ABOUT US

As a trusted professional membership association we are dedicated to bringing our members the best possible resources and tools to enhance their standing and credibility as close protection operators within the industry.

Professional Recognition

BBA membership signifies you are dedicated to your career and professional development. Add the BBA badge to your CV, business card and email signature and have the backing of the leading industry professional body behind your name to enhance your employability and credibility as a professional.

Career development with the BBA CPD Portfolio

Access to our 24/7 online career management tool. The BBA Continuous Professional Development (CPD) system helps you plan your development and record your development activities. Every CPD activity you undertake using BBA resources is automatically recorded. Your CPD record will also be vital when applying for jobs, as well as interviews and employment reviews/appraisals.

Exclusive live & online networking

Establish valuable business contacts by exclusive invite to BBA sponsored events held throughout the UK. The BBA Forum provides lively debate and the chance to share ideas and begin dialogues with industry experts. This perspective adds an extra dimension not just to your learning, but to your working life as a whole.

View vacancy & job board announcements

The BBA Jobs Board lists all the vacancies and openings from across the security industry as well providing BBA member-only positions. Whatever position you're looking for, we have it here.

Subscription to leading industry publications

Worth the membership fee alone – the top two publications in the security industry are delivered to your door and inbox. Through the Circuit Magazine and the BBA Journal we keep you up-to-date on the latest theory and practice in the industry.

Covered with Protect insurance

Through our partnership with Lockton, the largest privately owned insurance company in the world, we have created a competitive insurance solution tailored for the protection industry, which you can benefit from as a member.

Exclusive member discounts to BBA Training Academy courses

Be the first to get notice of upcoming training courses and gain exclusive early-bird access and discounts to any courses you enroll in with the BBA Training Academy.