What Sets MATCHUP Apart

Trust us when we say the UK security industry is at a turning point.

With evolving risks, rising public expectations, and unprecedented technological change, finding the best people for the job has never been more critical - or more challenging. What’s needed now is a smarter, more forward-thinking approach. And we know that because we’ve lived and breathed this industry for years.

The industry is evolving - fast.

The UK security market is one that’s poised for massive growth. It’s set to evolve with smarter tech, tighter regulations and more public-private collaboration in the next few years. We can expect more focus on AI surveillance and rigorous staff vetting; training standards will rise, and security roles will demand a broader skillset. Without a doubt, security professionals will need to become more proactive – and to get the best talent into the most suited roles, recruitment needs a fresh approach.

We know security - because we’ve lived it.

At MATCHUP, we speak from experience. We’re former security professionals who understand the industry from the inside out. And, as a female-founded business in a traditionally male-dominated field, we’re not afraid to challenge the status quo and push for smarter, more inclusive ways to approach security staffing.

Outdated approaches can’t keep up.

The fact is that the stereotypical, traditional security industry - characterised by reliance on manned guarding, minimal investment in technology, and outdated operational models - isn’t equipped to survive the demands that are facing the sector in 2025.

Rising crime rates, a shrinking talent pool, and high staff turnover are exposing the limitations of old approaches and making it difficult for traditional recruitment firms to adapt.  On top of that, the industry now needs to contend with rapidly integrating AI, automation and advanced surveillance, at the same time that stricter regulatory demands are coming into play. It’s a big ask for a sector that is already stretched.

It’s time to re-write the rules.

For the security industry to adapt, and rise, to these changes, firms like ours need to take the lead in not just filling positions, but in re-writing the rules of security recruitment. It’s no longer just about burly men in badly fitting suits – there’s a real talent in finding the most skilled, suitable and vetted professional for each particular role, and we’re proud to say that’s something we excel in.

The security market is at a turning point right now and at MATCHUP we know we can contribute to that. The traditional approach of seeing security jobs as stop gaps, with recruitment driven by urgency, isn’t actually serving anyone particularly well. We’re on a mission to do things better.

What the industry needs is recruitment that focuses on upskilling, career progression and matching individuals to roles where they can grow and contribute meaningfully rather than just plugging gaps. Building teams that are innovative and adaptable to evolving risks, makes far more sense moving forward.

And we need to stop compromising compliance and competence as well. Every candidate we place meets SIA licencing requirements, has had full background checks and is contract ready. Compliance isn’t an ‘extra’ at MATCHUP, it’s our baseline, and we believe that that needs to be true for the market as a whole.

The future of security depends on smarter recruitment.

We’re not afraid to be a disruptive force in the industry. We offer a more modern way to staff security - focused on making security smarter, sharper and built on genuine relationships. We believe security recruitment is fundamentally about people and that’s why we make sure we’re matching the right individuals with the right opportunities.

A future-focused recruitment approach is key for an industry that’s evolving. We need one that prioritises retention, meticulous administration and the placement of exceptional talent. And that’s where MATCHUP comes in, as the ideal partner to make it happen. We want to re-write the rules of security recruitment. Together.

👉 Want to be part of the shift? Get in touch to start the conversation with MATCHUP.