London Bodyguards
How to hire close protection in London
A clear, confidential process from first enquiry to deployment — designed for private clients, family offices, and corporate security leads.
Our approach
A process built for discretion and clarity
Hiring a bodyguard should feel straightforward, private, and professionally managed — not opaque or sales-driven.
Every assignment begins with a confidential conversation. We assess who needs cover, where they will move, and what level of presence is appropriate — then recommend a team sized to that reality, not a one-size package.
All operatives hold current SIA Close Protection licences and operate unarmed in accordance with UK law. Planning, situational awareness, and calm judgement sit at the centre of how we work.
The process
From first call to ongoing cover
Six clear stages so you know what happens next — whether you need short-notice London cover or a multi-day programme.
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Step 1
Confidential enquiry
Tell us who needs cover, where, and when — by phone, email, or our enquiry form. Every briefing is treated as private. For urgent deployments, calling is fastest.
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Step 2
Needs and risk assessment
We scope threat profile, itinerary, venues, and logistics to recommend team size, officer profile, and any transport or residential requirements.
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Step 3
Clear proposal
You receive a plain-language recommendation covering scope, rates (typically £500–£1,000+ per day), and operative profile. There is no obligation until you agree to proceed.
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Step 4
Planning and advances
For complex diaries we conduct reconnaissance, venue liaison, and route planning so officers arrive briefed — not improvising on the day.
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Step 5
Professional deployment
SIA-licensed operatives deploy on time, aligned to your environment — boardrooms, residences, events, or private travel — with the presence level you agreed.
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Step 6
Ongoing communication
We stay available for adjustments, extensions, and multi-day continuity so cover remains coherent as plans change.
Before you enquire
What helps us scope accurately
You do not need a polished brief. Sharing what you can speeds up a useful recommendation.
- Dates, times, and whether cover is one day or a longer programme
- Locations and venues — London boroughs, airports, residences, or UK travel
- Who needs protection (principals, family members, visiting executives)
- Any known concerns, prior incidents, or sensitivity around public profile
- Whether you need a driver, residential cover, or female close protection officers
- Key contacts — PA, estate manager, or corporate security lead we should coordinate with
What to expect
Standards that apply from the first conversation
Confidentiality
Briefings and client identities stay private. We do not publish operative faces or named principals.
SIA licensing
Only officers with current SIA Close Protection licences are deployed on close protection assignments.
Responsive cover
We operate 24/7 and can often arrange short-notice cover in Greater London, subject to team size and specialist needs.
UK-compliant operations
Teams work unarmed under UK law, with emphasis on prevention, planning, and professional presence.
Ready to start a confidential enquiry?
Tell us what you need and we will respond with clear next steps — or call us now for urgent cover.