Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Security Services in London
Gallowglass Security has been delivering mission-focused security solutions across the UK since 1998. Our expertise spans property, events, and enforcement sectors, supported by over 20 specialized services and a team of highly trained professionals. We combine traditional values of leadership and loyalty with innovative, data-driven reporting tools to address immediate security challenges while preparing clients for future risks.Our approach emphasizes dynamic planning, skilled execution, and a commitment to maintaining the highest industry standards. With a presence throughout the UK and plans for European expansion, we continue to build on our legacy of excellence in security provision.
Services
Event Security
Property Management
Enforcement Services
Manned Guarding
Door Supervision
Vacant Property Management
Street Patrols
Wireless Alarms
Concierge Service
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in UK security services
- Our team holds SIA-licensed personnel with specialized training
- We provide 24/7 emergency response capabilities
- Our real-time data-led reporting tool enhances security decision-making
- We maintain 100% client retention through tailored solutions
Associations and certifications
- Security Industry Authority
What people say
Professional and accommodating
Excellent service quality
Highly trained personnel
Flexible and responsive
Exceptional reliability
Services
Event Security
Gallowglass Security provides comprehensive event protection for public, corporate, and private functions. Our SIA-licensed personnel ensure safety while maintaining event flow. With experience in high-profile UK events, we combine proactive risk management with discreet security presence to protect attendees, assets, and reputations.
Property Management
Our property security solutions protect residential and commercial assets through manned guarding, wireless alarms, and caretaking services. Specialized vacant property management prevents squatting and damage while concierge services balance security with hospitality standards across London locations.
Enforcement Services
We execute High Court writs of possession, commercial rent recovery, and lease forfeiture procedures. Certified enforcement agents handle evictions and trespasser removals with legal compliance, providing landlords with professional, court-approved property repossession services across the UK.
Manned Guarding
24/7 manned guarding services protect properties and events with strategically deployed security officers. Our trained personnel combine physical presence with real-time reporting capabilities, adapting to client needs while maintaining strict adherence to SIA regulations and industry best practices.
Door Supervision
SIA-licensed door supervisors manage venue access at events and commercial properties. Our personnel combine customer service skills with security expertise to maintain safety while ensuring smooth visitor flow, with particular experience in high-demand London locations.
People
Giles Turnbull
Founder & Managing Partner
Giles established Gallowglass Security in 1998, combining military experience with strategic vision to build a leading UK security provider focused on integrity and excellence.
George Oliver
Partner & Head of Property
George leads property services with over 20 years' experience in security management, specializing in vacant property protection and residential security solutions across London's premium estates.
Jaco Nieuwoudt
Partner & Head of Regions
Jaco oversees regional operations, implementing standardized security protocols while adapting services to local market needs through his extensive UK security industry network.
Nick Kostov
Partner & Head of Operations
Nick manages daily operations, ensuring seamless service delivery across all sectors while maintaining compliance with SIA regulations and internal quality standards.
Petar Petrov
Head of Health & Safety
Petar leads health and safety compliance, implementing rigorous protocols that earned recognition as one of London's most safety-conscious security providers during the pandemic.
Questions
What security services do you offer?
We provide event security, property management, enforcement services, manned guarding, and specialized solutions for vacant properties across the UK.
Do you handle emergency security situations?
Yes, our 24/7 response team addresses urgent security needs with rapid deployment capabilities.
Are your staff SIA licensed?
All security personnel hold valid SIA licenses with regular training updates.
How do you ensure service quality?
Through real-time reporting tools, continuous staff development, and client-focused service reviews.
What areas do you cover?
We operate nationwide across the UK with plans for European expansion.
Reviews (6)
Alicia N.
Jan 30, 2021
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The worst company to work with. Very unprofessional, don't look after their staff. Treat them like slaves. The management is not organized and have no manners. They have no value, they're just after money.
T. Stark
Nov 18, 2020
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Amazing people. Never known a company to care as much for their staff as Gallowglass. We're speechless. Thankyou
Jamil Ahmed
Jun 04, 2018
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Very unprofessional security with even great customer service. They don't communicate with the client's.who ever ask they just send you there. Very unprofessional STAFF. Highly NOT recommend there services
Ad Re
May 31, 2018
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Poor management as being self employed and will deprived you from basic facilities such water and oven or sitting place and having said if you raise your concerns even in polite manners, will cost you Job and ignorance from management and best advice is that if you want work as a slave and if you know little bit about Law and your rights then you better keep your mouth shut as this company doesn't like humans who can talk. I hope this little paragraph will help you to stop wasting your time with them.
Quentin Farquhar
Dec 20, 2017
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I'll always be grateful to this security company for the professional way in which our young daughter was re united with my wife and I at WinterWonderland, after have become accidentally parted. The lady and young Polish chap involved were so professional, kind and managed to assure and calm my distraught wife at a very distressing time for us.
Roman Billy Senel
Jun 03, 2016
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Very professional security with great customer service. They have contract with saatchi gallery, grosvoner residential and corporate building and many other places. Highly recommend there services
