This week, Sarah Atherton MP visited the new premises of ‘Vigilance’, a security firm that has recently opened a new base in Wrexham. Vigilance are an award-winning company providing a range of security services and support to businesses and individuals across the United Kingdom. Employees of the company are largely drawn from the veteran community, and particularly Gurkha veterans.
During her visit to the new Operations Control Room at the Technology Park in Wrexham, she met the team, including Seb Mackenzie-Wilson, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Vigilance Protects, George Waterfield, the Operations Director, and several members of the Wrexham-based staff. The company intends to employ up to 15 members of staff in the Wrexham office, all from the local area.
Alongside this, Vigilance, with the help of Sarah and the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, are also looking into the possibility of employing Afghan interpreters who have recently resettled in the United Kingdom.
As a veteran and member of the Armed Forces community here in Wrexham, Sarah's understands that the veteran experience with respect to post-service employment can be improved. This is why she is so pleased that Vigilance Protects have opened these new premises, providing valuable jobs for our local Armed Forces community. Significantly, this is also a vote of confidence in Wrexham as a place to do business, highlighting the strength of our local economy and all that our town has to offer.
Having met the team from Vigilance Protects last year in London, when they explained their aspiration of opening an office in North Wales, it is also great to see the plan come to fruition. Going forward, she is excited to continue working with the team from Vigilance Protects to help make sure their future plans – such as supporting Afghan interpreters that have now resettled in the UK – are a success.
