500+
EMPLOYEES
95%
CLIENT RETENTION RATE
£27m
TURNOVER
TOP
5%
OF ALL UK
ACS COMPANIES
OUR COMPANY
For over four decades, Unitrust has protected organisations and individuals operating in complex and high-profile environments. Combining experienced security professionals with strong operational leadership, we support clients across the UK and internationally with tailored security solutions that protect people, property and reputation.
Unitrust delivers bespoke security solutions for commercial organisations, high-profile individuals and complex environments. Working with both public and private sector clients in the UK and internationally, we support organisations operating across a wide range of sectors including property and asset management, education, law, pharmaceuticals, data centres, confidential research environments and diplomatic missions. Our close protection teams also support high-net-worth individuals, corporate leaders and international clients requiring discreet and highly professional security support.
Our focus is simple. To deliver security services of the highest standards while building long-term, trusted partnerships with our clients.
A key part of our approach is the investment we make in our people. All security officers are directly employed by Unitrust, allowing us to maintain consistent standards of training, professionalism and service delivery. This commitment contributes to both strong employee retention and long-standing client relationships.
Our team is completely customer-oriented with Unitrust maintaining a strong operational leadership structure with a higher-than-average ratio of directors, managers and supervisors supporting frontline teams. This hands-on model ensures clients receive responsive management support and security teams benefit from experienced leadership.
Through our longstanding and collaborative relationships across police forces, military establishments and intelligence communities, we are also able to bring valuable insight and situational awareness to the most complex security environments.
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OUR VALUES
At Unitrust our focus is centred on excellence, high standards and of continuous improvement. We genuinely care about our clients and are passionate about investing in our team which is reflected both in the long-term relationships we build with our clients and our extremely low staff turnover levels.
We conduct ourselves according to our corporate values and these are embodied by everyone in the company. These values define who we are, how we act towards each other, our customers, and our wider community.
OUR TEAM
Unitrust was founded in 1978 and remains privately owned, combining the stability of long-term family stewardship with the expertise of an experienced leadership team. The business continues to benefit from the strategic oversight of the Griffin family, with Paul Griffin serving as Chair and Sarah Griffin holding a senior strategic role within the organisation.
Today, Unitrust is led by an experienced executive team with decades of combined experience across the security industry, law enforcement, military and corporate security environments.
Many members of the senior leadership team began their careers on the frontline of the industry. This depth of operational experience ensures the company retains a practical understanding of the challenges faced by both clients and security professionals, enabling us to design and deliver effective, real-world security solutions.
Paul Griffin
Chair
Paul is the Founder’s son and has served the company for 34 years as HR Manager, Admin Director and Managing Director before becoming Chair 5 years ago. Paul is the major shareholder and provides the continuity within Unitrust for many of our long-term clients. He is a Board member and attends all the Strategic meetings.
Ken Stewart QPM
Security & Risk Director
Ken joined Unitrust in 2019 after a career in the City of London Police where he was a senior detective and Head of Crime Investigation & Counter Terrorism. He was the Police lead for Project Griffin and awarded the Queens Police Medal in 2014 for his work in Counter Terrorism. Since leaving the Police, Ken has worked as a security risk advisor and has five years of experience, managing security at prestigious sites within the city, including The Gherkin, The Guildhall, The Mansion House and the Barbican Centre.
Clare Templeman
Director of Finance
Clare is a chartered accountant with 15 years of finance experience, gained from working in large listed companies and owner managed businesses. Clare is responsible for leading the finance department, she and her team will work closely with you to ensure that all financial aspects of the contract run smoothly.
Scott Gough
Managing Director
Scott is an experienced security professional who has worked in the Security Industry for 25 years, employed by Unitrust for the last 15 years. He forged out his early career working in central London managing blue-chip corporate accounts in sectors such as Investment Banking, Media, Pharmaceutical and Property Management. Scott sits on various security industry boards including the City Security Council and the City of London Crime Prevention Association.
Jonathan Moore
Director of Operations
After serving seven years in the British Army Intelligence Corps, Jonathan has held several security leadership roles within large organisations including, Barclays Bank and an International Security Company. These roles have taken him to a number of locations including the Middle East, Singapore and India where he has led large and diverse teams. With over 16 years’ experience in the security industry he has an excellent understanding of client needs and is passionate about ensuring that an exceptional quality of service is delivered.
Sue Laing
Strategic Advisor
Sue is a Price Waterhouse trained Chartered Accountant and has been Strategic Adviser to the Board of Unitrust since January 2017. After roles as Group Treasurer for a large retailer and Finance Director for an Office Furniture Group she set up her own Consultancy in 1994. She provides strategic, financial and business advice to a range of clients and sectors including advertising, architecture, interior design and market research. At Unitrust Sue supports the Board and the Finance Department, working with the Group to achieve change, growth and investment.
Sarah Griffin
Compliance & ESG Director
Sarah has over 25 years experience working within Unitrust. She obtained her MBA from City University Business School in 1992 specialising in Human Resource Management. She joined Unitrust as the HR Manager before progressing to the Compliance department. As Compliance Director she ensured the business complied with all relevant regulations including Health & Safety, Environmental, legal and quality standards. She has recently taken up the position of Compliance & ESG Director driving the company’s compliance and sustainability strategy.
Kirsty Lay
Head of People & Culture
Kirsty is a CIPD chartered member bringing 15 years of expertise. Prior to joining Unitrust, she spent 5 years specialising in colleague relations, 10 years as an HR generalist. She is passionate about diversity and inclusion and creating a positive environment for all.
Kirsty is an expert in People Practices, including all aspects of colleague life cycle from recruitment to retirement, comlex employee relations, conflict resolution and change management.
OUR CLIENTS
We supply bespoke security services, including high-end corporate manned guarding and close protection. This includes Residential Security Tasks in London and the Home Counties, large-scale deployment of 100+ Close Protection Operatives for clients visiting the UK, and a proven ability to supply large teams to Europe and beyond, to support clients and their families.
Our client base includes Middle Eastern royalty, international pharmaceutical companies, confidential research projects with global corporations, educational establishments and several embassies. We are proud that we maintain long term relationships with our clients . We have worked with the Canadian Government for over 20 years, re-tendering for the contract every five years, and retaining it.
