Horizon LTD, Buchanan arms hotel, Drymen (2026)

05/04/2026

🐣🌼 Happy Easter from Horizon 🌼🐣

Wishing all of our clients, partners, and students a fantastic Easter weekend.

Whether you’re on operations 🛡️, in training 🎓, or enjoying some well-earned downtime with family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 — we hope you get the chance to recharge and reset 🔋

At Horizon, we’re gearing up for a busy period ahead 🚀 with upcoming courses and deployments, so if you’re looking to take the next step in your career, now’s the time to get involved.

Stay safe, stay sharp ⚡ — and enjoy the weekend.

📧 training@horizon.uk.com
📞 +44 (0) 1389 755551

30/03/2026

🚨 UPCOMING HECPO & CBRN COURSES – BUILD YOUR OPERATIONAL EDGE 🚨

Looking to take your career beyond the basics?

We’ve got two key courses coming up designed to enhance your capability, improve your CV, and help you stand out in an increasingly competitive industry 👇

🔥 HECPO – Hostile Environment Close Protection Operative
📅 11 Apr – 14 Apr 2026
💷 £720

While not a requirement for your SIA licence, HECPO is what separates those who are simply qualified… from those who are ready to operate in hostile and high-risk environments 🌍

Perfect for those looking to work overseas or progress into more demanding roles.

☣️ CBRN Awareness & Response Course
📅 15 Apr – 16 Apr 2026
💷 £395

Understand and respond to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats — a critical skillset for anyone operating in today’s evolving risk landscape.

💥 Why combine both?
Completing both courses back-to-back gives you a serious advantage:
✅ Enhanced operational capability
✅ Broader skillset across medical & environmental threats
✅ Stronger CV for overseas and higher-risk roles
✅ Clear commitment to your CPD and progression 📈

⚠️ Limited spaces on both courses

If you’re serious about progressing in the industry, now is the time to invest in your capability — not just your licence.

📍 Glasgow, Scotland

🔗 HECPO: https://horizon.uk.com/courses/ols/products/hecpo
🔗 CBRN: https://horizon.uk.com/courses/ols/products/level-3-award-in-first-response-emergency-care-rqf

📞 +44 (0) 1389 755551
📧 training@horizon.uk.com

🔥 Don’t just get qualified — get selected.

24/03/2026

🩺 FREC Level 3 Complete – What’s Next?

Over the past 5 days, we’ve delivered another FREC Level 3 course here in Glasgow, running from 19th – 23rd March.

It’s been a solid week of learning, practical scenarios, and real development—great to see the standard across the group and the effort put in by everyone involved. 👏

For some of those students, the journey continues…

Today, they move straight onto our 18-day Close Protection course, taking the next step towards a career in the private security sector.

For others, this marks the successful completion of their training—and a valuable qualification that opens doors across multiple sectors.

At Horizon, we don’t just deliver qualifications—we focus on building capability, confidence, and real-world readiness.

From casualty care and incident response through to operational deployment, the pathway is there for those who want it.

If you're considering getting started—or progressing further—our upcoming courses are now open for booking:

🎓 FREC Level 3 Courses
🔗 https://horizon.uk.com/courses

🎓 FREC + Close Protection Course Bundle
🔗 https://horizon.uk.com/courses/ols/products/close-protection-executive

Whether you're looking to enter the industry, gain a recognised Level 3 qualification, or progress into Close Protection, we’re here to support that journey.

📞 +44 (0) 1389 755551
📧 training@horizon.uk.com

17/03/2026

🛡️ Upcoming Close Protection Courses – Limited Availability

We are preparing to deliver our upcoming Close Protection courses and are pleased to confirm that three industry recruiters will be attending to speak directly with students about current and upcoming opportunities.

For anyone considering entering the industry—or refreshing their qualification—this provides direct access to recruiters and real insight into current job opportunities. 🎯

Due to demand, we now have limited spaces remaining on our next courses:

🎓 Close Protection Top-Up (3 Days)
📅 24th – 27th March 2026
🔗 Book here:
https://horizon.uk.com/courses/ols/products/level-2-award-for-close-protection-operatives-in-the-private-security-industry-top-up

🎓 Close Protection Refresher (3 Days)
📅 25th – 27th March 2026
🔗 Book here:
https://horizon.uk.com/courses/ols/products/close-protection-executive

If these dates aren’t suitable, you can view all upcoming course dates here:
🔗 https://horizon.uk.com/courses

📍 Delivered in a professional training environment with experienced instructors and real-world operational insight.

If you're looking to enter the industry, refresh your licence, or position yourself for upcoming work, now is the time to secure your place.

📞 +44 (0) 1389 755551
📧 training@horizon.uk.com

🛡️

15/03/2026

🚨 27 CBRN incidents globally in the last 3 months.

Chemical, biological and radiological threats are no longer rare events.

As global instability increases and hazardous materials become more accessible, these risks are moving beyond military environments and into civilian, industrial and operational settings.

The reality is simple:

Most teams encountering a potential CBRN threat will not be specialist CBRN units.

They are often the first responders or teams already operating on the ground.

Police.
Fire & Rescue.
Security teams.
NGOs.
Corporate security staff.
Media crews.
Military personnel.

That means awareness, planning and initial response knowledge are critical.

⸻

CBRN Awareness & Response Training

Delivered by Horizon Ltd

📍 Location: Glasgow
🌍 Remote international delivery available
⏱ Duration: 2 Days
💰 Cost: £395 per person

This course provides a practical introduction to recognising, mitigating and responding to chemical, biological and radiological hazards in operational environments.

⸻

Ideal for

• Police
• Fire & Rescue
• National Crime Agency (NCA) personnel
• Armed Forces
• Private security professionals
• Corporate security teams
• Oil & Gas / Mining security
• NGO & humanitarian responders
• Media teams deploying to hostile environments
• Government and resilience personnel

Learner Outcomes

Participants will gain practical awareness and operational understanding of:

✔ Understanding CBRN threats and how they present operationally
✔ Recognising most likely and most dangerous incident types
✔ CBRN tabletop planning exercises using ERG systems
✔ Hazardous materials decontamination techniques, including improvised methods
✔ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) concepts and considerations
✔ Detection and monitoring equipment for CBR substances
✔ Casualty management and evacuation considerations
✔ Evidence preservation in hazardous environments
✔ Integrating CBRN protection measures into small mobile teams

The aim is to provide professionals with the knowledge and planning framework to protect personnel, reduce risk and recover from incidents effectively.

⸻

📩 For enquiries or bookings

training@horizon.uk.com

12/03/2026

With the recent escalation in tensions involving Iran and the public threats against Western financial and economic interests in the region, banks and financial institutions across the UAE and wider GCC are increasing security and contingency planning for their regional operations.

Several international banks have already taken precautionary measures such as temporary office closures, remote working arrangements, and relocating staff as part of their risk mitigation strategies. Cyber threats to financial systems are also expected to increase as the situation evolves.

For any financial institutions operating in the Middle East that may require additional support, our team is currently positioned in Dubai and able to assist with:

• Staff relocation or evacuation to areas with clear airspace for onward travel home
• On-site medical cover including qualified paramedics and first aid teams
• Security support and contingency planning for offices and staff
• Assistance with business continuity or emergency response measures

If this could support your organisation or regional teams, please feel free to reach out or share our details with the relevant security, risk, or operations departments.

Stay safe everyone.

Paul

11/03/2026

Horizon Ltd leadership are in Dubai this week and available for meetings.

We’re speaking with organisations across the UAE and wider GCC that are reviewing personnel safety, travel risk, evacuation planning, and operational continuity.

Horizon supports companies operating internationally with security, medical, and risk management services that keep teams moving safely in complex environments.

Our support includes:

• Secure ground transport & journey management
• Evacuation and travel risk management
• Charter aviation coordination
• On-site medical and emergency response
• HEAT training
• Security services and training

Currently supporting organisations across:
Jordan | Syria | Lebanon | Qatar | UAE | Saudi Arabia | Iraq | Cyprus | Bahrain | Kuwait

If your organisation is in Dubai and looking to discuss support in the region, get in touch to arrange a meeting this week.

Paul Muir
paul.muir@horizon.uk.com

10/03/2026

Many organisations operating across the Middle East are currently reviewing contingency plans for their personnel, travel, and operational continuity.

Senior leadership from Horizon Ltd are travelling to the UAE and wider GCC, arriving tomorrow morning (Tuesday 10th), and will be meeting with organisations across the next few days who may require practical security, medical, and risk management services.

We are keen to speak with any organisations, partners, or contacts who may be looking for support across the region.

Horizon works with corporate groups, organisations and private clients operating internationally, supporting the safe movement of personnel and helping teams operate safely in complex or uncertain environments.

If your organisation is currently reviewing personnel safety, evacuation planning, or operational resilience, we would welcome the opportunity to meet while we are in the UAE this week.

Our support includes:

• Secure ground transportation & journey management
• Travel risk management and evacuation support
• Charter aviation coordination
• On-site medical personnel and emergency response capability
• HEAT (Hostile Environment Awareness Training)
• Medical services and trauma response training
• Security services and security training
• Driver services and driver training for personnel operating in higher-risk areas

We are currently supporting organisations across:

Jordan | Syria | Lebanon | Qatar | UAE | Saudi Arabia (KSA) | Iraq | Cyprus | Bahrain | Kuwait

If you would like to connect while we are in the region, feel free to message directly or get in touch to arrange a meeting.

Paul Muir
paul.muir@horizon.uk.com

Discretion assured.

08/03/2026

🌍 International Women’s Day 2026

Today we recognise and celebrate the contributions of women working across every sector and profession — including those operating in demanding and often challenging environments.

Within the security sector women continue to play an increasingly important role. From operational support and training to leadership and specialist roles in the field, their professionalism, resilience, and expertise make a significant contribution to the success of organisations and the safety of those they support. 🛡️

At Horizon, we are proud to work alongside and support women who bring valuable skills, experience, and perspective to the security industry. Their commitment and dedication continue to strengthen the teams and clients we serve.

On International Women’s Day, we take the opportunity to recognise those contributions and the continued progress being made across our industry. 👏

🌍🛡️

04/03/2026

Urgent- Security Professionals (Middle East only)

We are currently looking to expand our network of licensed security professionals already based in the Middle East for ad hoc deployments across the region.

These taskings will primarily involve evacuation support, Medical support and secure transportation operations.

Preferred locations include individuals currently situated in:

• KSA
• Jordan
• Syria
• Lebanon
• Qatar
• UAE
• Iraq
• Kurdistan

⚠️ Please do not reply if you are not currently located in one of the countries listed above.

Please send the following:

• CV
• Cover letter

📧 Email: ryan.mccready@horizon.uk.com

Subject line format:
Current Location – Full Name

Example:
Dubai – Joe Bloggs

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