, Highbury College Portsmouth, Great Yarmouth College & South Kent College, as well as working as an OFSTED inspector. She has agreed to take on this role having been incredibly impressed by the support we delivered to City of Portsmouth College in 2021.

We tailor our approach to the sector...
✅ Rebrand our teams working in education as 'Watchword Saftey Wardens'
✅ Ensure each member of the team completes Mental Health Awareness Training
✅ Enable Safeguarding training for all Safety Wardens
✅ Prioritise influencing 'attitudes and behaviours' over time by building effective relationships with young people and staff alike

You can read more and hear from Penny via the link below...

https://watchwordsecurity.co.uk/blog/

05/01/2022

A belated Happy New Year from some of the team at Watchword...after a year of huge growth we have some exciting news coming for 2022....😃

30/09/2021

A local business has asked for our assistance in monitoring/tracking the use of a cycle lane outside their premises.

Short term role - we need assistance for two weeks. The role is monitoring traffic/a cycle lane.

Hours are 07:00 - 18:00 with breaks as required. Working indoors, observing the cycle lane and recording activity.

18/08/2021

Professional Security Officers needed. Portsmouth based role working in education.

Do you enjoy helping others? Can you help promote positive behaviour and be part of our team?

Watchword needs motivated people with great communication skills and a positive attitude to assist with security in Portsmouth.

We need security officers who engage politely and professionally with the public whilst supporting security on site. If you have a security background in supporting education, hospitality, healthcare or customer service you’re just what we’re looking for.

Current SIA licence required. E-DBS check beneficial. Send us your CV with your application and tell us why your skills and attitude are right for this role.

Contract length: 12 months

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday during term time. Circa 08:30 - 16:30

Start date: 7/09/2021