Security Specialists
Providing professional event security staff. Fully trained, vetted, and role-specific…
recruited and managed by us, trained by our SIA-approved partner Eventcover Education Ltd.
With decades of combined experience in event security, we’ve got all your needs covered.
Progress Staffing delivers specialist event security and staffing, combining accredited, fully trained operatives with real-world experience. From visible security to covert operations and incident response, we provide the right people for the right role – ensuring every event runs safely and professionally.
Management team steeped in
event security experience
With decades of combined experience in the Security Industry, our management team brings a wealth of knowledge across all aspects of event security. We are currently involved in both senior management and high-profile operational roles, ensuring our leadership stays hands-on and connected at every level. As Highfield-approved security trainers, we are equally passionate about developing staff and raising standards across the industry.
Garry Hogben (Director)
With over 19 years of experience in the Security Industry, I’ve working at senior management level with a portfolio of over 2,000 events. These include arenas (concerts, boxing, sporting, conferencing), large outdoor events, festivals, medical operations, specialist security deployments and traffic management.
Holding nationally recognised Level 4 Spectator Safety Management and NEBOSH qualifications, I bring a strong managerial and Health & Safety focus to every aspect of operational planning and business strategy. My goal is to ensure each project is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest professional standards.
Luke Mason (Director)
bring 24 years’ experience in the Security Industry, with a strong focus on events and specialist expertise in Response teams, Undercover work and Close Protection Operations. My background also includes Child Protection and Military Intelligence (reserves).
Holding a degree in Psychology, I apply behavioural insight and analytical thinking during our operational deployments. This approach – combined with my extensive and varied experience – provides me with a unique perspective on how best to protect people and assets.
As company directors, we are responsible for overseeing all operations, ensuring compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. We are passionate about developing our teams through our own training academy, allowing us to deliver Security Solutions that are effective and trustworthy.
Garry Hogben (Director)
NVQ Lv4 Spectator Safety Management
NEBOSH Fire Safety
Level 3 Conflict Management
Level 3 Physical Intervention
Level 3 Award in Education
Level 3 Security Supervision
Luke Mason (Director)
BA Hons Psychology
Lv4 Spectator Safety Management
Lv3 Close Protection Operations
Lv4 Certificate in Education
Lv2 CCTV Operations
Lv3 Deliverer of Advanced Physical Intervention (pain compliant)
Focused, specialised operation offering reliable event security services
Backstage Security/
Sensitive Area Operatives
Incident Response
Teams
Covert (undercover)
Operatives
Our covert operatives are experienced in blending in and identifying potential threats discreetly. Intervention only occurs when a critical risk demands immediate action. All operatives are trained in behaviour detection, criminal awareness, and covert communication techniques.
Recruitment
Solutions
Bespoke Operational
Support
Why work with
Progress Staffing
Accredited Training
Every operative is trained and assessed by our SIA-approved training partner, Eventcover Education Ltd, before they work for us. Training runs from our NEC base and covers conflict management, physical intervention and event-specific skills, with regular refreshers tailored to each role. It means we know exactly what our staff have been taught, because we are involved in teaching it. Physical intervention is taught using the McCormack Physical Intervention System, which we own.
Our Own Physical Intervention System
Progress Staffing owns the McCormack Physical Intervention System, an SIA-approved physical intervention system based on Taiho Jutsu. Training in it is delivered by Eventcover Education Ltd, so every operative who may need to use physical intervention has been taught a single, consistent method – one we control, rather than whatever an outside provider happens to teach.
HMRC Compliance
We operate as a fully HMRC-compliant business. All staff are employed and paid correctly through PAYE systems, ensuring clear accountability for both clients and operatives. This not only protects your business from potential liabilities but also reflects our commitment to operating transparently and responsibly at every level.
Fully Insured and Certified
Progress Staffing holds full insurance cover for all operatives and services provided, including public liability, employer liability, and professional indemnity where required. Combined with our accredited training programmes and industry partnerships, clients can have full confidence that every project is backed by the correct legal and professional protections.
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Contact our team today to employ
the safest and most reliable security
staff at your next event
Call 07887 948 841 or email admin@progress-staffing.co.uk
