Emily Macaulay
Shared Services Director
Emily’s extensive expertise in the field spans over 10 years, and positions her as a thought leader and pioneer for our sector. She discusses key security advice, crucial steps for securing the future, and how our industry is evolving at a breakneck pace.
Featured Blogs
See a selection of our in-depth content, what our industry is talking about, and how we’re seeking to shape perceptions of professional security.
A Guide To Site Security For Principal Contractors
Key information on what principal contractors need to be aware of when it comes to securing your site, including legal...
How Many Waking Watch Officers Does My Building Need?
Waking Watch services are a crucial part of responding to your Fire Risk Assessment. Our guide explores how many...
What Is Event Security?
As the UK’s leader in bespoke event security solutions, we’re on hand to offer a comprehensive event security...
What Does Event Security Do? Key Types Explained
Join ProFM as we explain the key types of event security, why it shouldn't be a last-minute consideration, and why you...
Essential Festival Security Tips For A Safe Event
We fully understands the rigours of providing robust and professional security for a festival, and how pivotal an...
The Mental Health Charter: Why Is Mental Health So Important?
The Mental Health Charter is an initiative that provides mental health guidance, training and support. Find out why the...
What Is A Fire Risk Assessment, And Why Is It Important?
We’ll be examining exactly what a fire risk assessment looks for, what that means for both property owners and...
A Guide To Waking Watch Funding (And How To Apply)
Navigate Waking Watch funding with our 2026 guide. Learn how to apply for the new Interim Measures Alarm Fund (IMAF)...
Women In Business: ProFM’s Emily Macaulay
Emily Macaulay, Shared Services Director at ProFM Group, along with other aspirational female leaders in the area, was...
How To Keep Your Warehouse Secure: Expert Advice
Often large and remote buildings, warehouses can be open up to 24 hours a day and often have workers coming and going....
How Much Do The Public Trust Security Personnel?
In this guide ProFM seeks to answer how much the public trust security personnel. We explore the facts and how security...
What Is The “Ask For Angela” Scheme?
We’ve seen across the news in recent days, compliance with that initiative is still to be fully understood, and...
In-House vs. Outsourced Security
We’re looking at the differences between outsourcing your security and keeping it in-house, as well as how to come to...
What Are The 5 Key CQC Standards?
We're looking at key measures and ensures a spotless shine every time, and we’ll be using our insights to provide the...
The Comprehensive Guide To Construction Site Security
Construction sites are often busy places. The come-and-go of tradespeople, vehicles and mobile equipment means that...
Shutting Down Over Christmas: An Expert Security Guide
Learn expert tips to secure your business or vacant property over Christmas, discover why year-end shutdowns pose...
What Is Mobile Patrol Security? Roles, Benefits, & How To Choose
We’re looking at the intricacies of mobile security officers, what they can do for your site, and why they’ve...
A Complete Guide To Waking Watch Services
Our comprehensive report today seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of what Waking Watch is, what changed in...
How To Secure Your Empty Property – 10 Expert Tips
The likelihood is that, at some point, we’ll all leave our property vacant for an extended period of time. That could...
How To Conduct a Corporate Security Assessment
ProFM Group’s step-by-step guide to completing a comprehensive corporate security assessment. Learn how to conduct a...
Bonfire Night Safety Tips
Our latest guide provides expert advice on staying safe on Bonfire Night, as well as the best ways to protect yourself,...
What Is Night Security?
With a trusted and reliable provider like ProFM, you can rest assured that you’re received the best possible quality...
What Is Manned Security Guarding?
Securing your business or property can be a daunting prospect, especially if you’re relatively new to the field or...
ProFM Apprenticeship: From School to Corporate Success
We place so much emphasis on our people, through our stringent and grounded recruitment processes, and that’s allowed...
What Is Facilities Management? Defined By The Experts
Facilities Management (FM) ensures the built environment supports business goals, but what is FM, what services does it...
Home Security When On Holiday – 10 Tips To Protect Your Property
As one of the UK’s leading security companies, we’re committed to offering guidance, support and advice for all...
7 Filthy Facts On Office Hygiene
Office hygiene is dependent on the cleanliness of the office, as well as each person. Maintaining and monitoring the...
Why Keeping Your Pub Clean Is Essential
With our newest foray into the nuances of cleaning in hospitality, ProFM are offering a one-stop-shop guide to keeping...
Hospital Hygiene Standards, As Defined By The NHS
From colour-coded equipment and cleaning schedules to risk assessments and rigorous auditing, we’ll discuss the vital...
Budget-Friendly Cleaning Tips For The Education Sector
We’re discussing some cost-effective ways to bring a level of enhanced hygiene to your school premises, and explore...
How To Maintain Hygiene In Washrooms
We're exploring how best to maintain hygiene in office and public washrooms. Seeing how often you should clean your...
9 Ways To Use Baking Soda For Cleaning
We're examining the benefits and drawbacks when it comes to using baking soda as a cleaning product, and exploring...
9 Ways To Clean With Apple Cider Vinegar
We’re discussing why apple cider vinegar should be a staple of your cleaning cupboard. Examining the pros and cons of...
Top 10 Cleaning Mistakes That Businesses Make
We're discussing the common cleaning mistakes that businesses make, outline why these mistakes result in a worse...
The Ultimate Spring Clean Checklist
We’re presenting a comprehensive guide of all the areas that need your attention during a spring clean, and provide...
The Complete List Of Household Cleaning Hacks
We've put together a comprehensive guide on the best hacks and tips that you can implement in your very own home.
Why Factory Cleaning Is So Important
We're discussing why factory cleaning is so important, and what measures can be put in place to improve your cleaning...
How To Prevent Illness Spreading In The Workplace
We're examining how exactly the transmission of illness can be prevented in the workplace. Discussing how transmission...
Reducing Hay Fever With Cleaning In Education Centres
We're discussing how hay fever impacts learning and how professional cleaning can reduce this detrimental effect on our...
How Does Steam Cleaning Work?
There is little more frustrating than a tough stain on your carpet or couch that simply won’t come out. You can take...
How To Prevent Mould In Offices & Homes
We’re exploring what causes mould to form, how it can be tackled to help prevent outbreaks, and how ProFM can keep...
Behind The Fresh Sheets: Decoding The Hygiene Standards Of Hotel Rooms
We're discussing how hotel rooms are typically cleaned, the potential areas of improvement that could prevent you from...
Top 10 Hacks To Keep Your Office Desk Clean
We’re taking a look at some easy hacks that you can use to keep your office desk clean, from reducing the amount of...
Beyond Scrubs: Elevating Patient Care With Impeccable Facility Hygiene
We’re exploring what good patient care consists of, and why it’s so important, before demonstrating how impeccable...
Choosing The Right Cleaning Company For You
Outlining why professional cleaning is so important, and what you should look for when choosing the right cleaning...
How To Safely Store And Dispose Of Cleaning Products
We're exploring the different categories of cleaning products and explain what risks are involved, using COSHH and CLP...
The Importance Of A Clean Workspace For Employee Productivity
We are outlining the key benefits of a clean workspace, and how we can help create a healthier, happier, and more...
Commercial Cleaning Checklist For A Pristine Office Workplace
Keeping a clean workspace is crucial to the success of any business, from maintaining reputational standards to...
Why Your Businesses Needs Professional Cleaning
We're looking at the key reasons why a professional cleaning company is the ideal next step for your business, and how...
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John Melling
Group Chief Executive Officer
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A Guide To Site Security For Principal Contractors
Key information on what principal contractors need to be aware of when it comes to securing your site, including legal...
How Many Waking Watch Officers Does My Building Need?
Waking Watch services are a crucial part of responding to your Fire Risk Assessment. Our guide explores how many...
What Is Event Security?
As the UK’s leader in bespoke event security solutions, we’re on hand to offer a comprehensive event security...
What Does Event Security Do? Key Types Explained
Join ProFM as we explain the key types of event security, why it shouldn't be a last-minute consideration, and why you...
Essential Festival Security Tips For A Safe Event
We fully understands the rigours of providing robust and professional security for a festival, and how pivotal an...
The Mental Health Charter: Why Is Mental Health So Important?
The Mental Health Charter is an initiative that provides mental health guidance, training and support. Find out why the...