OUR VISION

To make the world a
safer place

ABOUT

Get Licensed is the UK's leading security training and staffing platform.

We help people find the training they need to get licensed and match them with security jobs in their area. We make sure
everyone’s fully vetted and we stay on top of regulation updates, so everyone feels safe.

Founded in 2007, we’ve grown from a two-person startup to a 5-star rated company* that’s proud to serve the UK security industry.

Training

We’ve helped over 300,000 people get licensed and find work. Our network of training partners offer virtual and in-person classes in over 85 locations, including all major UK cities and towns. Course dates are flexible and we’re consistently rated 5-star on Trustpilot.

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Vetting

BS7858 vetting solutions for businesses of all sizes. We use the latest in technology to ensure fully compliant vetting. Empowering both employers and applicants with transparency of process

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Staffing

We help security employers find SIA licensed staff for both permanent jobs and temporary shifts. Using the Get Licensed app, security workers can find job and shift opportunities in their area.

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* We’re consistently rated 5-star on Trustpilot

OUR MANTRA

Being a people-focussed and charismatic leader means doing the morally right thing in every situation. Even if that means sacrificing a quick win or financial reward. If it can’t be done by The Code, we don’t do it. And if some aspect of our business is wrong, we take responsibility and put it right.

OUR CODE

Use your empathy — Put yourself in other people’s shoes and treat them how you’d like to be treated.

Empower people — Lend a helping hand, share your knowledge, and make people feel valued.

Be agile — Move on great ideas quickly, be flexible and open to change.

Deliver quality — Keep your standards high and aim to do your best for people, every time.

Be committed — Always finish what you start and give it your all.

Act with integrity — Stick to The Code and always be yourself.

OUR TEAM

Meet the team that makes it happen.

Simon Guild

Chairman

Nick Herbert

Board Advisor

Shahzad Ali

CEO

Nick Kelly

COO

Bojan Ambrus

CMO

Madiha Adil

Director Partnerships

Anthony Milner

Director Compliance

Paul Dickson

Head of Partnerships

Shahab Ali

Head of Product

Anar Bakrania

Operations Manager

Urooj Irfan

Financial Accountant

CHARITY & COMMUNITY

We want to make a positive impact in our community by supporting incredible charities. We are all in this together. Do the right thing.

Beam is a wonderful platform that provides occupational training for homeless people through crowdfunding.

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Kiva is crowdfunding charity which provides loans for the underserved. Through Kiva Get Licensed has helped towards over 900 loans across the world.

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Here to help

We are open 7am to 8pm on weekdays and 10am to 7pm on weekends. If you need help outside these hours, visit our help page to find answers to the most commonly asked questions.