At Shakespeare’s Globe, the iconic theatre based on Bankside, beside the south bank of the Thames in London, Cordant Security will supply 24/7 security 365-days-a-year.
Shakespeare’s Globe, run by a charitable trust, comprises the Globe Theatre, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, education faculty and exhibition and tour, attracting a million visitors a year. Cordant’s on-site security team will do search and screening, patrolling, overt and plain clothes security, and access control, including keyholding, deliveries and car park management; monitoring of CCTV and report and response to any incidents. They will also have specific customer service training to answer queries from visitors, often from abroad.
Sandra Lynes Timbrell, Director of Exhibition and Tour and Visitor Experience, said: “It is our objective to provide a first-class experience for our guests, many of whom come from right across the world, and we must ensure they remain safe at all times. Cordant Security has an outstanding reputation for providing a proficient and high-quality service to its clients. This gave us the confidence to sign this contract and we are pleased to embark on this important partnership.”
Brendan Musgrove, Managing Director at Cordant Security, said: “Shakespeare’s Globe is one of the city of London’s most famous landmarks and we are privileged to secure this contract. We possess the vital expertise and knowledge to deliver world-class security solutions to any significant building, including this iconic venue, and we fully understand that the safety of guests and employees is of paramount importance.”
