Security Management South West Limited

Security Management South West Limited is a security company based in Plymouth with nearly two decades of experience. Ken York is the Managing Director and has worked in the security industry since 1989. Callum Marshall is the Operations Director, and Brandon York is the Operations Manager, having been with the company since 2018. Sharon Stretton manages accounts and payroll, while Wesley Wigglesworth provides operational support; he started as a Support Desk Officer in 2020 and schedules over 100 employees weekly.

Jessica Patrick handles screening and vetting. The company holds Security Industry Authority (SIA) Approved Contractor status for the provision of Security Guarding and Keyholding Services. It was awarded a major contract by Plymouth City Security for the English Riviera Airshow from 2025 through to 2027. Services include security guarding, keyholding, event and festival security, traffic management, and mobile security.

Training for CCTV and door supervision delivered in Plymouth earns steady approval from those who have taken part. Attendees characterise the teaching as clear, detailed and carefully structured, with course material matching what was required for assessments and for working in the sector. A theme running through the feedback is the patience and expertise of instructor Jamie, credited with making complex subjects easy to follow and bringing current industry practice into the room; Ken, Tony and Aimee also receive mention for their assistance and the backing given before and during sessions.

Learners draw attention to the coaching offered throughout, including extra help for certain members of a group, and remark that messages were answered quickly and questions dealt with without delay. The refresher programme for door supervisors, alongside CCTV instruction and first aid content, is described as efficiently run. Those who booked places for workmates speak of a dependable and professional operation, with approachable staff willing to do more than expected. The confidence gained left participants ready to move forward, and the prompt arrival of new badges afterwards is highlighted as a practical result. Support from the training team, from booking through to certification, runs through the accounts.