Bristol & the South West

Professional security that protects your licence, customers and reputation.

Calm, capable door supervision and event security — backed by structured venue procedures, clear reporting and Vanguard Ops, our secure client portal.

SIA-licensed personnel · £5m public liability cover · Bristol-based operations
VANGUARD OPS
4/4Tonight's coverage
100%SOP ready
0Open actions
Saturday night coverage
Confirmed
21:00–03:00 · Head Door + 3 Door Supervisors
HDDSDSDS
Venue SOP
Current
All assigned staff acknowledged before deployment
SIA-licensed
personnel
£5m
public liability cover
Controlled SOPs
venue-specific briefings
Structured reports
clear incident records
Client portal
operational visibility
What we do

Security that feels like part of your venue.

We build teams around the environment they are protecting — not around a generic staffing template.

DS

Door Supervision

Professional, approachable SIA-licensed door teams focused on licensing, safety and customer experience.

Explore door supervision →
ES

Event Security

Right-sized security teams for club nights, private events and larger event environments, briefed around your plan and risks.

Explore event security →
VO

Vanguard Ops

Upcoming coverage, controlled SOPs, cover requests, incident summaries and timesheet review in one secure client portal.

See Vanguard Ops →
How we operate

Professional people, professionally controlled.

The best security outcome starts before the doors open. Our operating model is designed to create consistency, accountability and fewer surprises.

AssessUnderstand the venue, licensing requirements and operational risks.
PlanAgree staffing, responsibilities and escalation arrangements.
BriefPublish controlled venue SOPs and make them available to assigned personnel.
DeployAllocate suitable SIA-licensed staff and confirm coverage ahead of the shift.
ReportCapture incidents and worked hours through structured workflows.
ReviewGive venue managers visibility and keep operational records auditable.
Changing perceptions

Calm, capable and customer-aware.

The door team shapes the first and last impression of your venue. We expect staff to be professional, approachable and confident enough to de-escalate problems rather than create them.

  • Professional presentation and communication
  • Proactive conflict prevention
  • Clear understanding of venue expectations
  • Consistent escalation and incident reporting
  • Operations support behind the frontline team

Security should protect the atmosphere as well as the premises. Our job is to help your venue operate safely without making your customers feel like they have walked into a confrontation.

Vanguard operating principle
Vanguard Ops

Your security operation, visible.

Once onboarded, authorised venue managers can use Vanguard Ops to see and interact with the parts of the service that matter to them.

01
Upcoming staffingSee scheduled coverage and confirmed personnel for your venue.
02
Venue SOPsKeep current operational instructions visible and controlled.
03
Incident summariesReceive appropriate venue-facing summaries without exposing unnecessary personal data.
04
Cover & timesheetsRequest additional cover and review worked hours through structured approval workflows.

Bristol-based. Built to scale.

We currently focus on Bristol and the South West, with systems designed to support consistent delivery as Vanguard grows.

About Vanguard

Let's talk about your venue.

Tell us what you need, how your venue operates and where your current security arrangements could be better. We’ll come back with a practical proposal.