Pictured above: Sukhi Ghuman, CEO of Octavian Security

Industry-leading Nottingham based Octavian Security has further strengthened its credentials in the sports and leisure sector following its appointment to protect one of the leading training venues in Wales.

With its reputation for providing first-class manned provision, and its ability to offer strategic security advice, Octavian has been recruited to provide overnight manned guarding services at the Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff.

Octavian is also working closely with the management at the Institute to ensure that its requirements are being met and is advising on other potential opportunities to further improve security at the site.

The Welsh Institute of Sport is a high performance centre, providing state-of-the-art facilities for sportsmen and women at the top of their game. The Institute, owned and operated by the Sports Council for Wales, is the training base for a number of Olympians and Paralympians and it also works closely with a number of national governing bodies of sport - including the Federation of Disability Sport Wales.

Sukhi Ghuman, CEO of the award-winning Octavian Security, commented: "This is a prestigious contract for Octavian and we're delighted to be able to help the Institute continue to provide first-class facilities to both current and aspiring sportspeople.

"We have built our reputation on providing security for a number of high-profile venues, and are able to use our extensive experience in this sector to tailor our approach to specific sites and locations."

Octavian Security was recently named the 27th fastest-growing privately owned organisation in the UK by the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 League Table and is currently a finalist in the National Business Awards competition.

Octavian Security is a rapidly expanding, independent security firm, established by business professionals in the Midlands to provide bespoke security solutions to UK organisations.

The firm employs one of the industry's most comprehensive staff development programmes, with all employees receiving continuous training in a wide variety of disciplines, from explosive detection to meeting and greeting VIPs.

Working with some of the UK's leading organisations, the company's client base includes, Boots, Sainsbury's, The BBC, ITV Granada, Ascot, The Royal Opera House and Nottingham City Council - to name but a few.

Octavian's UK head office is based in Nottingham, with operations also running in Spain, Canada and South Africa. A US office is planned for a 2009 launch.