Close Protection and Bodyguards in London

Professional Bodyguards in London

Our close protection operatives (CPOs) are carefully selected based on their experience, professionalism, and ability to operate in real-world environments.

Our team includes individuals with backgrounds in:

• Military

• Police

• Specialist security roles

All operatives are:

• SIA licensed

• Trained in conflict management and threat assessment

• Experienced in working in high-risk and high-pressure environments

Every close protection officer we deploy is matched to the assignment. A corporate roadshow needs a different profile from a family holiday or a residential detail, so we look at experience, manner and appearance as well as skills before anyone is briefed.

Our Approach to Close Protection

We don't just provide bodyguards. We deliver a complete protective service.

Our operations are built around:

• Threat and risk assessment

• Advance planning and route analysis

• Situational awareness and dynamic risk management

• Discreet and low-profile protection methods

This ensures a balance between maximum safety and minimal disruption.

Threat and Risk Assessment

Every assignment starts with a threat and risk assessment. We look at who you are, where you live and work, how you travel, your public profile and any specific concerns, such as a known individual, online attention or an upcoming event. The assessment decides how many close protection officers are needed, whether a residential team is required and which routes, venues and timings carry the most risk. We review it as your plans change, so the level of protection always matches the actual threat.

Discreet, Low-Profile Operatives

Most of our clients want protection that other people do not notice. Our operatives dress and behave to suit the setting, whether that is a boardroom, a restaurant, a school gate or a hotel lobby. Good close protection relies on planning, awareness and positioning rather than visible force, which is why our officers are trained in conflict management and in reading situations early. Every enquiry and every assignment detail is handled in confidence.

Our Close Protection Services in Detail

Corporate Executive Protection

Executive protection in London covers the working day as well as travel. We protect chief executives, directors and senior staff during commutes, board meetings, investor and client events, site visits and overseas trips. Cover can be arranged for a single day, such as an AGM or a sensitive company announcement, or on a long-term basis. Our close protection officers work around your diary and your company's own travel arrangements, and keep a low profile in the office and with your clients.

VIP and Celebrity Protection

Public figures, performers, sports personalities and other high-profile clients face attention that most people never deal with, from photographers and fans to people who cross the line. We plan arrivals and departures, manage crowds and approaches, and keep the client moving safely through hotels, venues, premieres and public appearances. Where an event needs a wider team, our bodyguards can work alongside our door supervisors and event medics.

Residential Security and Family Protection

Residential security teams protect the home and the people in it. We cover private houses and apartments around the clock or at set times, manage access for staff, visitors and deliveries, and support everyday routines such as school runs, shopping and evenings out. For residential buildings that need a front-of-house presence, see our concierge security service. If a home will be empty while you travel, our vacant property security team can protect it until you return.

Travel and International Protection

Travel is often when clients are most exposed. We plan routes, check hotels and venues in advance, meet clients at airports and stations and stay with them through each stage of the journey. We cover travel across London and the UK and can support international deployments when required.

SIA Licensing and Vetting

In the UK, anyone working as a close protection officer under contract must hold a valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) close protection licence. To get one, an operative must complete a recognised Level 3 close protection qualification and pass the SIA's identity and criminal record checks. Anyone can check a licence on the SIA's public register of licence holders.

Every close protection operative we deploy is SIA licensed and vetted before joining an assignment. Three Sixty Security is also an SIA approved training centre and delivers the Level 3 Close Protection course in London, so we know first-hand the standard our officers are trained to.

Close Protection Across London

We provide close protection services throughout London, including:

• Mayfair

• Knightsbridge

• Chelsea

• Canary Wharf

• Belgravia

• Kensington

• City of London

• Westminster

• Fulham

• Central London

• Greater London

Whether you require short-term or long-term protection, our team is ready to deploy.

Medical & Emergency Preparedness

Our operatives are trained to respond to emergencies, with many holding advanced medical qualifications such as FREC (First Response Emergency Care).

This ensures an added layer of safety in the event of:

• Medical emergencies

• Accidents

• High-risk incidents

How Our Close Protection Works

Arranging close protection in London with Three Sixty Security follows four clear steps.

1. Confidential Consultation

We discuss who needs protecting, when and where, any concerns you already have and how you would like the protection to look day to day. Everything you tell us is kept in confidence.

2. Risk Assessment

We assess the threats and risks around you, your home, your workplace and your travel plans, and recommend the right level of cover.

3. Planning and Briefing

We select and brief the operatives, plan routes, venues and timings, and agree communication and emergency procedures with you or your office.

4. Deployment and Review

Your close protection officers deploy as planned. We review the assignment as your schedule or the risk changes, and adjust the cover so it stays right for you.

We protect against risks including targeted crime, unwanted attention, theft, and high-risk situations. Whether you need bodyguards in London for a single day or ongoing executive protection, the service is tailored to each client, and our operatives have experience in high-risk environments and specialist protection roles.

Why Choose Three Sixty Security?

• Discreet and professional service

• Experienced, vetted operatives

• Flexible and client-focused approach

• Strong background in security and close protection training

• London-based with rapid deployment capability

We understand that every client is different, and we tailor our service accordingly.

Close Protection Officer or Security Guard?

A security guard protects a place, such as an office, a shop or a building site. A close protection officer, often called a bodyguard, protects a person and goes where they go. Close protection needs a different SIA licence and different training, covering threat and risk assessment, operational planning, protective walking drills, vehicle embus and debus procedures and incident management. If it is a building rather than a person that needs protecting, see our manned guarding services.

Close Protection by London Area

Every part of London brings its own risks and routines. Our operatives plan around the realities of each area, so protection fits the way you live and work.

Mayfair

Mayfair combines private members' clubs, galleries, fine dining and luxury retail on Bond Street. We provide discreet escorts between residences, meetings and evening venues, with advance checks on arrival and departure points where clients are most visible.

Knightsbridge

Knightsbridge attracts international visitors, high-value shoppers and long-stay residents around Harrods, Sloane Street and the area's hotels. Our teams manage movement through busy streets and store entrances, and support visiting families with low-profile protection throughout their stay.

Chelsea

Chelsea is largely residential, from the King's Road to quiet garden squares. Here our focus is residential security, school runs and everyday routines, protecting families at home without drawing attention from neighbours or passers-by.

Canary Wharf

Canary Wharf is London's corporate and financial hub. We protect executives during the working day, covering commutes, board meetings, client events and travel to City Airport, with route planning that keeps schedules on time.

Belgravia and Kensington

Belgravia and Kensington are home to embassies, private residences and many visiting international families. We combine residential cover with discreet escorts to schools, museums, restaurants and appointments, keeping routines comfortable for the family but hard to predict for anyone watching.

The City and Westminster

The City of London and Westminster bring together finance, government, law and major venues. We protect executives and guests between offices, hotels and events, plan around road closures, protests and heavy pedestrian traffic, and adjust routes on the day.

Fulham and South West London

Our office is at Sulivan Court in Fulham, so south west London, including Fulham, Putney and Wandsworth, is on our doorstep, and we can deploy quickly across the rest of London.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a close protection operative do?

A close protection operative (bodyguard) is responsible for ensuring the safety of a client through planning, risk assessment, and physical protection when required.

Are your operatives SIA licensed?

Yes, all of our close protection operatives are fully SIA licensed and trained to industry standards.

Do you provide discreet protection?

Yes, we specialise in low-profile, discreet protection to avoid unnecessary attention.

Can you provide protection outside London?

Yes, we operate across the UK and can support international deployments if required.

Do your operatives have medical training?

Many of our operatives hold FREC qualifications, allowing them to respond effectively to medical emergencies.

Related Services

• Close Protection Training Courses

• FREC Medical Training

• Security Services London

• Concierge Security

• Door Supervisors

• Vacant Property Security

• Event Medics

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