A newly designed pilot career mentoring programme launched early this year, by the Security Skills Board to develop and retain talent currently working in the private security industry. An opportunity for private security employers to invest in their people and to give back to the industry. The pilot Momentum Security Career Mentor Programme was created to bridge the current gap of private security industry mentors previously identified through SIA funded survey results and frequently discussed at industry stakeholder meetings.
Candidate applications were assessed during the recruitment process against core capabilities from the Private Security Profession Map with a range of talented individuals applying, giving a successful pilot cohort of 21 mentors across England & Wales. The biggest takeaway from the recruitment process, was having 9 women onboard the programme to showcase gender diversity at schools, colleges and careers fairs which will have significant impact.
This programme also has huge social value with 6 out of the 21 places sponsored directly by collaborative industry investment, making it inclusive for Micros & SME’s, which is a fantastic giving back message from the Board. The cohort also demonstrates the diverse nature of those who work in the industry covering a variety of sectors and locations across the UK, from front line operators to support roles such as HR.
During the next 12 months they will complete a CMI Level 3 Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring.
