Neil Jackson

I am a passionate, skilful and committed senior team member, looking for new challenges and professionalism within the security sector. I have over 5 years full time experience, working in many different areas and aspects of the industry. Working roles as an SIA Door Supervisor and also in the Close Protection side of the business.

Last year I was lucky enough to work direct with Live Nation, working as tour security for a very high profile American female artist whilst she was on tour in the UK. More recently, after completing Head of Security training, with Showsec International, I am working as a Casual HoS/Senior Supervisor at the Leeds First Direct Bank Arena and other Showsec run venues. I was also recently involved in helping the company win a new venue contract in the Bradford area, from being on the ground from day 1, help building the security team, liaising with the events Duty Managers and attending the venue management meetings.

I am currently looking to focus on work in the Close Protection field, looking for high standards and to assist and elevate any team around me. I feel I am proficient in assessing and understanding the needs of the customer, team objectives and company brand standards. I have the ability to work alone, unsupervised as well as being part of a team.

I possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate diligently at all company and customer levels.

Senior Security Supervisor, Crowd Management, Event Management, Event & Artist Security, Close Protection at Showsec International (2021-08 – Present)

Working with Showsec for over 5 years as an Event Security Specialist. I have worked numerous venues around the country as a security/staff supervisor dedicated to achieving excellence in crowd management, customer, staff and performer safety. Working to SIA standards codes of practices as laid out in conflict management and physical intervention guidelines.

Roles mainly involve working in fast paced, high capacity music venues, working alongside many bands and artists in areas such as back stage, dressing rooms and the front of stage pit. Also working outside overseeing the external operations, counter terrorism positions, soft ticket check points, queue management, search procedures and door/venue security. With Showsec I have worked in many different security environments, including Arenas, Festivals, Sports Grounds, Race Tracks, Nightclubs, Hotels, Conference Centres and Theatres as an SIA Supervisor and also in a Close Protection Officer capacity, i have had the opportunity to work alongside a number of high profile principles and world class artists.

This work requires me to possess good communication skills, to be able to work under pressure, to deal/take ownership of customers’ and staff problems, to be able to meet customers’ expectations, to be flexible, work alone and unsupervised when necessary as well of being part of a larger team.

Team Leader, Events Management, Venue Security, Door Supervision, Asset Protection & Close Protection at Titan Risk Management (2023-05 – 2026-03)

Working with Titan Risk Management to offer high standard bespoke security solutions to fulfil the needs of the client. Providing security to numerous venues, events and festivals around the country as well as in Europe. Primarily working in the special operations side of the business I have also worked with Titan in covert situations as well as providing safeguarding services in a Close Protection Officer capacity.

With Titan I have also had the opportunity to work on many high profile boxing events alongside SAUK (Security Alert UK) providing ring side & walk out security.

• Reason for leaving: Titan Risk Management ceased trading.

Team Leader, Events Management, Venue Security, Door Supervision, Asset Protection & Close Protection at Apex Risk Management (2026-05 – Present)

With Apex being born out of the closure of Titan Risk Management, it is still a relatively new company, but we have been lucky enough and successful in securing numerous event contracts over the summer. I particularly enjoyed working direct with Festival Republic in the very challenging role of being the Show Stop Coordinator at the high profile Leeds Festival in August.

Event Security & Loss Protection Services at KSS NW Ltd (2021-07 – 2021-10)

Working with KSS on a number of Music Festivals around the country with duties and roles mainly consisting of bar loss protection services. From safeguarding staff, assets and customers to the prevention of theft and identifying bad practices to reduce loss and wastage for the client.

• Reason for leaving: Temporary Position.

Field Technician, Voice & Data Services Technician, Analyst Technical Officer at British Telecommunications (1988-10 – 2020-11)

I joined BT at the age of 21 and worked with them for 32 years taking part in many different roles and promotions during my career there. Starting as a field engineer I worked on network provision and repair of the telephony overhead and underground network. In my last position with BT as a Technical Officer I was the shift lead of the Network telephony and data transmission team located at the BT Sheffield Command Centre.

Key responsibilities were to diagnose and resolve Data Network/Cyber Security incidents and faults reported by major business customers. I was required to manage staff, timescales and targets, I was to directly liaise with customers, colleagues, engineers and service desks, as well as escalating and progressing issues as required to all levels.

• Reason for leaving: Voluntary redundancy and the closure of BT Command Centre and operations within the Northern area.