Professional Personal Security in London
Close protection — often referred to as bodyguard services — is the professional discipline of protecting individuals from threats to their personal safety. A close protection operative (CPO) provides a physical security presence, conducts advance threat assessment, and coordinates protective logistics so that a client can move through their daily life with complete confidence and minimal disruption.
In London, close protection is required by a wide range of clients: FTSE executives navigating sensitive business situations, celebrities attending high-profile events, HNWI families seeking residential security, and international visitors requiring protection while in the UK. Core Secure Protection serves all of these clients with the same standard of professionalism.
Bespoke Protection for Every Situation
Every client presents a unique risk profile. Core Secure Protection tailors each engagement to your specific threat environment, lifestyle, and operational requirements.
One-to-one or team-based personal protection for individuals in London and across the UK. Discreet, professional, and calibrated to your lifestyle — whether attending events, travelling, or managing day-to-day security requirements.
Close protection for corporate executives, C-suite professionals, and business leaders. Includes secure travel planning, threat assessment, and coordination with corporate security teams.
Specialist close protection for performers, public figures, and high-profile individuals in London. Experienced in award ceremonies, music events, press appearances, and public engagements — discreet where discretion matters.
Comprehensive close protection for high-net-worth families, including children and household staff. Available for residential, travel, and event-based assignments in the UK and internationally.
Worldwide deployment at short notice. Our operatives travel with you wherever business or life takes you, maintaining consistent security standards across every border and jurisdiction.
Proactive threat and vulnerability assessment before any assignment. Route planning, venue checks, and intelligence-led security reviews — so risks are neutralised before they ever materialise.
How We Deploy Close Protection
From first contact to operational deployment, Core Secure Protection moves with precision and discretion.
We begin with a private consultation to understand your requirements, threat environment, and timeline. All discussions are treated with absolute confidentiality.
Our operatives conduct a comprehensive assessment of your specific risk profile — identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and the security measures required to mitigate them effectively.
Detailed advance work including route planning, venue reconnaissance, communication protocols, and coordination with any existing security infrastructure.
SIA licensed close protection operatives deployed to your brief — available same-day in London, or at short notice for UK and international assignments.
For long-term assignments, we maintain continuous threat monitoring, adapt to changing risk environments, and provide regular security reviews to ensure the protective posture remains effective.
Experience at the Highest Level
Credentials matter in close protection. Our director and operatives bring proven experience from the most demanding security environments in the world.
Close protection experience safeguarding HM Queen Elizabeth II at Royal Ascot — among the highest-profile assignments in the UK security sector.
Operational experience at the 47th G7 Summit alongside international state protection teams — complex, high-stakes, multi-principal security at scale.
Stadium security supervisor experience at Arsenal, Chelsea, West Ham, and Tottenham Hotspur, alongside celebrity protection at BRIT Awards, MOBO Awards, and COP26.
All operatives hold a valid SIA Close Protection licence — the legal requirement for bodyguard work in the UK, demonstrating verified training and professional standards.
Close Protection Questions Answered
Close protection in London typically costs between £150 and £500 per day depending on the operative's experience, assignment complexity, and duration. Core Secure Protection offers bespoke pricing tailored to your requirements. Contact us for a confidential quote.
A close protection operative (CPO) assesses and mitigates threats to a client's personal safety. Their work includes advance reconnaissance, route planning, physical protection, threat monitoring, and coordination with other security teams. The goal is to allow the client to move freely and confidently while remaining protected.
Anyone facing an elevated personal risk can benefit from close protection — including executives managing sensitive business situations, celebrities navigating public appearances, HNWI families requiring residential security, or individuals who have received threats. We offer a confidential threat assessment to help you determine the right level of protection.
Yes. All Core Secure Protection operatives hold valid SIA Close Protection licences, which is a legal requirement for bodyguard work in the UK. This licence requires verified training to a nationally recognised standard.
We can deploy operatives at short notice, including same-day deployment in London. For international assignments, we can mobilise at short notice depending on destination and complexity. Contact us directly to discuss your requirements.
Yes. Core Secure Protection provides close protection services across the UK and internationally. Our operatives are available to travel worldwide for assignments of any duration.
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