John Lambert to lead Carlisle's Northern security division

Carlisle Support Services appoints public and private security expert, John Lambert as Managing Director of Security and Events in the North. With a background that stems across 15 years within the public and private sectors, John is well-placed to advise, facilitate, and manage this division for all Carlisle contracts.

Responsible for the delivery of the Northern security and events division for the business, he will ensure that the division continues to deliver market-pioneering solutions to the existing contracts within multiple sectors including Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and Transport.

Perception of the security industry

John’s extensive background extends into several voluntary roles including Chair of the Liverpool City Security Council, Deputy Chair of the International Professional Security Association (IPSA), Director of the National Skills Academy for Security, member of the Security Skills Board, and Director of the National Association of Healthcare Security.

John holds member status of the Security Institute and the Emergency Planning Society

Alongside this, John holds member status of the Security Institute and the Emergency Planning Society. Within these voluntary roles, John campaigns for better working conditions for front-line team members and aims to improve public perception of the security industry.

Contract retention and organic growth

Chief Operating Officer at Carlisle Support Services, Adrian White said: “Our Northern Division is our largest revenue driver for security services and covers key strategic regions in Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham. The last twelve months have seen us implement a firm structure and develop clear operational regions for optimal cross-contract collaboration. We have seen good contract retention and organic growth. John's appointment will cement this position and provide us with a platform for growth. John understands this industry and has the mindset and attitude that we want to take Carlisle forward.”

On his appointment, John added: “Since joining Carlisle Support Services in February this year, I have been incredibly impressed at the culture of the business, the professionalism and capability of my colleagues, as well as the strong and often long-term relationships we have built with our customers. To be appointed into the Managing Director role within a business of this quality is an incredibly proud moment for me, and I'm excited for the months and years ahead.”