LUKE RUDD
Devon,United Kingdom
Summary
Highly skilled security professional with expertise in security risk management, close protection operations, and travel risk mitigation across domestic and international areas. Proficient in dynamic risk assessment, threat identification, and protective intelligence, including OSINT methodologies. Demonstrates exceptional capabilities in security risk management and reporting, travel risk management and majority of operations Globally, and stakeholder liaison with a strong emphasis on confidentiality and discretion. Adept at high pressure decision making, team leadership, mentoring, and incident reporting to ensure operational excellence. Experienced in firearm handling and committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism in all protective operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Close protection officer
Salus Risks
London, UK
2026.03 - Current
- Conducted patrols around premises to enhance security presence.
- Demonstrated excellent decision making skills under pressure minimising risks in critical situations.
- Prevented potential threats through vigilant monitoring of surroundings during public events.
- Delivered first aid treatment when required, contributing to client well being and health preservation.
- Provided advice on personal security measures, improving overall safety awareness among clients.
- Offered discreet surveillance, ensuring undisturbed privacy for clients.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies for improved security measures.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, respecting confidentiality agreements.
- Ensured client safety by conducting thorough risk and threat assessments.
- Liaised effectively with team members ensuring seamless communication flow for optimal security operation.
- Secured premises by implementing robust search plans.
- Conducted threat assessments based on intelligence to best protect clients.
Security Risk Management
Obsidian Contracts
Africa , EMEA
2025.01 - Current
- Provided security risk analysis and advisory services for clients operating in hostile regions.
- Produced professional standard intelligence and security reports, tailored to client operational requirements.
- Conducted stakeholder engagement meetings to identify client needs and deliver proportionate security solutions tailored to their budget restraints.
- Supported organizational development and expansion into hostile environment operations.
- Improved site safety by implementing comprehensive risk management protocols.
- Developed risk management procedures to mitigate potential supply chain disruptions.
- Established effective risk management techniques for reduced losses and liabilities.
- Instituted effective risk management protocols to safeguard company assets.
- Developed risk management strategies, safeguarded against potential threats.
Close Protection Operator
Peregrine RM
various, South west
2024.01 - 2026.05
- Delivered protective security for Members of Parliament, covering constituency surgeries, public engagements, and private events.
- Conducted venue reconnaissance and advance work, ensuring operational readiness and principal safety.
- Utilized OSINT and protective intelligence gathering to assess risks prior to deployments.
- Maintained constant liaison with operations management, providing updates on movements, risks, and operational considerations.
- Enabled principals to maintain maximum freedom of movement while ensuring effective protection.
- Demonstrated excellent decision-making skills under pressure minimising risks in critical situations.
- Provided advice on personal security measures, improving overall safety awareness among clients.
- Prevented potential threats through vigilant monitoring of surroundings during public events.
Team Lead
Control Risks
Basrah, Iraq
2025.09 - 2026.02
- Delivering protective security operations in hostile environments, enabling clients to conduct daily activities safely and without disruption.
- Acting as team lead, managing local national security personnel, building professional relationships and ensuring adherence to SOPs and operational standards.
- Planning and executing secure ground movements, including responsibility for bus and 4x4 convoys ranging from 8 - 33 personnel.
- Conducting dynamic risk assessments and adapting missions in real time based on intelligence, threat changes, and ground conditions.
- Providing daily client briefings, covering routes, intelligence updates, contingency plans, and incident procedures.
- Producing and relaying live intelligence reports to HQ to support wider operational awareness and risk mitigation
Close Protection Operator
Mamhead House (Private UHNW Client)
2025.03 - 2025.09
- Provided close protection and residential security for an UHNW principal and family, operating with discretion and professionalism at all times.
- Delivered tailored off-site movement protection, advance planning, and secure transportation using high-end luxury vehicles.
- Conducted perimeter patrols, internal lock-up routines, and access control, maintaining estate security integrity.
- Managed and monitored CCTV systems, maintaining situational awareness and identifying potential risks.
- Liaised closely with team members to communicate changes in threat levels and implement security policies and SOPs.
Close Protection Operator
Polaris
2024.07 - 2024.11
- Supported UHNW Clients within close protection teams across London and surrounding regions.
- Operated as a security driver, delivering secure transportation and convoy movements in urban environments.
- Provided flexible support across teams to maintain continuity during periods of reduced manpower.
- Maintained availability and readiness in line with demanding operational requirements.
Royal marines corporal
HM Armed Forces
United Kingdom, UK
2011.01 - 2024.08
- Former Royal Marine Commando with over 13 years of distinguished service across operational, logistics, engineering, and instructional roles within HM Forces.
- Extensive experience as an Armourer responsible for the maintenance, inspection, repair, and operational readiness of a wide range of weapon systems across global deployments.
- Proven ability to lead independently and within multidisciplinary teams in demanding and high pressure environments.
- Served across multiple units including 45 Commando, 42 Commando, Commando Logistics Regiment, and Commando Helicopter Force.
- Supporting operational effectiveness through technical expertise, military logistics, equipment management, and personnel training.
- Experienced in delivering weapons instruction and Arctic survival training to UK and allied military personnel, including US Marines and Royal Navy ranks.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, adaptability, problem solving, and communication skills, with a reputation for professionalism, discipline, and reliability in both operational and training environments.
Education
NVQ Level 5 - Security Risk Management
Frontier Risks
YorkNebosh H&S - Health and Safety
NEBOSH
NVQ Level 3 - Close Protection
SIA
Richmond, Richmond upon ThamesNVQ Level 3 - First Aid
FREC 3
UKNVQ Level 3 - Enginnering
Engineering
UKSkills
- Secuirty Risk Management
- Close Protection Operations (Domestic & International)
- Team Protection & Travel Risk Management
- Dynamic Risk Assessment & Threat Identification
- Protective Intelligence & OSINT
- Route Reconnaissance & Advance Work
- Secure Transport & Convoy Operations
- Stakeholder & Multi Agency Liaison
- Confidentiality & Discretion
- High Pressure Decision Making
- Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Incident Reporting & Operational Logging
- Firearm handling
Certification
- Security Risk Management Consultant – Level 5/Level 6
- QNUK Level 3 Close Protection Operative
- First Responders Emergency Care (FREC) Level 3
- NEBOSH in H&S
- First Aid at Work Level 3
LANGUAGES
English
Beginner
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Close protection officer
Salus Risks
2026.03 - Current
Team Lead
Control Risks
2025.09 - 2026.02
Close Protection Operator
Mamhead House (Private UHNW Client)
2025.03 - 2025.09
Security Risk Management
Obsidian Contracts
2025.01 - Current
Close Protection Operator
Polaris
2024.07 - 2024.11
Close Protection Operator
Peregrine RM
2024.01 - 2026.05
Royal marines corporal
HM Armed Forces
2011.01 - 2024.08
NVQ Level 5 - Security Risk Management
Frontier Risks
Nebosh H&S - Health and Safety
NEBOSH
NVQ Level 3 - Close Protection
SIA
NVQ Level 3 - First Aid
FREC 3
NVQ Level 3 - Enginnering
Engineering