Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
Generic

Dan Flexton

Essex

Summary

A skilled and experienced security and risk management consultant specialising in threat identification and mitigation measures. Developed and implemented comprehensive security plans that have effectively mitigated risks for high net worth and high-profile clients. Proven leadership in managing complex national and international security operations, demonstrating calm decision-making in high-pressure environments. Skilled in coordinating multiple teams or working individually committed to enhancing robust security and safety protocols and operational efficiency.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Security Operations Manager

UHNW Private Client
Global
2012.05 - Current
  • Coordinated global operational planning for large teams of up to 30 security staff to ensuring clients safety and security, team consisted of Close protection, residential security counter surveillance and TSCM teams
  • Conducted Risk & Threat Assessments.
  • Supported global security and intelligence operations by delivering security and risk management, security route planning and implementing risk mitigation measures for clients.
  • Assisted in residential security and close protection services, including driving and counter-surveillance activities.
  • Facilitated intelligence-led security planning for global travel.
  • Conducted assessments on threats and risks for secure journey management and operational planning.
  • Implemented various physical security and technical measures to enhance security.
  • Achieved promotions from residential security operative to close protection operative, and then to security operations manager due to strong performance.
  • Established new policies and standard operating procedures to enhance security in response to credible threat to life.
  • Secured evidence for court trials through effective surveillance and investigation deployments.

Close Protection and Surveillance Operative

Various
2006.01 - Current

Provided ad-hoc Security services responsible for the safety and security for UHNW individuals and family’s, Diplomats and members of Parliament.

  • Designed and implemented bespoke security protocols tailored to client specific risks
  • Close protection and Executive protection
  • Global surveillance and intelligence gathering operations
  • Risk & Threat Assessments
  • Planned secure travel and venue security for public meetings
  • Advised on personal security and venue security practices
  • Implement emergency and contingency plans
  • International travel security management

Security Consultant

3e International Ltd
2012.02 - 2012.05
  • Provided close protection and surveillance during UK and international travel.
  • Conducted global counter surveillance and covert operations
  • Supported safeguarding of critical assets, property data, and reputation for private and corporate clients.
  • Coordinated efforts with external agencies and internal teams for intelligence-led security operations based on threat assessments and vulnerabilities.
  • Planned and managed security for high profile principals travelling globally.
  • Secured evidence usable in court for personal injury insurance and matrimonial cases.
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures aligned with risk and threat assessments.
  • Introduced new operational procedures to enhance effectiveness of security team members.

Maritime Security Consultant

Veritas International
2011.01 - 2012.01

Provided armed security supporting maritime transits through high-risk areas around The Horn of Africa.

Special Forces Communicator

HM Armed Forces
2003.01 - 2006.01

As a Special Forces communicator, you are tasked at the highest level and can operate in difficult, confusing and often changing circumstances. Often working in the absence of guidance, left to work alone or as part of a team to support worldwide counter terrorism and Special Forces operations, which have significant operational and strategic importance.

Royal Marines Commando

HM Armed Forces
2000.01 - 2003.01

Highly trained Royal Marines Commando in amphibious warfare do be deployed at short notice to an operational theatre anywhere in the world, often deployed within a small team operating behind enemy lines working within hostile environment.
• Operational Combat Tours of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Education

First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) -

RQF Level 4

First Response Emergency Care (FREC3) -

RQF Level 3

Security Risk Management Consultancy -

City & Guilds Level 5

Mobile and Foot Surveillance - undefined

NVQ Level 3

Security Management - undefined

NVQ Level 3

Close Protection - undefined

City & Guilds Level 3

Advanced Surveillance - undefined

NVQ Level 3

Security Advanced Driving (RoSPA Silver Award) - undefined

NVQ Level 3

Behavioural Analysis of Events, Individuals and Crowds -

NVQ Level 2

Self Defence Instruction - undefined

BTEC Level 3

Physical Penetration Testing Operations (RQF) -

NVQ Level 4

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TCSM) -

NVQ Level 3

Skills

  • Risk Management
  • Threat Management Solutions
  • Project Management
  • Operational Planning
  • Professional
  • Problem Solving
  • Close Protection
  • Penetration Testing
  • Physical security countermeasures
  • Surveillance and Investigations
  • Technical Security Countermeasures
  • Situational awareness
  • Unarmed tactics

References

References on request

Timeline

Security Operations Manager

UHNW Private Client
2012.05 - Current

Security Consultant

3e International Ltd
2012.02 - 2012.05

Maritime Security Consultant

Veritas International
2011.01 - 2012.01

Close Protection and Surveillance Operative

Various
2006.01 - Current

Special Forces Communicator

HM Armed Forces
2003.01 - 2006.01

Royal Marines Commando

HM Armed Forces
2000.01 - 2003.01

Mobile and Foot Surveillance - undefined

NVQ Level 3

Security Management - undefined

NVQ Level 3

Close Protection - undefined

City & Guilds Level 3

Advanced Surveillance - undefined

NVQ Level 3

Security Advanced Driving (RoSPA Silver Award) - undefined

NVQ Level 3

Self Defence Instruction - undefined

BTEC Level 3

First Response Emergency Care (FREC 4) -

RQF Level 4

First Response Emergency Care (FREC3) -

RQF Level 3

Security Risk Management Consultancy -

City & Guilds Level 5

Behavioural Analysis of Events, Individuals and Crowds -

NVQ Level 2

Physical Penetration Testing Operations (RQF) -

NVQ Level 4

Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TCSM) -

NVQ Level 3
Dan Flexton