1. SIMON JOHN MATTIN
4 Longstone Way, Mansfield
Mob: +44 (0)7454 988952
Email: simon.mattin@gmail.com
Skype: simon.john.mattin
PROFILE
A highly driven and versatile Operations Manager/Security Manager, with in-depth experience and a
sustained record of success; managing and supervising teams and leading the organisation of efficient and
effective operations. A motivational leader, with a wealth of security sector related knowledge and the
ability to develop imaginative solutions to daily operational problems. Both an independent thinker and a
genuine team player, with excellent communication and organisational skills that have been demonstrated
in many areas. Reliable, extremely hard-working and fully used to working within highly pressurized
environments: Now seeking a challenging, management position where experience, expertise and
enthusiasm will bring immediate value.
KEY SKILLS AND EXPERTISE
● Management
● Excellent communication skills
● Security – policies/procedures/ops
● Crisis management
● Target driven
● Problem solving
● Broad ability with IT
● Strategic Planning
● Training/Mentoring
● Inter-personal
● Evacuation/Contingency Plans
● Organisation and prioritising
● Building and developing relationships
● Accuracy and performance
EXPERIENCE
Jun 2016 – Present Support Officer - Mitie
Dec 2011 – Apr 2016 Operations Manager – Security Manager
AEGIS Defence Services
Key Achievements:
● Pro-actively leading the strategic vision for multiple security operations, often in highly pressurised
environments, necessitating: Ideas development; forward planning; analysis and evaluation;
problem solving and resolution and the focussing of security operating procedures
● Having direct responsibility for the welfare and safety of numerous principles; achieving a 100%
safety record with zero accidents or principle injuries
● Managing specialist teams by ensuring clear communication is maintained at all levels, as well as
motivating, training and explicitly recognising individuals’ strengths and contributions
● Operating at all times in partnership with related staff and senior management; providing detailed
advice and instilling an open, `lessons learned` culture regarding all operations
● Managing/leading an armed security escort team (Personal Security Detail) in a hostile environment,
including; managing pre/post mission administration and control of local labour rotas
● Being responsible for delivering specialist training on multiple issues, including; weapons, first aid,
communications and immediate action drills
● Providing strong and certain leadership on a daily basis; making necessary `on the spot` decisions, in
regards to security – with decisions then subject to an After Action Review

2. ● Undertaking a range of administrative duties including; writing detailed Site and Route surveys;
writing Standard Operating Procedures (amending when necessary) and writing
Evacuation/Contingency Plans/Reports as required
● Consistently receiving positive feedback and appraisal from managers, with particular praise given
both for innovation, leadership and for role played in employee development
ADDITIONAL CAREER
June 2010 - Dec 2011: G4S - Operations Manager/Airside Security Manager
This role involved having operational control of a 400+ multinational Static Guard/Aviation Security
Operator/QRF workforce, including; Expat, African, Indian, Nepalese and Local National staff. Management
responsibilities included; administration, Health & Safety compliance, training, fleet management,
operations and budgetary control of salaries.
May 2008 May – June 2010: Sabre International - Security Ground Security Manager/Operations Manager/
Project Manager
This position included being Ground Security Manager for Najaf International Airport, with operational
control of Expatriate, Ugandan, Kenyan and Local National staff – employed also as Operations Manager and
provided cover for the Project Manager.
2008 – 2008: EODT Inc. - Security Mentor/Trainer
2006 – Dec 2008: EODT Inc. – Security Specialist/Site Security Manager
(Prior to this time, a number of related roles, moving in line with opportunity and promotion)
EDUCATION/TRAINING
● Operations Management
● Fleet Management
● Personnel Management
● First Person On Scene (Intermediate)
● Emergency Responder (Primary & Secondary Care – AED/CPR)
● Close Protection Qualified (and licensed through the Security Industry Act)
● Static Asset Security Management and Training
● Mobile Armed Security Training
O Level: English, Mathematics, Geography, German, Economics, Physics
A Level: Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Law
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interests: Keen scuba diver; Rescue Diver Certified and Enriched Air Certified, EFR Certified
References Available on Request