Corps Security has been appointed as the new security provider for the National Archives, the UK Government’s official archive, which holds one of the world’s largest and most significant collections, of documents running into the millions of files.
A dozen officers are joining the Corps. These are responsible for security services across The National Archives’ site at Kew, in west London, a public-facing, high-profile environment that combines heritage and education.
The National Archives is home to over 1,000 years of records, from the Domesday Book to modern government documents. The site is not only an archival facility but also a five day a week destination for researchers, students, and visitors. The site also holds regular talks, including one (free) online on September 10 with Lord Evans, the former director general of MI5 who recently became president of the Security Institute. The archives’ ground floor has a shop and free to visit exhibition on the security services, running to September 28.
Corps says that it will deliver a tailored solution that balances protection with a customer-service ethos, reflecting the diverse user base of the Kew site. The Corps further states that service delivery will be underpinned by Corps’ commitment to social value, staff well-being, and inclusive recruitment, while embracing innovation in security operations.
What they say
Andy Topp, sales and marketing director at Corps Security, said: “We are delighted to partner with The National Archives to help protect the nation’s historical memories. This contract reflects our deep experience in working within the government and heritage sectors, which comprises some of the UK’s most treasured institutions, and our commitment to delivering professional, welcoming, and vigilant security services in distinctive locations across the UK.”
Mark Newman, head of estates and facilities at the Archives, said: “We are looking forward to working with Corps Security and to building on and developing further our already excellent security services.”
Image courtesy of the National Archives; from file Mepo 2/9956, a 1960 photo of an early public deployment of trial black and white CCTV in central London for crowd control during a state visit of the King and Queen of Thailand to Britain. More on this link.
