MEET THE TEAM
IAN
Director
Ian served as a police officer for 30 years with 20 years of that as a Special Branch Officer.
During that time he specialised in Close Protection Operations and training, which involved the protection of the Royal Family and politicians, including Prime Ministers and visiting international diplomats.
Ian was also a specialist in anti-terrorism and was commended 3 times for his work working alongside the British Security Services.
After founding Cobra in 2002, Ian has recruited some of the best instructors in the UK and has established an enviable reputation for excellence in the security industry. Ian has gained over 20 years training experience, including many years as a consultant for clients such as Embassies and Global Security Companies.
SARAH
Security Training Consultant
Sarah is a qualified Close Protection Officer with over 17 years’ experience within operations and training.
Sarah is a qualified Internal Quality Assurer and has extensive experience in managing Security training centres.
SCOTT
Senior Consultant, Close Protection
Scott is our senior consultant and brings to Cobra his wealth of experience in the Metropolitan Police, where he was a senior officer in the elite Royalty and Specialist Protection Department (RaSP).
Scott was the training lead and Course Director for the UK Police National Protection Officer Course and specialises in high profile protective security operations. He was the Personal Protection Officer for H.M. King Charles for the last five years of his police career and following retirement has used his considerable skills in the private sector, including a senior role in the security of the Commonwealth Games.
THERESA W
Office Manager, Instructor.
Theresa is a Cobra-trained Close Protection Operative. She is responsible for the overall management of Cobra UK Security and will be your invigilator for your exams.
She has over 15 years experience within the security industry. Theresa has worked as a security Operations Manager, Projects Manager as well as teaching SIA courses such as DS, CCTV, Top Ups and Physical Intervention. She also teaches First Aid as and when required
When she's not ensuring the administration is up to date and on point, she is working as the National Security Manager for a major logistics company, managing in excess of 350 officers on a daily basis with the support of her operations team.
STEVE
Development & Logistics
A business graduate and former police officer, Steve is in charge of our company development and logistics. He brings to Cobra a wealth of business and project management experience. He heads up our business management team and customer service department, ensuring that our customers receive the very highest standard of service and training.
Steve is tasked with moving the company forward both with training and operational work over the next 5 years.
JACK
Marketing / Tech
Jack is a qualified Close Protection Officer of 6 years' experience and has further specialised in Search, Surveillance and First Aid.
Jack now manages the tech and marketing arms of Cobra.
MITCHELL
Instructor
Mitch is a vastly experienced Close Protection Officer with extensive experience of Door Supervision work.
He has worked as a CPO with 'A' list celebrities including Taylor Swift, Robert De Niro, Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Conor McGregor.
He brings a wealth of experience to the Cobra Operational and Training team.
DANIELLE
Instructor
Danielle was trained in CP over 15 years ago by Cobra. Since then Danielle has worked many senior roles within the security industry including Close Protection, Door Supervision, drugs dog handler and a security dog handler.
Danielle is an experienced DS and FA instructor as well as qualified IQA (Internal Quality Assurer) of these subjects and brings a wealth of knowledge both practically and professionally.
NICK P
Instructor
Nick is a seasoned CPO and SIA instructor from Billericay, Essex.
He is a qualified Maritime Security Officer, and has worked aboard cruise ships around the world, most recently returning from Japan and South Korea.
He has extensive experience within the security industry both in the field and within management, most notably within NHS.
He is currently touring with a variety of famous comedians on their UK tours.
COBRA OPERATIVES
Cobra prides itself on quality.
Although we cannot guarantee employment after students complete their training, students with exceptional skill and mindset are added to Cobra's list of operatives, and may be offered operational work when it is available and suitable.
