Imperial Security provides corporate security guards for offices, business parks and shared workspaces across Hendon, from the older office buildings near Hendon Central and Brent Street to the new commercial floors going up around Brent Cross.
We work with facilities managers, landlords and tenant businesses who need reception cover, access control and out-of-hours patrols delivered by SIA-licensed guards who understand how a professional office environment should run.
Hendon's office stock is changing shape. Brent Cross Town, the regeneration site between Hendon and Cricklewood, is adding up to 3 million square feet of new office and workspace aimed at roughly 25,000 workers, and the first completed building, 3 Copper Square, is already bringing in tenants including Sheffield Hallam University's new London campus. That sits alongside the established office buildings around Hendon Central, Brent Street and the Burroughs, so guards working here need to be comfortable moving between long-standing tenanted offices and newly occupied commercial floors with different access systems, delivery patterns and visitor volumes.
That mix means a Hendon corporate security guard needs more than a static presence at the door. They need to represent your business to every visitor, contractor and courier who comes through reception, while keeping a clear record of who is on site and why. Our guards are briefed on your building before their first shift, not left to work it out on the day.
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Each security guard is selected based on experience relevant to that specific sector
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| What Our Hendon Corporate Security Service Provides
Our guards adapt to whichever type of Hendon building they are placed in, from single-tenant offices to shared floors with multiple businesses.
Front-of-house reception cover
Our guards greet visitors, manage sign-in and represent your business as the first point of contact, whether that's a single-tenant office on Brent Street or a shared reception serving several businesses on one floor.
Access control and monitoring
We manage entry points, verify credentials and keep unauthorised visitors out of restricted floors, meeting rooms and server or plant areas within your building.
CCTV surveillance support
Our guards work alongside your existing camera systems, watching entrances, car parks and loading areas so unusual activity is spotted and acted on rather than only reviewed after the fact.
Conflict de-escalation and incident reporting
Disputes at reception or in shared lobby areas are handled calmly and professionally, with a written incident log kept for your facilities team.
Out-of-hours building patrols
Regular internal and external checks during evenings, weekends and holidays, when office buildings sit empty and are more exposed to unauthorised entry.
Emergency response coordination
If fire, theft or another emergency occurs, our guards act on your building's procedures, liaise with the emergency services and help get everyone to safety.
| Who We Provide Corporate Security For In Hendon
Our corporate security clients in Hendon tend to fall into a few recognisable groups.
Office landlords and managing agents
Buildings with multiple tenant businesses need a single point of security accountability, and our guards give facilities and property managers exactly that.
Businesses moving into new commercial space
Tenants taking new floors as Brent Cross Town's office buildings fill up need guards briefed on unfamiliar access systems and layouts from day one.
Established offices near Hendon Central
Long-standing businesses around Hendon Central and the Burroughs often need a security review after a change of tenant, layout or working hours.
Shared workspace operators
Flexible and co-working spaces need guards who can manage a constantly changing mix of visitors, freelancers and short-term tenants without slowing anyone down.
We also support education providers and retail units operating close to Hendon's office buildings, where the same guard team can cover more than one building type.
| The Security Problems We Solve In Hendon
Hendon's office landscape is in transition. New commercial buildings are filling up alongside established offices, and that mix of new and old tenants, new access systems and unfamiliar delivery patterns is exactly where security gaps tend to open up.
Unmanned reception desks during busy periods
When reception staff are stretched or unavailable, doors can be left effectively unattended. We place a trained guard on the desk so visitor sign-in and screening never lapses.
Tailgating through shared building entrances
Multi-tenant buildings with one shared entrance make it easy for someone to follow an authorised person through the door. Our guards watch entry points directly rather than relying on card readers alone.
Unsecured premises out of hours
Offices that empty out overnight and at weekends are a predictable target. Scheduled patrols and a visible guard presence reduce that window of opportunity.
Inconsistent security across newly occupied buildings
Businesses moving into newly completed office space often inherit generic building security rather than cover suited to their own operation. We assess the site and build a plan around your actual tenants and traffic.
| Why Choose Imperial Security In Hendon
Local operating knowledge
Brent Cross Town, sitting between Hendon and Cricklewood, is adding up to 3 million square feet of new office and workspace with room for around 25,000 workers, and the first completed building, 3 Copper Square, is already occupied. Our guards are briefed on both this new commercial district and the established offices around Hendon Central, so they can work confidently in either.
We cover Hendon and neighbouring areas including Golders Green, Mill Hill and Edgware, so a guard familiar with your building can also support nearby sites if you operate across more than one location.
A team briefed on your specific building
Every corporate site has its own entry points, delivery routine and reception layout. We assess each Hendon building before deployment so guards arrive already knowing how it operates.
Vetting, licensing and insurance
Every guard we place on a Hendon assignment meets our company standards.
- Valid SIA licensing: appropriate to the role & verified qualifications
- BS 7858 compliant vetting: five-year employment & education history
- Enhanced DBS checks: The level appropriate for your sector
- Professional reference verification: All previous security employers
- Insurance: Public liability, employers' liability & professional indemnity
- First aid trained: Emergency response & CPR certified
- ACT counter-terrorism awareness training: Threat recognition & response certified
| How Our Hendon Service Operates
01
Site assessment
We visit your Hendon building to assess entry points, reception layout and existing security measures before quoting.
02
Written proposal
You receive a clear proposal covering guard numbers, shift patterns and duties, matched to your building and budget.
03
Guard selection
We select guards with relevant corporate experience and confirm their SIA licence and vetting before deployment.
04
Site briefing
Before the first shift, guards are briefed on your access protocols, key contacts and any building-specific procedures.
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Deployment
Guards take up their posts on the agreed schedule, covering reception, access control and patrols as specified.
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Ongoing review
We check in with your facilities team to review incident logs and adjust cover as your building's needs change.
Get your free Hendon corporate security quote
Send us your building's address or postcode, the type of office or workspace it is, when you need cover to start, the hours required, how many entrances need managing, and what prompted your enquiry.
Call us on 0208 088 2878, or send your details through the quote form and we will come back to you with a written proposal.
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