The Keyholding Company
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Get flexible guarding cover without the stress

Last-minute shift to fill? Upcoming annual leave to cover? We deploy fully vetted, SIA-licensed officers at speed — with real-time tracking, full digital reporting, and built-in compliance at every step.

Why choose us?

Fully compliant

We work exclusively with ACS-accredited partners who employ SIA-licensed officers vetted to BSI 7858 and paid through PAYE.

One point of contact

From sourcing the right officer to managing shift briefs and performance, our Guarding Team take care of every detail so you don’t have to.

Easy management

Book, amend or cancel shifts in seconds through our platform. Manage last-minute requests or short-term cover with ease – all from one place.

Book fast. Know who's turning up.

Request a shift in just a few clicks – select the location, time, and type of officer you need, and get confirmation within 60 minutes.

Before the shift, we fully brief the officer, verify their SIA licence, and check uniform and location details using AI and human review. So you can be confident they’re qualified, compliant, and ready to go.

How it works

Track and monitor your services

  • As soon as the shift begins, activity is tracked in real-time. Geofencing alerts flag any boundary breaches from the officers. Incidents are logged via our digital DOB.

  • You stay in the loop throughout — with total visibility and no surprises.
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Analyse results and refine strategy

  • After each job, you get a digital report with officer notes, images, event history and timestamps. Use the platform’s built-in analytics to review shift patterns, track recurring issues and monitor site risks over time.

  • It’s not just data – it’s actionable insight that helps you spot gaps, strengthen your setup, and make smarter security decisions.
Solve your guarding headaches

Hands-on expertise at every stage

Our Guarding Operations Team oversees every step – verifying credentials, enforcing standards and conducting hundreds of spot checks. We mandate Site Visit Reports from partners and proactively manage officer welfare, site safety and compliance.

That means fewer risks, faster resolutions and total confidence that your site is protected – every shift, every time.

Because great tech still needs great people behind it.

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The Keyholding Company have proven on multiple occasions to be a consistent, reliable source for quality security guards. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for additional support.

Dale Weatherson, former Senior Regional Loss Prevention Manager, Next

Working with The Keyholding Company’s guarding team makes securing any of our 134 stores a breeze. Communication is quick and easy, and the security guards who attend are always very professional.

Dominic Ibrahim, Maintenance Coordinator, Deichmann

The Keyholding Company have provided us alarm response and last-minute guarding services as far south as the Isle of Wight and as far north as Arbroath. They have never let us down.

Andy Miller, National Maintenance Manager, Cats Protection

Their guarding services have been effective in tackling issues we dealt with in-house. From start to finish the whole process is seamless. It's an investment we do not regret.

Derrick Gough, Head of Loss Prevention, CeX/DeX
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